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Is anyone here watching the 'Outlander' TV show based on Diana Gabaldon's books? It's on Starz in the States and Showcase here in Canada. If so, don't post any spoilers, we're a couple of episodes behind. We've only had the first episode, which I totally loved.

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Count me in as another fan of the books and the series. I was worried that the series would not be able to do the books justice, but have been pleased with the casting as well as production. Over the years I have read up through Snow and Ashes and agree with Greytness that after the first three or so they started, for me, to become more formulaic. But still enjoyed as DG's writing is so vivid. The first three will always be my favorites. DG is such a talented writer and at her best has that magical ability to transport us all back in time. Greywings, you may be able to find the first series on Netflix. I haven't looked but if you use Netflix it would definitely be worth checking out. I need to catch up on the 2 most recent episodes and they are on my agenda for today! PS. I also love the History Channel's Viking series.

Season 2 is great so far. Not looking forward to tonight's episode - everyone in the States who have already seen it are saying to have a box of tissues close by.

I'm really enjoying the series. They're staying true to the books for the most part and the places where they are diverging aren't annoying me. I'm also listening to the podcasts that Ron D. Moore is doing for each episode. They give some good insights on why he makes the decisions to stray from the books when he does. I am worried that they're all going to have a drinking problem by the end of the show though, as there is a lot of whiskey drinking going on! lol

It's pretty good so far. They cast a good Jamie, and I like the actress playing Claire.

I've read 5 of her Outlander books, although the first 3 were my favorites.. After the first three I felt that they got bogged down with too much repetitive detail for me. I can't imagine reading all her thick books twice! Haven't seen any of this series yet.

I re-read the whole series, finishing with the just published one right before the series started here. I've started thinking with a Scottish accent!