Entertainment -Outlander-Review Post 2
Outlander is a historical drama television series based on the ongoing novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. Developed by Ronald D. Moore, the show premiered on August 9, 2014, on Starz. It stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall, a married former Second World War military nurse in Scotland who, in 1945, finds herself transported back in time to 1743. There she encounters, falls in love with, and marries a dashing Highland warrior named Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), a Tacksman of Gabaldon’s fictionalized version of Clan Fraser of Lovat, and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising. Outlander (TV series) – Wikipedia.
Frazer Living Review: I really like Historical Fiction and Outlander is a wonderful representation for those who dream of their Scottish roots and want to connect. I am always concerned when actors are enticed or pressured to do scenes that they would never want their own children to know about later on in life. I think of Caitriona Balf who is a mother now and wonder how she feels about her child seeing some of the scenes someday? The Outlander TV Series can stand on it’s own merits without trying to add the “Game of Throns” shock factor which makes it hard for many to share it without feeling great hesitation.
The good news is that you can also sign up for a program called VidAngel to access Seasons 1-5 and filter out “eye covering” moments and actually enjoy the actors, the story itself, the fashion, the beauty of Scottland and for many Scotts, a glimpse into their heritage.
The 16-episode first season of the television series (released as two half-seasons) is based on the first novel in the series, Outlander (known as Cross Stitch in the United Kingdom). The second season of 13 episodes, based on Dragonfly in Amber, aired from April to July 2016. The 13-episode third season, based on Voyager, aired from September to December 2017. The 13-episode fourth season, based on Drums of Autumn, aired from November 2018 to January 2019. The fifth season of 12 episodes, based on The Fiery Cross, aired from February to May 2020.
The series has been renewed for an 8-episode sixth season and a 16-episode seventh season to be based on A Breath of Snow and Ashes and An Echo in the Bone, respectively. The sixth season premiered on March 6, 2022.[1] In February 2022, it was reported that a prequel series is in the works.[2]