The success of Outlander on Starz doesn't just come from its breathtaking landscapes and unapologetic sexy times.

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One of Outlander's strongest components is its use of role reversal to create a compelling and original narrative. According to The Independent on Thursday, many consider Outlander to be the feminist Game of Thrones.

This has gotten people talking, with fans recognizing something different in Outlander.

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The Independent argued that by making Claire (Caitriona Balfe) the clever, bold, and experienced protagonist opposite the brave, virginal Jamie (Sam Heughan) who is occasional in need of saving is a feminist viewpoint. In a basic sense, the show switches up gender stereotypes to create a surprisingly original plot.

Of course, the role reversal doesn't mean that Jamie never fights and Claire never needs to be saved. These are human, realistically flawed characters who rely on one another to get through a brutal, often dangerous world.

The series, based on the hit novels by Diana Gabaldon, blends time travel and the historical epic to tell the story of Claire, who is transported from the 1940s to 18th century Scotland. Torn between her old life and new, she struggles with social conventions of the past as she tries to return to her future.

Outlander will return on Starz for the remainder of its first season on Saturday, April 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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