Hollywood has seen its fair share of period dramas, but few succeed in fusing history and passion as well as STARZ's Outlander.
The series, which has artfully switched between monumental historical events like the Battle of Culloden and the gripping narrative of a WWII nurse,
Claire (portrayed by Caitriona Balfe), journeying through time, is now focusing on another colossal event: the American Revolutionary War.
The looming war is more than just a backdrop for political maneuvering or tactical plans. Jamie Fraser (played by the charismatic Sam Heughan) is pitted against his own blood,
his son William Ransom (played by Charles Vandervaart), at the heart of the war. The nuances of this relationship, placed against the brutal birth of a nation,
provide a new and intriguing perspective on the age-old story of fathers and sons. The most recent episode, "Singapore," raises the stakes even higher. As Jamie,
Claire, and their companions flee Fort Ticonderoga in the face of increasing British forces, the threat of war grows for the Frasers.
Wars and conflicts are all too familiar to Jamie. He's seen the devastation caused by political revolutions firsthand, having faced and attempted to change the course of history with Claire.