Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Outlander episode 7.10 - Brotherly Love.
In this episode, we discuss the powerful opening scene, key plot points, and character moments, including Ian, Claire, and Roger's storylines. We praise the performances, particularly David Berry as Lord John Grey, and debate Claire's decision to accept Lord John's proposal. We also speculate about the implications of Roger's father potentially appearing in the past, and the laughable end result of Arch Bug...
Also in this episode:
- The episode was very eventful, with many familiar faces and big things happening, including hellos, goodbyes, and surprises.
- The opening scene with Ian senior was praised as a beautifully written, directed, and acted moment that set the emotional tone for the episode.
- The pacing of the episode was criticized as feeling rushed, with Claire jumping into spy activities and surgery very quickly after arriving in Philadelphia.
- The Arch Bug storyline was considered poorly constructed and executed, with the villain's actions and motivations lacking coherence.
- The introduction of Dougal and the potential time travel implications with Roger's father were intriguing plot points that generated discussion.
- Rachel's manner of speaking, with her use of "thee" and "thy," was noted as taking some viewers out of the immersion, despite being historically accurate.
- Lord John Gray's quick thinking and proposal to Claire were seen as well-executed moments that advanced the plot.
- The emotional impact of Claire's grief and the flashbacks to her memories with Jamie were praised as powerful and authentic.
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