A STARZ Original Series From Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore: Outlander

**StevieR** · 9th January 14, 11:37 AM

Hmmm, I am not familiar with the two leads, but the cast includes some fine character actors, which bodes well.

I have read the excerpts from the book on Diana Gabaldon's website, but these have not convinced me that historical romance is my thing and small but significant inaccuracies tend to grate with me (I know they served gallantly - http://www.qaranc.co.uk - but I'm not sure any members of QAIMNS was ever referred to as a combat nurse?).

I might give the TV show a go though, so thanks for this interesting post, Kyle.

**creagdhubh** · 9th January 14, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by StevieR

I might give the TV show a go though, so thanks for this interesting post, Kyle.

Sure thing, Stevie!

Cheers,

**McMathTX** · 9th January 14, 04:38 PM

I've read all the books and really enjoyed them. I think I'm looking forward to the Starz series more than my wife!
Dean

**Nathan** · 9th January 14, 04:42 PM

Diana Gabaldon did a book signing at a local Highland Games this summer and the ladies were lined up to get their book signed. When I asked what the Outlander series was, all the women told me, "fantastic romance novels, set in the Highlands".

Since I was told "romance novel" my curiosity ended there. Perhaps the books are more than that? hmmm

**Highlander31** · 9th January 14, 05:31 PM

My wife has enjoyed reading the series. I haven't read them, but I think I will pick up the first book and have a go at it.

Thanks for the heads up, Kyle.

**TheOfficialBren** · 9th January 14, 06:57 PM

I loved Deep Space 9 and ST:TNG. Battlestar Galactica was good. Ron Moore usually makes good shows. I shall have to give this one a go. Thanks for the heads up.

**ASinclair** · 9th January 14, 07:27 PM

Okay, now you've got me curious, so I have added Outlander to my reading list (which is already too long). Gee, thanks, Kyle.

**bonnie heather** · 10th January 14, 05:52 PM

Several years ago my friend told me about Outlander, thinking I would like it since I'm interested in Scottish things.
I borrowed the audiobook from the library, but didn't get all the way through.
The thought of watching the TV series seems more appealing since I relate to things in a more visual way.

When I saw this photo for the series, I felt mesmerized. I want so much to make a ladies outfit like this one. Of course the man's attire is really nice, too. I've made several breacan feile. But something else called out to me, too. The man's tartan looks to me very much like the the MacKay Reproduction as woven by D.C.Dalgliesh. Just last week I finished making a kilt in that tartan so this photo really has a hold on me.

**creagdhubh** · 11th January 14, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by bonnie heather

Several years ago my friend told me about Outlander, thinking I would like it since I'm interested in Scottish things.
I borrowed the audiobook from the library, but didn't get all the way through.
The thought of watching the TV series seems more appealing since I relate to things in a more visual way.

When I saw this photo for the series, I felt mesmerized. I want so much to make a ladies outfit like this one. Of course the man's attire is really nice, too. I've made several breacan feile. But something else called out to me, too. The man's tartan looks to me very much like the the MacKay Reproduction as woven by D.C.Dalgliesh. Just last week I finished making a kilt in that tartan so this photo really has a hold on me.

Tis a wonderful photo indeed. I showed it to my lovely wife and told her it's us in a past life!

**KiltedKnome** · 11th January 14, 05:02 PM

Not sure how long this will be up (or if it will even work), but there is a fan gathering live stream from LA this afternoon (starts at 4 pm PT): http://www.starz.com/originals/outla...ringlivestream

Lots of bagpiping so far....and Ron Moore in a contemporary kilt (trying to sit properly on stage, as he says "he was warned".... I got the link from Diana Gabaldon's facebook page.