Droughtlander got you down?
Every year the Droughtlander, a.k.a.
the period of time in between seasons ofOutlander,seems to stretch further into the distance.
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This year with the COVID-19 pandemic delaying production around the world, it seems likely to last even longer.
But if youre looking for something to quench that thirst, might we suggestThe Spanish Princess?
Also on Starz,The Spanish Princesswas created byMatthew GrahamandEmma Frostand inspired by the historical novels ofPhilippa Gregory.
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Here are six reasons the Starz historical drama will help the Droughtlander pass more easily.
The costumes are next level with Catherines gowns particularly drool-worthy.
This is the Tudor court; it demands extravagance.
Velvet, gold, brocade.
You name it andThe Spanish Princesshas it.
Every episode is a feast for the eyes.
But when it comes toThe Spanish Princess,the protagonists are all real historical people.
Matthew Graham and Emma Frost do an incredible, painstaking job when it comes to accuracy.
So much so, thatwe break down the historical observations each week in our episode recaps.
Swoony romance
Lets be honest, one of the main reasons we come toOutlanderis for the romance.
Across both seasons, there have been ample sex-positive, titillating scenes to leave us hot around the ruff.
All of season 1 was about Catherine and Henrys whirlwind love affair driving her to a life-changing lie.
Scotland
Okay, fine, we admit it.
In season 2 ofThe Spanish Princess,we get to spend some more time frolicking in the heather.
She even sings a Scottish folk song (see above clip) that reminds us of theOutlandertheme song!
Diversity
Outlanderis honestly barely mediocre on the diversity front.
ButThe Spanish Princessupends that completely with Lina (Stephanie Levi-John) and Oviedo (Aaron Cobham).
Lina and Oviedo are spectacular, defiant champions of Black joy.
She refuses to back down in the face of any challenge.
Catherine is much the same.
History has painted her as a dowdy, cast-off wife.
But she was a warrior queen.
Season 2 has even seen her taking to the battlefield in full armor while pregnant.
Theres a reason this shows tagline is Fight Like a Woman.
And we need more heroines like Claire and Catherine on our screens.
The Spanish Princessairs Sundays at 8 p.m. on Starz.
