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Synopsis
Claire Beauchamp Randall, a nurse in World War II, is mysteriously transported back to 1743 Scotland. There she meets a dashing Highland warrior and becomes drawn into an epic rebellion. Moore (programmer of the television series), his crew decided to keep the Gaelic words rather than translate them into English. This kept the narration in the first person, highlighting Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic. This idea came from producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternative film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart.
The opening song changes from season to season, reflecting what is happening in the story
In several episodes, the characters say “OK”; an American term that did not come into use until the 19th century. In the first half of the second season (which is set in France), some of the song lyrics are in French. In the second half of season 2 (which is mostly about preparations for war), a militaristic drum roll was added to the opening song. In season 3, tribal drums were added, since much 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 is mostly set in America.
Featured in Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish tune with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton. New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. For the past 23 years, Outlander has been present in my life. I’ve read it countless times, and actually started reading it again yesterday. I’m proud and honored to be one of the original Seven Ladies of Lallybroch, and to be associated with one of the first global groups dedicated to Diana Gabaldon and the books.
Now it’s here
For decades, the idea of a film adaptation of the book has teased and taunted us, flirting with our imaginations and hopes. And here it is. Every detail is brilliant – the script, the costumes, the set and yes, the actors. The series is a visual complement to the books, and a good one at that. Again, this is an adaptation, not a verbatim recitation.
Caitriona Balfe truly IS Claire, just as Sam Heughan is Jamie
Fidelity to our beloved characters and history is ensured by Diana’s constant involvement in the creative process. She defends her story and, by extension, her fans – legion and legend at the same time – with all her might. Kudos to Ron Moore, Maril Davis and the whole crew (Terry for the incredible costumes) for giving us our Outlander…