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What Henry’s Watch Means in Outlander: Blood of My Blood

If Episode 2 wanted one object to quietly run the whole hour, it’s Henry’s watch.

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Did Julia and Henry Travel Through the Stones in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 1?

The episode is about as close to a Yes as you can get without a character turning to the camera and shouting it in your face.

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Blake’s Book Club: Voyager: Chapter 23 – Craigh Na Dun | #NERDCLAN Preview

In today’s installment of Blake’s Book Club, Blake discusses Voyager: Chapter 23 -Craigh Na Dun.

Blake chats Claire having to face her insecurities, why this version is better than the show, and why Mary’s Book Club blows this book club out of the water…

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Outlander Season 1 Episode 1 “Sassenach”: Recap, Meaning & Review

Outlander’s first episode, “Sassenach,” sends Claire through the stones, introduces Jamie Fraser, and sets up the mystery, romance, and survival engine of the entire series.

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A Scotsman’s Take on the Impact of Outlander

Neil Robertson, a Scottish travel blogger, writer and broadcaster at Travels with a Kilt, offers his insights on the impact of Outlander in Scotland.

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Fairies, Folklore, Witchcraft & Waterhorses – The Symbolism & Superstitions of Outlander

Scotland’s Highlands have a long history of myths, symbolism and superstitions. Learn about some of the more popular ones referenced in Outlander.

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Outlander Season 2 Episode 13 – Dragonfly In Amber Explained: Simply A Breathtaking Episode Of Television

Full spoilers for Outlander Season 2, Episode 13, “Dragonfly In Amber.” This discussion is spoiler-free for the books, but full spoilers for the television episode. I’m just going to say it plainly: “Dragonfly In Amber” is simply a breathtaking episode of television. That is the review. That is the thesis. That is the whole thing….

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Why Can Claire Travel Through The Stones In Outlander?

Claire can travel through the stones because she appears to have an inherited time-travel gift tied to bloodlines, gemstones, Samhain, Master Raymond, and blue-light mythology.

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Outlander Director Mike Barker Interview: The Devil’s Mark, Lallybroch And Claire’s Impossible Truth

Outlander director Mike Barker joins Mary & Blake to explain how the show made Claire’s impossible truth feel real. That is the center of this interview. Yes, Barker directed two hugely important Outlander Season 1 episodes: “The Devil’s Mark” and “Lallybroch.” Yes, those episodes include the witch trial, Geillis Duncan’s reveal, Claire telling Jamie she…

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Outlander Season 1 Episode 14 “The Search”: When Claire’s Plan Kinda Sucks

Outlander Season 1 Episode 14, “The Search,” is the episode where Claire’s love for Jamie is absolutely right — but her plan kinda sucks. And honestly? That is what makes this episode worth talking about. “The Search” is not clean. It is not tight. It does not have the same emotional precision as “The Devil’s…

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