Why watch A Place to Call Home as an Outlander fan
There are many period dramas out there. One for Outlander fans is most definitely A Place to Call Home.
Many Outlander fans are drawn into the show initially because it’s a period drama. There is a romance element to it and it could certainly be considered sci-fi, but it’s a period drama. And you’re possibly looking for another period drama to fill in the gap during Droughtlander. A Place to Call Home is one of those shows.
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It could be the perfect show for Sassenachs during Droughtlander. And if you like Downton Abbey as a way to get through the break, you’ll certainly want to check out this Australian drama.
One of the main reasons to watch is certainly because David Berry is part of the series from the very beginning. However, he’s not the only reason to watch. Here are five reasons to check out the series.
5. It’s got the various love stories
The series doesn’t shy away from love stories and the sexual activities between the characters. This isn’t as raunchy as Outlander but, then, not all shows need to be like that.
A Place to Call Home focuses on class differences. From the very beginning, there are two relationships that see characters from different class systems in 1953 Australia. The upper class being with the lower class just wasn’t the done thing at the time.
There are plenty of scandals and look out for a lot of heartbreak and trouble. This is where the Downton Abbey element comes into play rather well.