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Synopsis

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 is swept up in an epic rebellion. Moore (the show’s creator), his team decided to keep the Gaelic words rather than translate them into English.

This kept the narrative in the first person, showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic

The idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in the film Skin Deep (1998), an alternative foreign film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. In several episodes, the characters say “Okay.” ; An American term that only came into use in the 19th century. The opening theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the story line.

Season 3 adds tribal drums, as most of the season takes place in the West Indies

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 (mostly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum roll is added to the opening theme song. Season 4 adds bluesy fiddle and banjo, and some of the songs are sung with a southern accent, as the season takes place mostly in America.

This is featured in 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. I’ve never read the Outlander books, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. At first I thought it was a show for women only, but I was wrong.

I read the entire series and loved it!

This show has something for everyone, and I’m so glad I finally gave it a chance, as it’s become one of my favorite shows!