45/25
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Narrative
Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, is mysteriously transported back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a Highland warrior and is drawn into an epic rebellion. Moore (the series’ creator), his team decided to keep the words in Gaelic rather than translate them into English. This preserved the first-person narrative by showing Claire’s inability to understand Gaelic.
The opening theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the story
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 some episodes, characters say “OK.” An American term that only began to be used in the 19th century. 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 is added to the opening theme.
The first two seasons were incredible
During season 3, tribal drums are added, as much of the season is set in the West Indies. In season 4, bluegrass fiddle and banjo are added, as well as some lyrics sung with a Southern accent, as the season is set mainly in America. Performed 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.
I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen
The music, the setting, the characters were perfect. However, after season 3, it really went downhill and became very boring. Brianna and Rodger are really annoying and Brianna in particular is hard to watch at times. It’s really disappointing because it was an amazing show.
So I dropped out of the show
I watched season 4 and I still have season 5, but it was clear that it would never regain its charm. I don’t know if it’s the same story as the book, but I bought the books and I think I’ll read them.