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

[ScandiScot]

Tobus,

He's packed on about 15 pounds/1 stone/7 kg of muscle since he was initially cast. I like the results. This photos is courtesy of Starz and has been blowing up social media since it was released earlier this week.

[KiltedKnome]

My only question concerns language, nudity, and sexual themes. Just hoping for "adult entertainment" that won't curl the ears. The series sounds great though.

During a recent fan gathering in Los Angeles, the question of whether the show would have nudity, bad language and sex was raised.....the response was that the books did, and the series would be true to the books as much as possible. The book series is not a child's book. It reflects a time and circumstances when there was a fair amount of violence in the lives of people similar to the characters, so does not mince around it, but also does not make it the main theme. Having said that, there are some rather horrific episodes in the Outlander book (first of the series), which if they are brought to the screen may have me wincing and peering through fingers. As for the sex, well, for the most part what is intimately described is what occurs between the main characters who are in a relationship.

[creagdhubh]

Tobus,

He's packed on about 15 pounds/1 stone/7 kg of muscle since he was initially cast.

Sounds like what I'm presently in the process of doing!

[Kilted Cole]

My only question concerns language, nudity, and sexual themes. Just hoping for "adult entertainment" that won't curl the ears. The series sounds great though.

Given that its on STARZ, I'd wager that its safe to say you'll be hearing quite a bit of colorful language, and you'll be seeing some full frontal "Sporran" action. Just take a look at Black Sails, Davincci's Deamons, or any of their other past shows. All you have to do is watch the first episode of each show to know that harsh language and nudity are commonplace on this network.

[Your Obedient Servant]

To call “Outlander” a romance novel or a novel for women is verra misleading. As Gavin McNett wrote in his 1999 review of Diana Gabaldon’s first novel for Salon.com: "The Outlander series represents the smartest historical sci-fi adventure-romance story ever written by a science Ph.D. with a background in scripting 'Scrooge McDuck' comics.” source: http://www.salon.com/1999/08/12/outlander/

It is very important to Ms. Gabaldon's readers that the historical aspects of the Starz series be as accurate as possible. Nevertheless, the demands of producing a television story in the 21st century about events in the 18th may create some anomalies that may need forgiveness from those with profound knowledge of the subject matter.

[ASinclair]

To call “Outlander” a romance novel or a novel for women is verra misleading. As Gavin McNett wrote in his 1999 review of Diana Gabaldon’s first novel for Salon.com: "The Outlander series represents the smartest historical sci-fi adventure-romance story ever written by a science Ph.D. with a background in scripting 'Scrooge McDuck' comics.” source: http://www.salon.com/1999/08/12/outlander/

It is very important to Ms. Gabaldon's readers that the historical aspects of the Starz series be as accurate as possible. Nevertheless, the demands of producing a television story in the 21st century about events in the 18th may create some anomalies that may need forgiveness from those with profound knowledge of the subject matter.

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You may want to introduce yourself in the Newbie forum.

[J Ross]

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I was browsing around on the Outlander Facebook page and found this image. This may show my lack of general knowledge, but what is the outer/2nd layer of his kilt called? I really like that style and have though about making a DIY outer layer for my kilts.

I may be wrong, but are they pockets? I just thought to look it up on 21 century kilts and it looks like they sew the pockets to match.

[Your Obedient Servant]

I believe what you're seeing here on Sam Heughan is a kilt with exterior pockets. The kilt maker is either the costumer on the Outlander series (Terry Dresbach, a/k/a Mrs. Ron Moore) or, more likely, 21st Century Kilts in Edinburgh. I believe that Sam Heughan said in an interview where this photo was taken (the Scottish BAFTAs) that the plaid is the "MacKenzie" tartan created for the series using local plants and dyes. Ron Moore also has some kilts with exterior pockets. No sporran necessary.

[ScandiScot]

Your Obedient Servant is correct on all accounts.

[J Ross]

Perfect! Thanks.

I have a feeling once I start reading the books and watching the show that you two will be my guides!

Maybe start an off topic thread for a read/re-reading group.