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How Outlander Made Me Rethink Ancestry & Slavery

Outlander’s “Do No Harm” offered a glimpse into the horrors of slavery. Nikki Gastineau ponders how Outlander made her rethink ancestry and slavery. 

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Why I Applaud Outlander’s Use of “America the Beautiful”

Closing the Outlander Season 4 premiere episode with “America the Beautiful” was bold. Nikki Gastineau shares why she applauds the choice to use the song.

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All in the Name of Outlander: An Outlander Fan on her Highlanders 3 Experience

Whether it’s attending a con or meeting up with strangers who’ve become friends through Outlander, the book and show has changed many fans’ lives. Erika Schmale shares her experience at the Highlanders 3 con.

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A Frank Postmortem: It’s Not Him, It’s Me

Love him or hate him, Frank Randall was an integral character in the first three seasons of Outlander. Nikki Gastineau details why hating Frank comes easily for her. 

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Why I’ll Love Outlander Season 4 No Matter What (With a Few Exceptions)

Outlander fans everywhere have an opinion on what may or may not happen in Season 4. Here’s why I’ll likely  love Outlander Season 4 no matter what…

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How They Made It: Parisian Baking in Outlander

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time, we’re exploring Parisian baking from Dragonfly in Amber. Bon Apétit!

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A Walk in the Woods: Onto the Trail of Outlander Season 4 Filming

One adventurous fan takes a walk in the woods to bring us more behind-the-scenes shots and videos from Outlander Season 4 filming. 

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The Exquisite Single Tears of Outlander Season 3

Viewers have shed plenty of tears during Outlander Season 3. But what about the actors? We round up all the exquisite single tears we’ve seen in their brilliant performances. 

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Minute-by-Minute Recap: Outlander Season 3, Episode 8, “First Wife”

Want a minute-by-minute recap of Outlander Season 3 episode 8, “First Wife?” We give all the details…

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Jamie Fraser, the Print Shop and Newton’s Third Law

In “A. Malcolm,” Outlander gives us one of the most anticipated reunions in the entire series: Claire finding Jamie Fraser alive after twenty years apart. But the episode also makes something quietly uncomfortable clear. Jamie is not simply overwhelmed by joy. He is anxious, exposed, and already calculating what Claire’s return will cost. For the…

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