Outlander (2014)

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Season 2
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 9, 2014
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 111
  3. Negative: 13 out of 111
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  1. jakefabo
    May 23, 2016
    3
    A little surprised by how many good reviews there are. I enjoyed most of the first season until the full episode rape scene, but this season just seemed to fall off a cliff in terms of quality. It just seemed too predictable, the acting was ok but the dialog again was predictable and not compelling at all. So bored after the first 2 episodes that there is no incentive to force myself toA little surprised by how many good reviews there are. I enjoyed most of the first season until the full episode rape scene, but this season just seemed to fall off a cliff in terms of quality. It just seemed too predictable, the acting was ok but the dialog again was predictable and not compelling at all. So bored after the first 2 episodes that there is no incentive to force myself to watch this. Perhaps it would be better if I had read the books.… Expand
  2. maridanilidou
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Amazing in every sense of the word. I loved season 1 but season 2 is a fast improvement in every way. The acting is amazing, the costumes, story. One of the best shows on TV.
  3. Hello12
    May 2, 2016
    9
    I found this TV series online and i was a fan of Sci-Fi, the time travel narrative made me what to watch it. I have to say this show is excellent. People who like history will like this show. People like romance, they should like it? Even fans of horror should? ( the sadistic British soldier will have to you thinking thank god i am not Jamie right now.

    The cast of characters is perfect.    I found this TV series online and i was a fan of Sci-Fi, the time travel narrative made me what to watch it. I have to say this show is excellent. People who like history will like this show. People like romance, they should like it? Even fans of horror should? ( the sadistic British soldier will have to you thinking thank god i am not Jamie right now.

    The cast of characters is perfect. Just started watching Season 2 and its been as just as good as the first season. I hope we will have a season 3?    … Expand
  4. kimberly68
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    A beautiful love story that keeps you on the edge of your seat . There is magic and drama and plenty of action . So happy the second season is finally out . This is one show you won't want to miss
  5. Titivilus
    Apr 9, 2016
    9
    Once you accept the premise, the series looks to me quite good. I do not know much about Scotland in the XVIII century, but enough as to think the history, clothing, and general ambience may be OK. And the tale is great and the acting quite good. I like this series very much.
  6. AnnB
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    Yes, I agree. It deserves a 10. This is the best show on T.V. What makes it such an obsession?....Superb acting by all, fantastic directing, wonderful storytelling of Gabaldon's addictive series, awesome scenery. I simply cannot get enough of this show. Love it, love it, love it! I can't wait until next Saturday!
  7. TheApplegnome
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    'Outlander' continues its unique perspective on love -- a bloodier and more eventful endurance of history.

    Season 2 shines with a more developed story, its focus lies often on the real evil, and dreadfulness of war. Deception, distrust, lies and other similar human sides are a big part of it, and it's a fight against history, literally. Characters of this season come to a close, and it    'Outlander' continues its unique perspective on love -- a bloodier and more eventful endurance of history.

    Season 2 shines with a more developed story, its focus lies often on the real evil, and dreadfulness of war. Deception, distrust, lies and other similar human sides are a big part of it, and it's a fight against history, literally. Characters of this season come to a close, and it can feel like a season finale of two seasons -- because it's a continuation with a lot more eventful events than S01. Romance, adventure, drama -- even science fiction is a part of this realistic show. We see not only the past Scotland; but also England & France as well -- just the royalty and different perspectives to these "well known" individuals is a wow! Season 2 of 'Outlander' shines with less talk and more plot -- and still manages to bring new perceptions to our main characters. History, twists, natural chemistry, family lines & love is the biggest plus -- meanwhile some fragments of predictability, meh plot & slow moments is a minus.

    Average personal episode score: 76,2/100 (+3,4 since S01).

