7 Reasons You Should Watch Outlander

Who needs a new show to binge watch right now? Well, Outlander is your answer! Who wouldn't be interested in a show about time travel, a love story that spans centuries, and a really, really beautiful cast?? Okay, maybe not everyone.. but if this sounds interesting to you, give it a watch! P.S. *Spoiler warning* Also, I am in no way affiliated with Starz or Outlander... I just really, really love the show and the cast!

Reason #1: Time Travel

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Come on... who doesn't love a good time travel story? Outlander focuses on a young woman named Claire who accidentally finds herself in Scotland in the year 1743.. instead of her time, 1946.

Reason #2: A Crazy Love Story

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After winding up in 1743 Scotland, Claire meets James Fraser, a young and extremely handsome Scotsman. Claire and Jamie must defy the odds and work around history to solve problems and stay together. Their story is tragic, beautiful, and quite literally all over the place. You can never see enough of Claire and Jamie!

Reason #3: Complex Characters

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Outlander has some EXTREMELY complex characters. Here's a brief run down of the 2 main characters:

Claire: A fierce nurse who served in World War II. She is always healing others, saving the day, and showing everyone who is boss!!

Jamie: A rebellious Scotsman who often finds himself in a boatload of trouble or with a price on his head! He is a natural born leader and charmer.

Honorable Mentions from Season 1:

Murtagh: A fan favorite!! He is Jamie's god father and protector. He also keeps many important secrets and always has his friends' backs.

Frank Randall: Claire's husband who also served in World War II. He is completely heartbroken when Claire disappears.

Captain Jonathan Randall: Someone that everyone loves to hate. He is the epitome of EVIL.

*There are more characters that appear later on, so we don't want to spoil it for you*

Reason #4: Historical Significance

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Outlander is heavily involved in a lot of crucial moments in history. The show focuses on the Highlanders of Scotland and the Jacobite Rebellion. Claire and Jamie also visit other important places such as France, the original 13 colonies, and more.

Did you know that Outlander has increased Scotland tourism? Everyone has to see where this story took place!

Reason #5: Cast

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Can I just say that the cast of Outlander is FANTASTIC! Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have incredible chemistry and bring so much life to the show. These two are also very entertaining to follow on Twitter. They truly make the show believable and exciting to watch. The supporting cast is also exceptional!

Reason #6: Based Off a Book Series

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Outlander was originally a book series written by Diana Gabaldon. Currently there are 8 books in the series, with the 9th being completed now. The seasons of Outlander are closely related to the books. The series keeps much of the storyline constant, which is something book fans are very happy to see!

Reason #7: Completely Bingeable

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Once you watch an episode of Outlander, you will most likely find yourself hooked. You are always left wanting more and will never want to put it down! The first 3 seasons of Outlander are available on Netflix and all 5 seasons are available to watch through Starz.

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Give it a try! You will not regret it!