Introduction

Outlander is an 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 09 August 2014, on Starz. It stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, a married former World War II military nurse in Scotland who, in 1945, finds herself transported back to 1743. There she encounters the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), a member of Gabaldon’s fictionalised version of Clan Fraser of Lovat, and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising.

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Outline

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 UK).

In 1945, former World War II nurse Claire Randall and her husband Frank are visiting Inverness, Scotland, when she is carried back in time to 1743 by the standing stones at Craigh na Dun (a fictitious place; see Clava cairn). She falls in with a group of rebel Highlanders from Clan MacKenzie (a fictionalization of the real Clan MacKenzie), who are being pursued by British redcoats led by Captain Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall. Randall turns out to be Frank’s ancestor.

Out of necessity Claire marries a Highlander, Jamie Fraser, but they quickly fall in love. Clan MacKenzie suspect her of being a spy, but retain her as a healer, which prevents her from attempting to return to her own time. Knowing that the Jacobite cause is doomed to fail, she tries to warn them against rebellion. Her husband Jamie is captured, tortured, and raped by the sadistic Randall, but Claire and his clansmen rescue him. Claire tells Jamie that she is pregnant and they set sail for France.

Outlander Series

You can find a full index and overview of Outlander here.

• Part 01 (2014):
  • Episode 01: Sassenach.
  • Episode 02: Castle Leoch.
  • Episode 03: The Way Out.
  • Episode 04: The Gathering.
  • Episode 05: Rent.
  • Episode 06: The Garrison Commander.
  • Episode 07: The Wedding.
  • Episode 08: Both Sides Now.

• Part 02 (2015):
  • Episode 09: The Reckoning.
  • Episode 10: By the Pricking of My Thumbs.
  • Episode 11: The Devil’s Mark.
  • Episode 12: Lallybroch.
  • Episode 13: The Watch.
  • Episode 14: The Search.
  • Episode 15: Wentworth Prison.
  • Episode 16: To Ransom a Man’s Soul.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date:
  • Part 01: 09 August 2014 to 27 September 2014.
  • Part 02: 04 April 2015 to 30 May 2015.
• Rating: 18.
• Running Time: 53-90 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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