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Chronology

Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, mysteriously travels back in time to Scotland in 1743. There she meets a handsome Highland warrior and becomes embroiled in an epic rebellion. Moore (the developer of the TV series), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words rather than translate them into English. This kept the narrative in the first person by showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic. This idea came from producer David Brown, who said he saw something similar in Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternative film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. In some episodes the characters say “OK.” An American term that didn’t come into use until the 19th century.

Featured in Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)

The opening song changes from season to season to reflect what’s happening in the plot. In the first half of the second season (which takes place in France), some of the song lyrics are in French. In the second half of the second season (which is largely about preparations for war), a militaristic drum roll is added to the opening song. Tribal drums are added in Season 3 as much of the season is set in the West Indies. In Season 4, bluegrass fiddle and banjos are added and some of the lyrics are sung in a southern accent as most of the season is set in America. The Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish tune with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton.

New text by Robert Louis Stevenson

I recently read the Outlander book series (I actually listen to the audiobooks) and have read five so far. So when I saw the Starz TV series was coming out, I had to check it out. I have to say, I loved the Outlander books, but I’m not a fanatic when it comes to bringing books to the screen – I’m not a big fan of them. They are very different mediums and therefore can take on a different look and that’s fine with me. In this case I don’t think people who are will be disappointed as the writers have done an excellent job adapting the first part of the book to the screen (I’ve only seen the first episode but I’m already hooked so I’ll definitely enjoy the rest). I was thrilled with the casting for the roles of Jamie, Claire, Frank and Dugan.

Caitriona Balfe also seemed like a good choice for Claire (beautiful but strong enough to carry the role)

Sam Heughan is perfect as Jamie Fraser (just the right level of good looks and toughness you’d expect from Jamie). I think Tobias Menzies’ portrayal of Frank/Jack Randall also fits my idea of ​​Frank/Jack and that he can play both roles, the evil Jack and the loving but boring Frank (compared to Jamie). And Scottish actors like Graham McTavish (Dougal) will bring good old Scotland to life on screen for me. I think from the first episode onwards, the producers will not be afraid to incorporate the more sexual aspects of the Outlander books as they have that erotic element that really makes the love between Claire and Jamie the driving force of their relationship which is what allows them to last for centuries even when they are no longer together. It is this mutual love/passion that keeps them alive in each other’s hearts and so far the director has not been afraid to incorporate this. I am looking forward to the upcoming love scenes with Claire Jamie… I will also enjoy the Scottish history and landscape and have loved how they have incorporated it into the TV series so far.

This will be very interesting for me especially as my ancestors are Scottish

I know that Starz will increase their revenue with this series as all the fans sign up just to watch it. There must be millions of us around the world who love these books and I am sure many of them like me will buy the cable channel just to watch it. I’m so glad Starz did a good job bringing this to life on screen.