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Outlander

2014·Show
101Episodes in8Seasons·TV-MA

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance10
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, fantasy, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

What if your future was the past?

The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Epic Historical RomanceTime-Travel AdventureScottish Highland DramaSweeping Period VisualsIntense Romantic TensionJacobite WarfareEmotional Character StudyImmersive AtmospherePassionate & Melodramatic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Outlander

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Outlander legally?

Outlander is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, Spectrum On Demand, and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Outlander worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Outlander rated?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How many seasons does Outlander have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 101 episodes.

Is Outlander based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Outlander?

Critics84
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Outlander much the same way.

When did Outlander air?

It ran from 2014 to 2026 and has ended.

What language is Outlander in?

EnglishFrenchScottish Gaelic

It was made in English, with some French, Scottish Gaelic. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Outlander?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Outlander in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Outlander use?

No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedKilled Off for RealMs. FanserviceOh, Crap!Foregone ConclusionTake Me InsteadArtistic License – PharmacologyWham EpisodeIdealized SexOrphaned EtymologyKissing CousinsEveryone Is Relatedand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 storytelling tropes for Outlander, including No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, Killed Off for Real, Ms. Fanservice.