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In 1945, a married British combat nurse time-travels between World War II and Scotland in 1743, where she encounters rebellion and the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser.
The first episode, "Sassenach," sets the stage for much to come in the series, but in just one hour you experience a range of emotions ranging from love to panic.
I went into Outlander with a healthy dose of skepticism. The whole thing seemed so overwrought and meant for the "50 Shades" crowd. Let me tell you, I have never been more delighted to be wrong.
Thankfully, when Claire does move from the 1940s to 1740s (1743 to be exact), there's nary a CGI effect in sight and the show is grounded firmly in a reality we can relate to and feel familiar with.
Fellow book lovers, trust me when I say this: After years of anxiety that any TV or movie adaptation could give Gabaldon's words justice, it's a relief that this show is spectacular.
If you have a predilection for epic romances and the super-specific sub-genre that is historical time-travel fiction, then you're likely to find Outlander to be a sensory feast.
Whether you're a loyal fan of the books or a newcomer to Outlander, Starz latest entry in the world of television dramas looks to be a story you'll want to stick with until the end.