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Is ‘Outlander’ Season 7 Giving You Whiplash? The Showrunners Explain Why the Show is Rushing Through the Books

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Outlander showrunners spill behind-the-scenes secrets on why the hit Starz series is racing through Diana Gabaldon's beloved novels in its upcoming 7th season.
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  • Showrunners Maril Davis and Matthew B. Roberts admit the decision to accelerate the pace of the show was a 'tough call', but necessary to adapt Blood of My Blood, the 9th book in Gabaldon's saga, in just one season.
  • Star Caitriona Balfe promises fans will still get the 'heart and soul' of the books, despite the condensed timeline, while co-lead Sam Heughan cautions the new rapid-fire approach may leave some viewers 'dizzy'.
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Maril Davis, Matthew B. Roberts, Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Diana Gabaldon, Starz, Outlander, Outlander: Blood of My Blood
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