Outlander

“Birthright” Was Not Comfy — Blood of My Blood 1×06 Recap & Reaction

I’m going to say this up front so we don’t waste time pretending otherwise: “Birthright” is well made… and it is also wildly uncomfortable to sit through.

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Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 6 (S1E6) “Birthright” Recap & Reaction (Full Spoilers)

A brutal, superstition-soaked birth episode that’s impressively made… and still hard to sit through. We break down Davina’s POV, Henry’s full mental break with Sema, Arch Bug’s “humanity” fake-out, and why the show’s misery-volume sometimes reads like filler.

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Outlander: 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels | Listener Feedback (PART 2)

Mary & Blake discuss PART 2 of everything YOU had say about to Outlander episode 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels.

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Outlander: 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels | Listener Feedback (PART 1)

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. 

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Outlander: 7.16 – A Hundred Thousand Angels | Recap & Reaction

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.

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Outlander: 7.15 – Written In My Own Hearts Blood | Listener Feedback

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. 

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