Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1 Episode 5 (S1E5) “Needfire” Recap & Reaction (Full Spoilers)
Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.05 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled “Needfire”
Outlander Cast is a full-spoiler recap & reaction podcast for STARZ’s Outlander — and the prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Each episode, we break down the big swings, the quiet character turns, the politics, the romance, and the “wait… WHAT?” moments — with Kilt Ratings, a spicy GBG (Good/Bad/Great), debate questions, and zero sacred cows.
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Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.05 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled “Needfire”
Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.04 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled “A Soldier’s Heart”
Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.03 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled “The School Of The Moon”
Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.02 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled “S.W.A.K.”
Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to the premiere of Blood Of My Blood, episode 1.01 – Providence.
Mary & Blake discuss PART 2 of everything YOU had say about to Outlander episode 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels.
Mary & Blake discuss PART 1 of everything YOU had say about to Outlander episode 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels.
In this episode, we discuss a range of reactions, from those who loved the episode and the surprising twist ending, to those who were disappointed or confused by it.
we also chat the handling of certain character storylines, the balance between staying true to the book source material versus creating a satisfying standalone TV experience, and the potential implications of the finale’s cliffhanger ending.
Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Outlander episode 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels.
In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics, starting with the shocking reveal at the end about the possible return of Claire and Jamie’s deceased daughter, Faith. We debate the implications of this twist and speculate on the potential directions the story could go in season 8. We also chat the tender scene between Claire and John, Rollo, Bree and Roger, the complex relationship between Jamie, William, and Lord John, and Jamie’s reluctance to fully apologize.
Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had say about to Outlander episode 7.15 – Written In My Own Hearts Blood.
In this episode, we discuss the powerful montage of past Outlander scenes, which left many listeners’ jaws on the floor. Callers weigh in on specific moments, like the title card featuring Frank and Brianna looking at the painting with Jamie and Claire, Roger being labeled an “idiot” by one Scottish-accented caller, and Claire’s decision-making. This is A CAN’T MISS episode as epic tangents emerge, such as discussions of Catholic church experiences and the many national cat holidays, and wild MUFASA ride at the end of the show.