Outlander

Episode 207: “Faith” Can Move Mountains

  Going into episode 207 I knew just by the title it was going to be a tear jerker.  But who would have thought it was going to be a total sobfest?  Toni Graphia has brought everything to the table in this one epic hour of television! “Faith” can be as simple as remembering the…

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Outlander Faith Explained: Claire Holds The Daughter She Cannot Keep

Full spoilers for Outlander Season 2, Episode 7, “Faith.” This discussion is spoiler-free for the books, but full spoilers for the television episode. Quick answer: Outlander Season 2 Episode 7, “Faith,” works because it refuses to treat Claire’s loss as a plot point. Claire does not simply lose a pregnancy. She holds the daughter she…

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[Relatively] LIVE Blog: Episode 2.07 – “Faith”

Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get new family and friends pour ourselves…

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If You Knew, Would You Tell?

Written by: Anne Hawkinson In “Best Laid Schemes,” Murtagh is finally told the secret Claire and Jamie have been keeping from him. But the timing of the reveal really threw me off.  Wait . . . what?? Claire has just given Jamie her smallpox potion, which means any second now he should be vomiting and…

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Claire’s Cruel Compassion

Written by: Anne Hawkinson Source Alex Randall is a really good guy, despite the fact that his brother is the sick, perverted Black Jack Randall who abused and tortured Jamie at Wentworth Prison. Alex also happens to be in love with Mary Hawkins, which sets all manner of alarm bells ringing for Claire. Alex and…

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Outlander Best Laid Schemes Explained: Claire Can’t Save Both Men

Full spoilers for Outlander Season 2, Episode 6, “Best Laid Schemes.” This discussion is spoiler-free for the books, but full spoilers for the television episode. Quick answer: Outlander “Best Laid Schemes” works because every plan Claire and Jamie make finally turns against them. They tell Murtagh the truth, fake smallpox to sabotage the wine deal,…

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Murtagh Hits a Rough Spot

Written by: Anne Hawkinson Murtagh is a man who makes you feel safe, no matter the circumstance. He stands quietly (for the most part) in the background, surveying the situation, alert to any potential danger. He’s got your back, no matter what. He’s loyal to the end – underneath that scowl and tough exterior is…

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LIVE Blog: Episode 2.06 – “Best Laid Schemes…”

Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get new family and friends pour ourselves…

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