Outlander
Diana Gabaldon
Historical Romance
The book that kickstarted a phenomenon. Diana Gabaldon’s first Outlander novel introduces us to Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse living in 1945. While on her second honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands, she walks through a standing stone and winds up in 1743. Amid a world filled with danger, Claire meets Jamie Fraser, and that’s where their epic love story begins.
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News About Outlander
‘Outlander’ Season 8: The Fraser Family Returns in Stunning Portraits
Claire and Jamie are front and center for the stunning images featuring plenty of familiar faces.
New ‘Outlander’ Photos Go Behind the Scenes of ‘The Wedding’
See Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan film the iconic Claire and Jamie episode.
‘Outlander’ Star Reveals Multiple Endings Were Filmed in Final Season
New insights surrounding the Starz drama’s closing chapter have emerged.
‘Outlander’ Season 8 Wish List: 9 Things We Need to See Before the Series Ends
From answers about Faith to family reunions.
‘Outlander’ Season 8: Starz Unveils Premiere Date for Final Chapter
Plus, everything else you need to know.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’s 7 Sexiest Moments So Far
The show’s main couples had plenty of moments that would make the toughest Scot blush.
7 ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Questions for Season 2
From Brian’s call to action to Julia’s time-traveling cliffhanger.
Will Brian Break Up Ellen’s Wedding? What ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’s Finale Photos Reveal
Plus, Julia prepares for her escape from Castle Leathers.
43 ‘Outlander’ Parallels, Easter Eggs & Callbacks in ‘Blood of My Blood’ So Far
From Ellen and Brian’s vows to baby Claire, we take a look at some of the biggest parallels between Starz’s prequel and the original series.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’: See Julia and Henry Reunite at Castle Braemar
The Highland clans are gathering in the penultimate installment of the ‘Outlander’ prequel.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Boss Breaks Down That Emotional Episode 8 Reunion
Matthew B. Roberts also discusses Ellen’s big test and what the result means going forward for her and Brian.
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Who Is the Mystery Man Talking to Claire in ‘Outlander’s Season 8 Trailer?
Claire has a run-in with a mysterious character in the latest look at the final season.
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‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Stars on Brian & Ellen’s Steamy Beltane Adventure
Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, and more break down the pivotal episode.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ First Look: Ellen Learns About the Romance of Beltane
Jocasta teaches her about the needfire that wipes away sins as new images tease romantic moments with Brian.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood Stars Break Down Julia & Ellen’s First Meeting
Hermione Corfield and Harriet Slater on crossing paths for the pivotal moment.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Stars on Premiere Twists & Forbidden Romance
Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Jeremy Irvine, and Hermione Corfield break down the show’s first two episodes.
Exclusive Interview
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Stars Take Us Inside the Show’s Romantic Meet-Cutes
Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater, Jeremy Irvine, and Hermione Corfield discuss the premiere’s most romantic moments.
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Can ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Stars Identify Jamie and Claire’s Iconic Quotes?
Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater, Jeremy Irvine, and Hermione Corfield test their knowledge when it comes to the flagship show’s leading couple.
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‘Blood of My Blood’ Stars Tease New Romances & Bonding With ‘Outlander’ Cast
The stars and executive producers tease what fans can expect from the upcoming prequel.
‘Outlander’ Stars Tease Nostalgic & Heartbreaking Final Season
Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin describe the upcoming episodes in a few words.
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Jamie’s Fate & 5 Other Key Reveals From ‘Outlander’s Final Season Teaser
We take a closer look at the newest teaser for the Starz hit’s final chapter.
Will ‘Blood of My Blood’ Cross Over With ‘Outlander’ Season 8?
The prequel’s time-traveling twist poses a big question.
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‘Outlander’ Author Reveals Book 10 Title: What Does It Mean For Jamie’s Fate?
This will be the final entry in Gabaldon’s main book series.
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The sexual tension is the definition of demure. There's some kissing, but love scenes (if any) are behind closed doors or fade to black.
There's heavy petting and at least two intimate scenes with descriptions, but it stays on the tamer side. There's sugar and spice, but it sticks closer to the nice.
The heat level gets cranked up a notch with all the passion and lust mixed in. We're talking two to three intimate scenes, with two steamy scenes being explicit with descriptions and euphemisms.
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