"There are Zombies in Outlander?!" ..haha, there are actually 'Zombies' in Outlander (or Outlander adjacent 😉, in the Lord John series). In Jamaica, people that were given a substance that makes them seem dead for a couple of days, so that when they come-to even that person themselves thinks that they have been dead. They are severely brain damaged and are willing to obey pretty much any suggestion put to them by their 'master'. No brain-eating involved, but still pretty scary. Geillis was involved (big surprise!). I think this episode's storyline might be even more creepy though!
This episode is indeed the The One With The Horror Vibes. This was in the books - though I'm not sure it was worth spending a whole episode on, adaptation wise. Especially considering the many plot lines they left out. But it does lead to 2 of the funniest lines of season 5 next episode, imo. Historical bit - the massive flock of birds at the end is a nod to the extinct Passenger Pigeon. There's a bit in the book that mentions them, and they're briefly referred to here, which got me interested. Apparently they'd have gigantic, cloud-sized flocks, that were enough to "darken the sun" as they passed - and the white man hunted them to extinction within a couple of centuries.
Yeah, of all the seasons, this is the one I don't even know where to start with my "in the book" comments because it deviates from the book far more than any of the others, even seasons six and seven (and those had COVID issues). If I had to pick, though, I'd say the moment from the book I miss the most is when Jamie is making loud false confessions to a priest at the Gathering in order to provide distraction while Bree and Marsali sneak in Jemmy and Joan to be baptized because Catholicism is illegal in North Carolina at the time.
This episode is based on a portion of Book 5 (The Fiery Cross). Even though, it was in the book, it was spookier seeing it on screen. I got Steven King vibes. I am not a fan of horror movies or shows.
This one def had walking dead vibes! It’s sort of a one off in terms of style. It came out while walking dead was on air, but after walking dead had hit its peak. Outlander season 5 came out in Feb 2020, it kept me going during the first few months of lockdowns, to escape to a different time and place.
Paper is very expensive in this time, so it's totally normal for Fergus to use what appeared to be scratch paper and just turn it over to write down Jamie's notice. As far as I know, only some villages in Africa had dark superstitions about twins. In those rural places, newborn twins would be left to die in the wild because they must be demons or something. Since, genetically, African-descended people are more likely to produce twins than any other race, this means that yes, a lot of twin babies were killed over the ages. I hate horror, so if there were more episodes like this one, I definitely would not be an Outlander fan.
@@ImonSnow Being as huge a continent as it is, folklore among people groups and tribes in Africa is absolutely replete. One of the woes facing the many nations in Africa as I see it, (as a student in political science and history) is the modern prevalence of old beliefs and how tribalistic superstitions still play a role even inside civilisations (as in the urban communities). Albino children can still be hunted for magical properties, children with defects still abandoned for fear of curses. They even have many superstitious notions about white people, like magic not working on us or, that every white person is rich beyond belief or, (and this one's funny) that we all wear such long pants because our legs go all the way up to our waists.
I liked reading the book better than this episode. I think the books explained everything that was happening a lot better & was more interesting. They left out so much that J & C had to do while they were at the cabin & leaving. In the book, they didn't sleep in the cabin cause it smelled so bad. Hope you don't consider this a spoiler. Lol
The reason Fegus reused the paper was because paper was expensive back in the day. ❤
Yes, lol, when Brianna tells Ian that paper is so cheap and common that it's used to wipe your bum he doesn't believe her, the idea is so amazing.
@@Blue-rl5dp I laughed so hard at that bit!
@@Blue-rl5dpthat makes sense! 😮
@ImonSnow : The pink mold is not mold at all, but rather is an overgrowth of a common bacteria, called : Serratia Marcescens :) .
Oh wow thank you for answering me! I’ll have to look this up. I wonder if it’s dangerous at all
"There are Zombies in Outlander?!" ..haha, there are actually 'Zombies' in Outlander (or Outlander adjacent 😉, in the Lord John series). In Jamaica, people that were given a substance that makes them seem dead for a couple of days, so that when they come-to even that person themselves thinks that they have been dead. They are severely brain damaged and are willing to obey pretty much any suggestion put to them by their 'master'. No brain-eating involved, but still pretty scary. Geillis was involved (big surprise!).
