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However, over its seven seasons, there have been quite a few times when producers have decided to deviate from the book's storylines. Sometimes this has been because it makes for better storytelling, while others are simply a result of time constraints. They are, after all, adapting books that sometimes span over 1,000 pages into relatively short seasons.
While some of these tweaks from the "Outlander" books have been welcome, and actually make the story even better, sadly, that can't be said for all of them.
Here are five of the best changes made to the TV adaptation, and five of the worst.
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The characters Rupert and Angus were a great comedic duo in the show, but hardly appear in the books.
Angus Mhor (Stephen Walters) and Rupert MacKenzie (Grant O'Rourke).Starz
TV audiences got to see Frank's desperate search for Claire after she went through the stones, something that wasn't part of the books.
Frank Randall (Tobias Menzies) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe).Starz
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Murtagh surviving the Battle of Culloden may have been fan service, but it gave his character a much better arc.
Murtagh Fraser (Duncan Lacroix) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan).Starz
Stephen Bonnet's storyline was thankfully resolved much quicker in the show.
Stephen Bonnet (Ed Speelers).Starz
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The show's handling of sexual assault is better than in the books.
Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe).Starz
Claire's intricate and inscribed wedding ring shouldn't have been changed to a melted-down key in the series.
Claire's wedding ring in the show.Starz
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Jamie and Claire carving their initials on each other might've caused continuity problems in the show, but it should have been included.
Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe).Starz
Jamie's marriage to Laoghaire makes less sense in the show as he knows she was the one who tried to get Claire killed in a witch trial.
Laoghaire MacKenzie (Nell Hudson).Starz
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Jamie and Claire were not present for the birth of their first grandson in the show, which was one of the fourth book's most touching moments.