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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
New period drama hailed as 'simply mind-blowing' as it debuts with whopping 88% Rotten Tomatoes score - and viewers are 'already addicted' after '10/10' premiere
A new period drama hailed as 'simply mind-blowing' has received a whopping 92% Rotten Tomatoes score - and viewers are 'already addicted' to it. Historical romance drama Outlander: Blood of My Blood, developed by Matthew B. Roberts, is a prequel to Ronald D. Moore's Outlander. Review site Rotten Tomatoes synopsis reads: 'Outlander: Blood Of My Blood is a romantic saga that unfolds across time. 'From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.' It stars the likes of Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Tony Curran, Sam Retford and Seamus McLean Ross. The first two episodes of the show were released on August 8 on US television network Starz. Meanwhile in the UK fans can watch it on MGM+. The series has received rave reviews and has an incredible 88% on the Tomatometer review on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile others have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts. 'The first two episodes... simply mind blowing. Can't wait for the third.' 'Now THAT is how you do a prequel series! 'Outlander: Blood of my Blood is FANTASTIC. It's a perfect balance of new and old. And this casting?? ARE YOU SERIOUS?? 10/10, no notes. 'My only complaint is now I have to wait a week for the next episode.' 'What a wonder #outlanderbloodofmyblood I'm not a fan of the original, but I watched the prequel for a review and if you like romance, folks, it's a 10/10. Many have rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their positive reviews on the new drama Meanwhile others took to IMDb to share their thoughts. 'I absolutely love it! For bringing back 18th-century Scotland to life, its customs, clan politics and stunning landscapes. 'The chemistry between the cast is fantastic and really draws you into the story. 'Plus, Julie Fowlis' incredible voice adds such a magical touch. It's a series that truly transports you to another time. Highly recommend!' 'The costumes. The cinematography. The landscapes giving main character vibes. The accents. 'I love the new cast. It's good to see the characters, some of which we could only imagine come to life on the screen. 'These stories are so well developed by the creators. 'The behind the scenes looks with the actors is an added bonus.' 'Absolutely love this show! I'm hooked!' 'Excellent prequel to Outlander.' Outlander premiered on Starz in 2014 and is based on Diana Gabaldon's novel of the same name. Over the years there have been a total of 91 episodes across seven seasons. It stars the likes of Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish, Stephen Walters, Gary Lewis, Lotte Verbeek, Bill Paterson and Simon Callow.
Geek Tyrant
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
GOD OF WAR Series Will Embrace the Game's Emotional Tone, Even If the Showrunner Has a Lack of Gaming Skills — GeekTyrant
Amazon's God of War TV adaptation is currently is development with Ronald D. Moore at the helm, and while he's not exactly slaying trolls on a PlayStation, he's fully committed to honoring the emotional and mythic core of the franchise. Moore, known for Battlestar Galactica , For All Mankind , and Star Trek: The Next Generation , recently opened up at San Diego Comic-Con about his approach to adapting the beloved PlayStation series, and how a lack of gaming skills won't stop him from telling an authentic story. Moore told IGN: "It was just when I started watching it, I started looking at the cutscenes together, and there's so much material there, and I really responded to the characters. 'I responded to the story of Kratos and his son, and then they set out on this epic journey in this world that was finely detailed and really interesting, and there's a lot of combat and interesting monsters along the way. 'But I kept coming back to this story of father and son, and it was just emotional and it was different, and I hadn't seen anything like that before." Moore emphasized that the series will stick close to the source material, aiming to replicate the emotional weight and epic scale that made the Norse-era God of War games a standout. "There's this epic journey, this heartfelt story of these two men setting out on this thing to honor the memory of his wife, Atreus' mother. So it has this emotional heart, but there's this sense of history of who Kratos is, this mystery about his past, what he represents, the emotions that he's going through. 'So there's a weight to it, but not so much weight that there's not enjoyment along the way and there's spectacle and there's lots of things going on in this world." Moore then admitted he approached the project with fresh eyes and no gamer bias. "I'm not a gamer," he confessed, adding: "I knew the title, but I didn't really know what the story was, so I didn't really know what I was going to be looking at, and I was just taken with it. And so I said, yeah, I'd love to do it. I think it's really interesting." That doesn't mean he hasn't tried to get hands-on with the source material. 'I've tried to play it. I continue to try to play it, but I grew up in the arcade era, so I can bang away, just give me a Defender console or an Asteroids console, I'll kick your ass. But it's just a different thing. 'My family can do it. My wife can play video games. My wife plays Skyrim, but I lack the muscle memory of my thumbs. And so Kratos is fighting the troll, and I'm constantly like, okay, which one's the B button? No, I'm dead. It is that kind of thing. But I try.' The live-action God of War series was first announced in 2022, the result of a collaboration between Amazon Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and PlayStation Productions. The show will follow Kratos and Atreus through the events of the Norse saga, diving deep into their relationship and the mythological chaos they encounter. Two seasons have already been ordered, with production expected to begin in 2026. Casting has yet to be revealed. For now, it's clear that the emotional backbone of the series is in capable hands, even if those hands can't quite remember where the B button is.
