It's been such a long time since I made a review of any TV series, but this is a series I can't just get past without writing about it; it won't be fair on my part to just let this slide.
So here I am, talking about Outlander, the most epic love series I have watched so far. I reluctantly started watching this drama series when I came across it online. The universe must be really trying to get me entertained. Out of all the series screaming for my attention, I get to choose this rare gem by chance.
The story started when Claire, who lives in the 20th century and is on a holiday, a second honeymoon with her husband, was mythically transported and traveled through time as she found herself 200 years before her time.
What if your future was your past?
Struggling in a strange land to survive and find her way back to her time, without being given a choice, Claire had to marry a Scottish fighter and a Highlander, Jaime Fraser. That was when her future, which was her past, began to unfold.
Outlander is a historical drama series that was adapted from the book series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon and developed by Ronald D. Moore. This storyline, though fictional, feels so real, as all the actors involved embodied their characters so well you are invested deeply in every one of their stories.
Warning:
There are brutal rape scenes close to the end of season one. I found it so troubling to watch, I had to skip that part, but aside from that, this story will make you laugh 😂, blush, feel emotional, and sometimes be so intense that it will make you cry. Yeah, I cried at some point watching this series. It is that great and powerful. Also, it's very addictive; the moment you start, you might get hooked until you finish, but it will all be worth it.
The series started in August 2014 and has seven seasons so far, with fans expecting the eighth season. I was lucky to find and start watching at the seventh season. So I never had to wait a bit to watch what was next.
These are reasons you will want to watch outlander;
First, for love, lol, do not act surprised. I am a lover girl, and Outlander will make you re-evaluate a lot of things you know about love; it will make you fall in love again with your love life and can make you love harder.
For family values:
Outlander highlights what family is all about: love, patience, sacrifice, and creating and strengthening bonds. So if you are a family-oriented person like myself, this series is for you.
The adventure;
If you love adventure, romance, and time travel series that are deep-rooted in Scottish history and rich culture, historical places, and politics, then you will so much enjoy Outlander.
The outstanding actors
A lot of the actors performed outstandingly, so you won't be able to get enough of them.
We have Claire Fraser, played by the highly talented Caitriona Balfe. She is someone you enjoy every single time she appears on your screen.
We have Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, every girl's dream man (hehe), romantic, charismatic, strong, loyal, and a great fighter.
Then we have Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is played by Duncan Lacroix. A loyal godfather to Jamie Fraser. He is the kind of godfather you will die peacefully, knowing your kid is in great hands.
The antagonist
Under hyped I think:
I think Outlander was very under hyped; otherwise, with how epic and spectacular it is, I shouldn't be finding out about this series only at the seventh season. What do I know? Maybe I have taken a backseat in recent years when it comes to following drama series.
Rating
outlander is 10/10 for me; it's simply spectacular and one of a kind.It's a drama series I planned on watching over and over again, and oh, how I wish I could unsee it so that each time I rewatch it, I would get to experience every single scene as intensely as I did the first time. There are only a few movies that have such a great impact on me, hehe.
So, have you watched Outlander, or will you give it a watch? Let me know what you think in the comments section.
And if you have similar drama series, kindly recommend them to me; I will so much appreciate it.
season one Thriller, taken from YouTube
All images were screenshots from my video.
Thank you so much for your time and support, happy watching when you do.
