14/33
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Plot
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 (the show’s creator), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English. This allowed the narration to be told in the first person, which showed Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic.
The opening song changes from season to season to reflect events in the story
The 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 several episodes, the characters say “OK.”; an American term that did not come into use until the 19th century. 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 mostly about the build-up to war), a military drum roll is added to the opening theme song.
Appeared in Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
In Season 3, tribal drums are added, since most of the season is set in the West Indies. In Season 4, bluegrass fiddle and banjo are added, and some of the lyrics are sung in a southern accent, since the season is mostly set in America. Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish Air with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton. New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson.
It’s more than just another love story
Outlander turned out to be much better than I expected. I just caught up on the last season and I’m amazed at how much I enjoyed it. It’s so well written and acted that you really care about these characters and what happens to them. It’s also beautifully shot, everything from the cinematography to the costumes is excellent.
The overall production value is as good as anything on TV
I have to admit that the last few seasons haven’t been as good as the previous ones, but they’re still worth watching. If you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favor and watch it ASAP!
