The Battle Joined

Top 10 Musical Moments of Outlander Season 3

Outlander boasts plenty of memorable musical moments, thanks to composer Bear McCreary. As we did for Seasons 1 and 2, here is our ranking of the Top 10 Musical Moments of Outlander Season 3. 

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Dear Outlander Crew: Thank You, Arron Cuthbertson

Outlander Extras Coordinator Arron Cuthbertson had his job cut out for him in “The Battle Joined.” Here’s our thank you.

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Breathe In, Breathe Out: The Use of Breath in “The Battle Joined”

Can you act simply by lying in one place and breathing? Sam Heughan proved the answer is a gut-wrenching yes in Outlander Season 3’s episode 1. 

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Outlander Season 3 Episode 1 Explained: The Battle Joined

Outlander Season 3 Episode 1, “The Battle Joined,” may be nearly the perfect episode of Outlander. Mary and Blake break down Culloden, Jamie and Black Jack Randall’s silent final fight, Rupert’s goodbye, and Claire’s impossible restart with Frank.

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Minute-by-Minute Recap: Outlander Episode 3.01 – “The Battle Joined”

Want a minute-by-minute recap of Outlander Season 3 episode 1, “The Battle Joined”? We give all the details….

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Black Jack Randall Explained: Why Outlander’s Perfect Villain Had To Go

Full spoilers for Outlander Seasons 1-3, including Wentworth, Faith, Culloden, and Black Jack Randall’s death. Content note: This article discusses Black Jack Randall’s violence, abuse, sexual assault, and the lasting trauma he causes Jamie and Claire. We discuss those events through the lens of story, character, and adaptation, not to excuse or romanticize them. Black…

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