I think this episode's storyline might be even more creepy though!
This episode is indeed the The One With The Horror Vibes. This was in the books - though I'm not sure it was worth spending a whole episode on, adaptation wise. Especially considering the many plot lines they left out.
But it does lead to 2 of the funniest lines of season 5 next episode, imo.
Historical bit - the massive flock of birds at the end is a nod to the extinct Passenger Pigeon. There's a bit in the book that mentions them, and they're briefly referred to here, which got me interested. Apparently they'd have gigantic, cloud-sized flocks, that were enough to "darken the sun" as they passed - and the white man hunted them to extinction within a couple of centuries.
Yeah, of all the seasons, this is the one I don't even know where to start with my "in the book" comments because it deviates from the book far more than any of the others, even seasons six and seven (and those had COVID issues). If I had to pick, though, I'd say the moment from the book I miss the most is when Jamie is making loud false confessions to a priest at the Gathering in order to provide distraction while Bree and Marsali sneak in Jemmy and Joan to be baptized because Catholicism is illegal in North Carolina at the time.
Wow that’s so sad about the passenger pigeon. So many animals have gone extinct due to greed.
@@ImonSnowAnd it wasn't even for their meat. It was because they had beautiful feathers that rich ladies liked to adorn their hats with.
@almag4571 I'm trying to figure out which 2 lines you're talking about. Please share when the next episode is posted 😉
@@Adrienne1eh one is said by Fergus, the second one about him, and both have to do with baby making :D
This episode was designed to be shown on, or near, Halloween. That's why they did it with the spooky vibes.
This episode is based on a portion of Book 5 (The Fiery Cross). Even though, it was in the book, it was spookier seeing it on screen. I got Steven King vibes. I am not a fan of horror movies or shows.
This one def had walking dead vibes! It’s sort of a one off in terms of style.
It came out while walking dead was on air, but after walking dead had hit its peak. Outlander season 5 came out in Feb 2020, it kept me going during the first few months of lockdowns, to escape to a different time and place.
It could be blurring bc it’s trying to focus on the faces on your wall. Possibly?
Haha yes that is what was happening thankfully I’ve fixed it but it’s basically like this for two more videos
@@ImonSnowI was just going to tell you that was what was happening. Glad you figured it out.
Paper is very expensive in this time, so it's totally normal for Fergus to use what appeared to be scratch paper and just turn it over to write down Jamie's notice.
As far as I know, only some villages in Africa had dark superstitions about twins. In those rural places, newborn twins would be left to die in the wild because they must be demons or something. Since, genetically, African-descended people are more likely to produce twins than any other race, this means that yes, a lot of twin babies were killed over the ages.
I hate horror, so if there were more episodes like this one, I definitely would not be an Outlander fan.
This is what I’m Lear into through the comments. Thank you guys
I’m also shocked by the twins situation in Africa.
That is seriously so sad
@@ImonSnow Being as huge a continent as it is, folklore among people groups and tribes in Africa is absolutely replete. One of the woes facing the many nations in Africa as I see it, (as a student in political science and history) is the modern prevalence of old beliefs and how tribalistic superstitions still play a role even inside civilisations (as in the urban communities). Albino children can still be hunted for magical properties, children with defects still abandoned for fear of curses. They even have many superstitious notions about white people, like magic not working on us or, that every white person is rich beyond belief or, (and this one's funny) that we all wear such long pants because our legs go all the way up to our waists.
I’ve never watched the walking dead, does everyone have strokes in it?
Lol 😅
Yay!
I liked reading the book better than this episode. I think the books explained everything that was happening a lot better & was more interesting. They left out so much that J & C had to do while they were at the cabin & leaving. In the book, they didn't sleep in the cabin cause it smelled so bad. Hope you don't consider this a spoiler. Lol