I typically can’t get through more than 15 mins of any TV series episode before falling asleep. It’s a quirk that makes it almost impossible for Maru and I to watch shows together.
The above has been true for many years, until… Outlander.
Outlander is the story of Claire Randall, a WWII nurse from 1945 who gets swept back in time to Scotland in 1743. It follows her journey as she navigates this unknown world, and her attempt to get back to the present day.
I’m not usually fan of historical dramas, and if I’m being honest, I thought Outlander was going to be a dud, but it completely surprised me.
The characters are deep and conflicted; they’re an amazing insight into a previous era. The interplay between the past and the present adds dimensions and consequences to the story that make it richer than more linear tales.
So instead of falling asleep within 15 minutes of an episode beginning, I’ve finally found myself in the can-I-squeeze-in-another-episode-before-bed-? zone.
If you’re on the hunt for a new show, check this one out!