I was expecting a bit of a sci-fi, but there was hardly any sci-fi to speak of. It started moderately well and then dragged along for two more episodes, when it took a violent turn. Quite sickening actually. I only watched the first 3 episodes. There was an awful lot of Scotsmen in kilts and mud. The leading lady posed rather then acted. She did so beautifully, of course, but it got a little monotonous after a while.
We really enjoyed this series until the final two episodes, which are gratuitously violent and sickening, as MD days. The premise of the series is great and I don't know why it has to be made unwatchable by such explicit, lingering rape and torture scenes. We found it really disturbing and won't be watching any further, sadly.
Having watched series 1 so far, its a great piece of fantasy romantic drama, lots of kilts and hills and sunny vista Scotland, only the occasional bad day, and no mention of the midgies! Some pretty grim violence dealt out by the horrid English, the brilliant Kilty boys taking it and giving back the repost. Well acted nicely shot, good music and editing. The series ending in a nick of time escape to France and a chance for some hot frock action no doubt. A perfect winter evening escape with a few moments of cushion hiding behind.