Outlander [1] finally premiered Saturday night on Starz, and it was everything we could have asked for. Equal parts romance and fantasy, the pilot captures the essence of Diana Gabaldon's novel, setting a high bar for the remainder of the season. And then there's Jamie Fraser, played by the handsome Sam Heughan. He's irresistible even when he's covered with blood or getting his arm reset by our beautiful heroine, Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe). That's just the beginning of what we loved about this episode. Scroll through to relive the best moments.
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When we find out what to expect in sex scenes
Even though Frank (played by Tobias Menzies) doesn't drop to his knees in the book, this moment shows us just how dominant Claire can get.
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When we see a weird figure outside of Claire's window
After we meet Jamie later on in the episode, it's only natural to assume he was the guy checking her out.
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When the guy vanishes out of thin air
This is the first time anything "supernatural" happens, but brace yourself: there's a whole lot more where that came from.
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When Claire explains how intimacy is her and Frank's "bridge"
By all means, we're totally supportive of multiple sex scenes in each episode.
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When the witches' ritual piques Claire and Frank's curiosity
OK, maybe this sunrise scene is a little creepy, but it foreshadows just how stunning the visuals can get.
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When Claire is transported back in time by touching a rock
So long, 1945. Hello, 1743. The show's pace definitely picks up after this.
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When we meet Jamie
Just look at that face. If you had any thoughts about changing the channel, it quickly vanished during this scene.
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When Jamie gets sweet
Claire just saved his arm, and he's going to return the favor by keeping her warm. The rewards are only going to get bigger with time. You can feel it here.
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When Jamie shows Claire who's boss
Claire might be more self-assured than any woman these men have ever met before, but Jamie isn't going to let her talk her way out. The episode leaves us excited about the sweet resolution that will inevitably come of their conflict.
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- Go Behind the Scenes With the Show's Stars [12]
- Get Ready For Outlander With Steamy, Action-Packed Pictures [13]
- 5 Things Outlander Fans Need to Know [14]
- All the Pictures of Scorching-Hot Scot Jamie [15]
- Outlander's Official Character Portraits: Jamie and Claire Come to Life [16]
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