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Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, mysteriously travels back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets an extraordinary Highland warrior and is drawn into an epic rebellion.. Moore (developer of the TV series), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English. This kept the narrative in the first person, showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic. This idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he saw something similar in Skin Deep (1998), an alternative foreign film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart.
In a few episodes, the characters say «OK»
; An American term that did not come into use until the 19th century.. The opening song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the story. In the first half of season 2 (which takes place in France), some of the lyrics are in French. In the second half of season 2 (which is mainly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum roll is added to the opening song. During Season 3, tribal drums are added as much of the season takes place in the West Indies.
Featured in Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
In season 4, bluegrass fiddles and banjos are added, plus some of the lyrics are sung with a southern accent, as the season is mostly set in America. The Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold BoultonNew lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. For the past 23 years, Outlander has been a presence in my life. I’ve read it countless times, in fact I just picked it up again yesterday. I am proud and humbled to be one of the original seven ladies of Lallybroch, 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 movie version of the books has teased and taunted us, flirting with our imaginations and hopes. And there it is. Every detail is brilliant – script, costumes, sets and yes, the actors. The series is a visual companion to the Books, and a good companion it is. It is also an adaptation, not a literal recitation.
Caitriona Balfe really IS Claire, while Sam Heughan IS Jamie
Faithfulness to our beloved characters and story is ensured by Diana’s continued involvement in the creative process. She fiercely protects her story and, in the process, her fans—who are both legion and legend. A cuppa to Ron Moore, Maril Davis and the whole crew (Terry for the amazing costumes) for giving us our Outlander…