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Scenario
Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, mysteriously travels back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a dashing Highland warrior and becomes involved in an epic rebellion. Moore (the TV series’ developer), 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. 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.
Season 3 adds tribal drums, since most of the season takes place in the West Indies
In some episodes, the characters say “OK”; an American term used only in the 19th century. The opening music 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 text is in French. In the second half of season 2 (which is mainly about preparing for war), a militaristic beat is included in the opening theme. Season 4 adds bluegrass fiddle and banjos, and some of the lyrics are sung in a Southern accent because the season is set primarily in America.
Starring Outlander: An Epic Adaptation (2015)
The Skye Boat Song (unauthenticated) Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. Outlander has been a part of my life for 23 years. I’ve read it countless times, in fact I started it again yesterday. I’m proud and honored 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. This too is an adaptation, not a literal reading. Faithfulness to the beloved characters and stories is ensured by Diana’s continued involvement in the creative process.
Caitriona Balfe is indeed Claire, just as Sam Heughan is Jamie
She is fiercely protective of her story and, at the same time, of her fans – who are both legion and legend. A cup of tea to Ron Moore, Maril Davis and the whole team (Terry for the incredible costumes) for giving us our Outlander…



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