    Personal rating: 80/100 (+7,0 since S01)
    Critical rating: 94/100 (+ 4,0 since S01)    … Expand
  8. arviman
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    This is a very addicting show. I love the plotline, the acting, the costumes and ambiance. Season 1 was probably a bit faster paced in the beginning compared to S2, the parts in France involve little more drama than action, but the plot-lines are interesting and the characters along with their intrigue pull you in. The chemistry between Claire and Jamie doesn't get old and even a guy likeThis is a very addicting show. I love the plotline, the acting, the costumes and ambiance. Season 1 was probably a bit faster paced in the beginning compared to S2, the parts in France involve little more drama than action, but the plot-lines are interesting and the characters along with their intrigue pull you in. The chemistry between Claire and Jamie doesn't get old and even a guy like me who likes blood and gore more than lovey-dovey scenes was very entertained. This isn't a show for the squeamish, with incredibly close up shots of medical procedures and violence. Then again, you're grown-ups, not wee bairns are you?… Expand
  9. frodoantonov
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Outlander along with the Leftovers, Game of Thrones, Outlander along with Leftovers, Penny Dreadful, Fargo and House of Cards is one of the best shows on TV. Everything about it shows the amount of effort behind it. Brilliant television for those with a brain.
  10. Gio86
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    If anything the critics are being too stingy. This show is almost a perfect 10, in the day and Golden age of TV this show still manages to stand out as something fundamentally different and brilliant ! Appointment TV.
  11. shag00
    Jul 18, 2016
    3
    I loved season 1 and really anticipated season 2 however, I have to say I'm quite disappointed. Season 2 is memorable mainly for Claire's **** moments, a never ending string of tears, irrational outbursts and odd behaviour from a WW2 battle hardened veteran in the run up to the war scenes. It's very soap operaish and quite a turn off. The screen time all this crap takes really inhibitsI loved season 1 and really anticipated season 2 however, I have to say I'm quite disappointed. Season 2 is memorable mainly for Claire's **** moments, a never ending string of tears, irrational outbursts and odd behaviour from a WW2 battle hardened veteran in the run up to the war scenes. It's very soap operaish and quite a turn off. The screen time all this crap takes really inhibits growth of the story.

    The birth/dead baby scenes are a case in point, woefully done. First off, why is there so much blood? I've only been present at 4 births and I have never seen a doctor, or anyone else, covered in blood up to their elbows. There was no que that the birth was problematic but she appears to have had the baby and then fallen into some sort of coma and awakens into another hysterical scene. We are talking about a nurse who has served in WW2, the death of the baby, though lamentable, is something that trained nurses of the period would not be unfamiliar with.

