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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 television series), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English. This kept the narrative in the first person while showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic. This idea came to producer David Brown, who said he saw something similar in Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternate history film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. In some episodes, characters say “OK”.
Featured in Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
An American term that did not come into use until the 19th century. The opening theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is 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 mostly about preparations for war), a militaristic drum roll is added to the opening theme song. Tribal drums are added in season 3, as much of the season is set in the West Indies. Season 4 adds bluegrass fiddles and banjos, and some lyrics are sung in a southern accent, as much of the season is set in America.
New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish song with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton. I recently read the Outlander book series (I actually listen to the audiobooks) and have read five of them so far. So when I saw that the Starz TV series was coming out, I just 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 the books to the screen; they are very different mediums and so they can take on a different feel and that’s fine by me. In this case, I don’t think people who are would be disappointed as the writers have done a great 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 choices for the roles of Jamie, Claire, Frank and Dugan.
I can’t wait for the love scenes with Claire Jamie
Sam Heughan is perfect as Jamie Fraser (just the right level of good looks and toughness you’d expect from Jamie). Caitriona Balfe also seemed like a good choice for Claire (beautiful but tough enough to handle the role). 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 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 this erotic element that actually makes Claire and Jamie’s love the driving force of their relationship, which is what makes them last for centuries, even when they are no longer together. It is this love/passion for each other that keeps them alive in each other’s hearts and so far the director has not been afraid to incorporate that.
This will be very interesting for me, especially as my ancestors are Scottish
I will also love the history and the Scottish landscape and I have loved how they have incorporated it into the TV series so far. I know 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 order the cable channel just to watch it. I am very happy that Starz has done such a great job bringing all of this to life on screen.
