TV Time: Yippee for Spring!

Posted in Outlander, Pop Culture by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

2016 is here, and so much TV amazingness is on its way!

First of all, I was tickled pink and purple by the return of two very different shows last weekend. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Downton Abbey over the years, but there’s just no way I’ll miss the final season. Season 6 premiered in the US last Sunday:

Also last Sunday? On a completely different note, it was the ultra-silly return of Gallavant! If you enjoy random singing, surprising guest stars, and Python-esque humor, check it out!

But wait! There’s so much more exciting TV on the way. Here are my can’t-wait top 6 picks for spring:

January 19th: Agent Carter, season 2! Season 1 was so much better than I had expected, and the trailers for season 2 look like such fun:

January 23rd: The return of Black Sails (season 3):

In March, it’s season 4 of The Americans on FX:

And then… oh boy… here comes April, with:

Game of Thrones, season 6 – premieres April 24:

Turn, season 3 – premieres April 25:

And last, because last is best and amazing and awesome… no firm date yet other than April, but that’s good enough to keep me going for the next few months: The return of Outlander! Season 2 is on its way, and it looks gorgeous:

What shows are you most looking forward to in the next few months? Are any of my top picks on your list?

Say hello to Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser!

Big news in Outlander world today! After driving fans everywhere absolutely bonkers with all the waiting, Starz has just announced the casting of Claire in its upcoming Outlander TV series.

Say hello to Caitriona Balfe, our new Claire!

I’ll have to take Diana Gabaldon’s word for it in terms of Caitriona’s acting abilities (quote from DG’s Facebook page:

yes, I saw her audition videos with Sam (they were _great_!)

… but she certainly has the right look! Beautiful, isn’t she? Who else is getting really excited about the series?

Outlander fans, what do you think?

Outlander casting news: Here’s Frank!

The dual role of Frank Randall/Black Jack Randall has been cast! And it’s a great choice: Tobias Menzies (Rome, Game of Thrones) will be playing this key part in the upcoming Starz series.

Say hello to Jamie Fraser!

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a huge fan of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon… and while I’ve been participating in the mad Tweet-fest over this week’s Outlander news, I haven’t actually shared it here. So — drumroll, please, — for the last few Outlander fans who haven’t heard the news yet, say hello to Sam Heughan, signed this week to play Jamie Fraser in the upcoming Outlander TV series on Starz.

UPDATED: 12/26/2014:

I just couldn’t stand the fact that my old post with a photoshopped Sam keeps getting hits, since we know that Sam’s Jamie doesn’t look at all like this:

So in order to set the record straight, I’m adding in a “real” Jamie pic of Sam, in all his wonderful glory. Enjoy!