    Far to much melodramatic BS to make this the story it should be, it was hard to sit through many of the episodes.    … Expand
  12. mudslynger
    Jul 4, 2016
    4
    I have talked of my dislike of Sam for 'Jamie and how it ruins this beautifully constructed show. The Sets, costumes, cinematography and editing are all well done and do these lengthy tomes a great service.I assumed, that I would be in a majority as regards my dislike of our 'miscast Jamie' but as I looked around at comments regarding this, found that I was but a small minority. With allI have talked of my dislike of Sam for 'Jamie and how it ruins this beautifully constructed show. The Sets, costumes, cinematography and editing are all well done and do these lengthy tomes a great service.I assumed, that I would be in a majority as regards my dislike of our 'miscast Jamie' but as I looked around at comments regarding this, found that I was but a small minority. With all the descriptions of Jamie in the book, how you one buy Sam as 'Jamie'? He doesn't have the build as he is nowhere near what one would call a tall man."Taller than most people, with red hair and blue slanted cat eyes " The beauty Deptartment. did not, yet could have easily have, given him "all the colours of red and gold mixed together in tones of copper, cinnamon, auburn, amber, red, roan & rufous" Does Sam Heugan really seem mature beyond his years to you? His accent, if right, would be more like Kevin McKidd's (the Scottish Highlander who plays Owen on Grey's Anatomy) The saddest for me is that Sam does not command the natural authority as 'Jamie' is described. In a room of people, he is but another man. The books describe him as one of those enigmatic people to whom others are drawn and naturally deffer to as a leader. We have all known people like his in our lives; people who don't intentionally but naturally command notice and authority to whom everyone turns to for decision making..to lead!. Also, some people can be unfathomably gentle and kind hearted and yet also posses a stature of steely coldness. Sam is the baby brother to these traits for me. believe me, I do not wish to be mean hearted about my convictions, I just cannot fathom why people, such as Diana Gabaldon who wrote the character!, such as the entire crew who cast Sam Heugan, actually believe he possess these traits or can, at least, act them out because he does not. Perhaps once you have known people in real life who are as 'Jamie' is described, in character, you cannot settle for less. What I said earlier, resonates with me: BABY BROTHER. Kevin McKidd who IS a Scottish Highlander and has the right accent but more importantly has the right intensity, authority and gravitational pull although I do think he would have been a bit old..I just cannot watch the show because of the miscasting of "Jamie'. I like Claire but I don't love Claire, our almost as important character. I find her too old. I am truly surprised, NOT that they found casting so difficult but for what they settled for. Brainna looks nothing like her father, is nothing as she is described by Gabaldon and has no redeeming qualities that I can see. The actor who plays Jamie Fraser's sister, the supposedly formidable Jenny Fraser is simply a bad actress. I'll say no more on her. I see shows like "Greys Anatomy' and 'Game of Thrones" and I am wholly confident about the range of skills out there to choose from. Why could they have gotten it SO wrong? HOW could they have cast such an unattractive actor to play the character of John Grey? That was my first impression and it doesn't get any better when discussing his acting. Dougal macKenzie is a good actor but he is NOT "Dougal". This bald, aged man would have been left behind to tend the animals and look after the women folk rather than lead as a war chieftain because in the mid-1700's, you were likely to be physically worn out. Where is our handsome counter to Callum? The tall, curly locked, dark haired brooding, menacing combatant uncle of Jamie's? The Producers had rich descriptions of the primary characteristics of these people. Diana Gabaldon is not shy about hitting us over the head with her vision of each character's defining qualities, their spirit, style, appearance, attributes. It is all written and we've all read it so to see these actors show up on screen is baffling.… Expand
  13. investit
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    Well written with superb actors that were made for these roles.
    Chemistry between the actors is palpable.
    The show is graphic, strong, intense.....
    This show deserves TEN's all around
  14. MrsY
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    I read quite a few negative comments which I don't get at all. I never expected the series to be rainbow and sunshine 24/7. Thr political aspect in season 2 really intrigued me and it didn't disappoint at all. The cast, the acting, the plot... everything perfect as always. Especially "Faith" was probably the best scene I ever saw on any tv show. Caitriona Balfe deserves that Golden Globe!
  15. JayJoy
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    I must say that season 2 was "slower" than season one but it was expected. And I don't mean this in a bad way. It was really different than season one but still I enjoyed it very much!
  16. SabbathMaiden
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Amazing acting from the two leads. Their chemistry and romance is the best ever seen on TV in my opinion. The season finale broke me.
  17. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    A beautiful love story that keeps you on the edge of your seat . There is magic and drama and plenty of action. I love the plotline, the acting, the costumes and ambiance. Season 1 was probably a bit faster paced in the beginning compared to S2, the parts in France involve little more drama than action, but the plot-lines are interesting and the characters along with their intrigue pullA beautiful love story that keeps you on the edge of your seat . There is magic and drama and plenty of action. I love the plotline, the acting, the costumes and ambiance. Season 1 was probably a bit faster paced in the beginning compared to S2, the parts in France involve little more drama than action, but the plot-lines are interesting and the characters along with their intrigue pull you in. The chemistry between Claire and Jamie doesn't get old and even a guy like me who likes blood and gore more than lovey-dovey scenes was very entertained. This isn't a show for the squeamish, with incredibly close up shots of medical procedures and violence.… Expand
  18. glomman
    Dec 5, 2020
    5
    I like how they made less episodes for the second season, still the first half of it feels spectacular, yet utterly pointless. It gets better in the end though and as far as I can tell, only better in the next season.
    Cliché, agonizing, but also intriguing and adventurous, that's Outlander for me.
    I wouldn't watch this season again, though, please shoot me.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best TV Season of 2016
72
#72 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 11, 2016
    80
    Outlander’s appeal remains focused on the interplay between Claire and Jamie, a union of two very different people joined in mutual attraction, lust, and a meeting of the minds. No matter what country they’re in, they’re the duo that’s the twosome with the mostest.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    here are odd time jumps and plot movements here and there that really prove how much that voiceover narration from Claire is really needed. Not all of these are good things. ... They are not deal-breakers, exactly, but it will be interesting to see if season two can match (or exceed) the lofty achievements of season one. Perhaps the important thing to know is, despite these shifts, Outlander remains as sweeping and addictive as ever, which goes a long way.
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  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    It is Balfe, who also received a Globe nomination, whom the series rests on, and she remains a captivating Claire. The actress brings a playfulness and an ethereal presence to the role, which are attributes essential for someone caught between two worlds.compelling drama
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