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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 dashing Highland warrior and becomes involved in an epic rebellion. Moore (TV series programmer), his crew decided to keep the Gaelic words rather than translate them into English. This kept the narrative in the first person and showed Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic. The idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternative film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. In several episodes, the characters say “OK”; an American term not used until the 19th century.
Featured in Outlander: The Epic Adaptation (2015)
The theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the story. In the first half of the second season (which is set in France), some lyrics are in French. During the second half of season 2 (which is mostly about preparations for war), a militaristic drum beat was added to the opening song. During season 3, tribal drums were added since most of the season is set in the West Indies. In season 4, fiddles and banjos were added and some lyrics were sung in a Southern accent since the season was mostly set in America. Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish tune with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton, new lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson.
I liked the choice of actors for the roles of Jamie, Claire, Frank and Dugan
I recently read the Outlander book series (actually listened to the audiobooks), five of which have been completed so far. When I saw the Starz TV series was coming out, I just had to check it out. I have to say that I loved the “Outlander” books, but I am not a fan of the translation of the books to the screen. They are very different mediums and so can take on a different look and feel, and that’s fine with me. In this case, I don’t think the people who did it would be disappointed anyway because the writers did a great job of adapting the first part of the book to the screen (I’ve only seen the first episode, but I’m already hooked so I’m sure I’ll like it for the rest). Sam Heughan is perfect as Jamie Fraser (just as good looks and gruffness as you’d expect from Jamie).
I’m looking forward to Claire Jamie’s love scenes, I hope they come
Also, Caitriona Balfe seemed like a good choice for Claire (beautiful but strong enough to take on the role). I think Tobias Menzies’ portrayal of Frank/Jack Randall will also fit my vision of Frank/Jack and I think he can take on both roles, one as a tough Jack and the other as a friendly but boring Frank (compared to Jamie). And Scottish actors like Graham McTavish (Dougal) will bring old Scotland to life on screen for me. I think that from the first episode, the producers will not shy away from including the more sexual aspects of the Outlander books as well, because they have this erotic element that really makes the love between Claire and Jamie the driving force behind their relationship and allows them to span centuries even when they are no longer together. That love/passion for each other keeps them alive in each other’s hearts and so far, thanks to the directors, they have not shied away from adding that. I will also enjoy the Scottish history and landscape and I have liked the way they have incorporated it into the TV series so far.
It will be very interesting for me, especially since my ancestors are of Scottish descent
I know Starz will increase their sales with this series, all the fans log on just to watch it. There must be millions of us around the world who love these books and I’m sure many of them, like me, will subscribe to cable just to watch this. I’m so happy that Starz did such a good job of bringing this to life on screen.
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