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Historical fantasy seriesOutlanderhas charmed viewers for seven seasons and it continues to captivate new audiences with its gripping storyline and compelling characters. With an epic romance and a time travel plot, everything seems possible and every incident seems justifiable. However, as the narrative plays on, many are starting to get bothered by the small inconsistencies.
Despite being a crowd-favorite show,Outlanderis still susceptible to criticism, and fans have been airing their frustration over some of the scenes that don’t make sense anymore. While others have found a way to validate these remarks, it does not erase the fact that the show seems to cling to one tired television trope that could be pictured as lazy writing.
Outlanderfans attempt to explain the alleged use of a cliché television trope
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching a show you love diminish in quality and you start seeing loopholes and inconsistencies in the narrative. For a long-running series likeOutlander, this is inevitable and somewhat expected to happen.
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OnReddit, fans shared some of their observations from the show that almost got them tearing their hair out, and one netizen pointed out “the use of coincidence… the number of times the lead characters just seem to bump into each other after crossing countries, oceans and time zones…”
Indeed, coincidence is avery common trope in storytellingthat may affect the quality of the script when used profusely. If the writers can no longer fabricate a clever turning point for a character’s arc, they would resort to devices like this to achieve their desired outcomes, even to the point of compromising the quality of the story.
Under the same post, other fans tried to provide explanations to justify this recurring theme in the show. Here are some of their comments:
Despite some negative observations from fans,Outlanderremains an acclaimed series with a staggering 90% current approval score onRotten Tomatoes. Hopefully, the writers will take these reactions into consideration so they can minimize the use of coincidences and actually come up with brilliant ways how to make these characters’ interactions genuine and intentional.
Will there beOutlanderSeason 8?
Starz previously confirmed thatOutlanderwill be back for one more season, which is also billed as the final installment in the franchise, so there is high anticipation for improved scriptwriting.
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So far, there is no release date announced yet, but seeing the production for Season 8 wrapped up in September 2024, fans can anticipate that it will arrive on the streaming platform sometime in late 2025.
Outlanderis currently available to watch on Starz.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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