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Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, is mysteriously transported back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a dashing Highland warrior and becomes embroiled in an epic rebellion. Moore (the series’ developer), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English. This maintained the first-person narrative, showing 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 some episodes, the characters say “OK” ; An American expression used only in the 19th century
The opening theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the story. In the first half of season 2 (which is set in France), some of the lyrics are in French. In the second half of season 2 (which is mostly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum roll is added to the opening theme. In season 3, tribal drums are added, as most of the season is set in the West Indies. In season 4, bluegrass fiddle and banjos are added, and some of the lyrics are sung in a Southern accent, as the season is mostly set in America.
It appears in the film Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
The Skye Boat Song (uncredited) Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. Outlander has been a part of my life for the past 23 years. I’ve read it countless times, in fact I started it 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. For decades, the idea of a film version of The Books has teased and teased us, flirting with our imaginations and hopes.
Well, here it is
And here it is. Every detail is brilliant – the script, the costumes, the sets and yes, the actors. The series is a visual companion to The Books and a blessed companion. It is also an adaptation, not a literal reading. The loyalty to the beloved characters and stories is ensured by Diana’s continued involvement in the creative process.
Caitriona Balfe is truly Claire as Sam Heughan is Jamie
She fiercely defends her story, and in doing so, her fans – who are both legion and legendary. A toast to Ron Moore, Maril Davis and the entire cast (Terry for the amazing costumes) for giving us our Outlander…
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