The Spy Who Dumped Me is now on Amazon Prime Video. Still on the fence about watching it during Droughtlander? Here’s why every Outlander fan should watch it at least once.
Last summer, Sam Heughan’s movie, The Spy Who Dumped Me, was finally released in theaters. Now it’s made it to Amazon Prime Video, making it accessible to more Outlander fans. You may still be on the fence about watching it, but it could be the best thing during Droughtlander.
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This isn’t like Outlander at all, and sometimes that makes it a great alternative. You can step out of the world of Claire and Jamie, and enjoy a movie that is purely for entertainment. There’s no drama — except for the humorous drama that the lead characters find themselves in — and it’s all about pure enjoyment.
If you’re still not sure, here are five reasons The Spy Who Dumped Me could be perfect for Outlander fans during Droughtlander.
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5. A chance to see Sam Heughan in another role
We know Sam as Jamie Fraser, but what about as other characters? Sometimes, it’s hard to see an actor as someone else. Difficult to believe that Sam could play another role. And that’s why it’s worth watching other movies and TV shows your favorite actors are in.
In The Spy Who Dumped Me, we get a modern-day character. So, you can step out of the 18th-century universe and see Sam with cell phones, using computers, and driving cars. Oh, if Jamie could see him now!
He also plays a completely different role. Get the goodness of Jamie out of your mind. While Sam does play a good guy, he’s not always the most likable and that’s the fun in it.
4. It’s something funny
While there’s certainly something great about dramas, sometimes you just need a movie or show that is for pure enjoyment. That’s what you’ll get with The Spy Who Dumped Me.
It’s a spy comedy. There’s nothing overly heartbreaking about it. You won’t find yourself in tears at our favorite loved-up couples being torn apart for decades.
You’ll be able to watch the movie without needing to think too much. While there is some foreshadowing and some plot lines to follow, you can put it on at the end of a long week at work and just laugh.
3. No book storyline to think about
Yes, there’s an enjoyment in Diana Gabaldon’s work, but many times, fans watch Outlander to see how the book storylines are developed. There’s anger when the exact storylines aren’t followed or when something different is thrown in.
You won’t get that with The Spy Who Dumped Me. It’s not based on a book. While watching — unless you’ve watched it already — you won’t have any clue how the storyline will play out. You can just sit back and enjoy without thinking “well, that didn’t happen.”
2. No heavy material to worry about
Outlander is packed with sexual content. There’s plenty of language and there are moments that many Sassenachs can’t watch again. That’s certainly not the case with The Spy Who Dumped Me.
Okay, there is some strong language. However, there’s no explicit material. You won’t have anything like Wentworth Prison to watch. There’s no need to gear yourself up for the material on a second watch.
And for those who find some of the sexual content uncomfortable, there’s no of that. Of course, that doesn’t mean you won’t have the chemistry between the characters, but there’s not all the sex. While that isn’t a problem for all, it is a problem for some (and there’s nothing wrong with that!).
1. Strong female characters
One thing that Outlander offers us is a mixture of strong female leads. Whether it’s Claire, Brianna, Jenny, or even Geillis in her own way, we get to see women that we can gain strength from and even gain some inspiration from.
The Spy Who Dumped Me has two lead females. But they’re not the two that I’m mostly thinking of when it comes to the strong female characters. Gillian Anderson’s character, Wendy, stands out as someone to gain inspiration from. Despite the comedy, there are some good morals and some great character development.
What are you watching to get through Droughtlander? What do you think of The Spy Who Dumped Me? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
The Spy Who Dumped Me is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.