VIDEO: Season Preview & Episode Sneak Peek of New Starz Drama OUTLANDER

OUTLANDER, the series, adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore ("Battlestar Galactica," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Star Trek: The Next Generation"), premiered on Starz.

Below, find out what the critics are saying about the STARZ Original Series, as well as a season preview and sneak peek at Sunday's episode titled 'Punishment'. The episode airs Sunday, August 17th at 9PM EST/PST.

It follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Upon her arrival, she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. But when she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited. Now, Claire's heart is torn between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Gary Lewis, Graham McTavish, Duncan Lacroix, Lotte Verbeek, Nell Hudson, and is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore.