Outlander (2014) - Season 05 [DVD]

I love this programme but haven't watched it yet.

Great series can’t wait for new series

The consistent quality and rich aesthetic content of this whole series is truly a magnificent achievement, but the reason I am writing this review is because I find the reviews that describe the beautifully choreographed scenes of love making as merely 'sex scenes' and 'boring' quite despicable. These reviews have of course been written by men who seem quite happy to promote non-stop violence and never tire of that, a fact that probably illuminates more about their own capacities in many regards. The producers and directors of Outlander are incredibly courageous in the scenes they have created, which without exception, intelligently challenge and portray the poignancy and intimacy of love making, both in the plain honesty to explore what is normally shied away from, and by simply allowing these inspiring scenes to be long enough in duration to share and enhance the deepening of human understanding, and in doing so, truly connect with their audience, this is one of the reasons this series stands apart from any other I have ever watched.

The series continues to evolve, storylines concentrating on the Scottish settlers, headed by Jamie, becoming increasingly established. They are a community as they build and they farm, ever more part of the new America - resentful of being exploited by decrees from England.Of course, main point of interest remains the marriage unlike any other - centuries separating the births of Jamie and his wife Claire. They are now joined from the future by her daughter Brianna and fiance Roger. All must be careful not to interfere with timelines, alter what is to be. But what if they know forthcoming squirmishes and battles will destroy fellow clansmen? What if Claire can tend so many injuries and illnesses using Twentieth Century practices? All too easily she could be declared a witch.Still on offer? Great scripts. An excellent cast creating so many characters to care for. Viewers able to share celebrations that so uplift, sadness when loved ones die, horror of certain climatic sequences. The villains portrayed are villains indeed, their threat palpable. Disaster also lurks in the natural world (snake bites and plagues of locusts included). Then of course there remains the mystical element. Will those standing stones continue to influence events...?12 episodes of around an hour, all with commentaries. Bonuses include four scenes especially created for the box set.Overall reaction? Some have expressed doubts. For most the series remains powerful and involving, Season Six eagerly awaited.

It’s different in parts from the book, however still a very entertaining and well put together series, but for me it didn’t hit the highs of the first two series, they were definitely 5 out of 5!

Great price for a new DVD with quick delivery. What more can you ask fore.

All episode plus extras

Excellent TV series.