Claire Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, is mysteriously transported back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a spirited Highland warrior and is drawn into an epic rebellion. Moore (the series' creator), the crew decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English.
In several episodes, the characters say "OK" to each other
This preserved the first-person narrative by showing Claire's inability to understand Gaelic. The idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in the film Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternative film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goulart. ; An American expression that only began to be used in the 19th century.
The opening song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the storyline
In the first half of season 2 (which is set in France), some of the lyrics are in French. In the second half of season 2 (which is mostly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum is added to the opening theme. During season 3, tribal drums are added, as much of the season is set in the West Indies.
Performed in Outlander: Epic Adaptation (2015)
In season 4, bluegrass fiddle and banjo are added, and some of the lyrics are sung with a Southern accent, as the season is set mostly in America. Song Skye Boat (uncredited) Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold Boulton New lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. I've never read the Outlander books, so I didn't really know what to expect.