A British nurse travels through time into a mysterious world and the only means of survival is to marry a strapping Scots warrior with a complicated past and a disarming sense of humor.
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.