Geek Tyrant
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE WITCHER Writer Reportedly Joins Amazon's GOD OF WAR Series — GeekTyrant
It's been a while since Amazon first announced its God of War series adaptation, but now there's some new movement. According to @RedanianIntel, a usually reliable source for fantasy TV scoops, former Witcher writer and producer Tania Lotia has reportedly joined the God of War writers' room. Lotia worked on Netflix's The Witcher since 2023 and was also part of the Mighty Nein animated series from Critical Role, so she's no stranger to adapting sprawling fantasy worlds with deep lore and fan expectations. Her experience could bring a valuable edge to God of War, especially with its myth-heavy storytelling and emotionally complex lead in Kratos. Amazon hasn't officially confirmed Lotia's involvement, and this hasn't yet been picked up by other major outlets. But, with the door closed The Witcher following dwindling viewership and the controversial recasting of Geralt, it makes sense that some of the creative team would be moving on to new projects, and God of War seems like a natural fit. If Lotia really has boarded the project, she joins a production that's been in flux for a while. Last year, original showrunner Rafe Judkins ( The Wheel of Time ) and several other creatives exited the series, reportedly triggering a full-scale creative reboot. The project was later handed off to Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica), who's now steering the adaptation. Moore confirmed earlier this year that things are 'going well,' though there's still little to go on beyond that. We don't have a release window, casting announcements, or even much detail about the show's direction, just that Amazon has reportedly greenlit two seasons already. Hopefully, this behind-the-scenes movement means Amazon will break the silence on the project soon and throw out some exciting information.
Geek Girl Authority
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Gets Season 2 Renewal at STARZ
Highlights STARZ has renewed Outlander: Blood of My Blood for Season 2. Outlander: Blood of My Blood The early renewal comes less than two months from the show's inaugural season premiere. Production for Season 2 began today in Scotland. Outlander: Blood of My Blood STARZ is all in on this ancestral love story. The network has granted an early Season 2 renewal for Outlander: Blood of My Blood , the highly anticipated prequel to mega-hit Outlander . The news comes less than two months from its series premiere this summer. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (June 22 – 28) About the Show Here's a synopsis for the series per STARZ: ' Outlander: Blood of My Blood follows the romance between Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th-century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, unfolding in surprising and unforeseen ways.' The Cast and Crew Season 1 stars Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp, Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat; Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, Séamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie and Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan. Matthew B. Roberts is at the helm as showrunner and executive producer. Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis and Jim Kolhberg are also executive producers. RELATED: Read our Outlander recaps Here's what Roberts had to say regarding the show's Season 2 renewal: 'The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into Outlander: Blood of My Blood has been extraordinary, and we're thrilled to continue these epic love stories in Season 2. Just as audiences fell in love with Jamie and Claire, we hope viewers will be enamored by these new couples when they meet them this summer.' Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Friday, August 8, 2025, only on STARZ. Production for Season 2 is currently underway in Scotland. TV Review: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR Season 1 Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
