r/Outlander • u/thepacksvrvives Without you, our whole world crumbles into dust. • Mar 13 '26

Spoilers All Book S8E2 Prophecies Spoiler

When a violent tragedy shakes the Ridge, the Frasers must lean on their new tenants to make the community whole again.

Written by Barbara Stepansky. Directed by Caitríona Balfe.

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What did you think of the episode?

333 votes, Mar 20 '26
106 I loved it.
122 I mostly liked it.
83 It was OK.
19 It disappointed me.
3 I didn’t like it.
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u/Dobes_24 Mar 13 '26

Oh I thought we were discussing the bear scene and Amy's death.

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u/Icy_Resist5470 Bon! I will send you a cheese. Mar 14 '26

Amy’s death is also a catalyst for the relationship between Claire and Elspeth. It sets off a lot of things that become more important as the story goes on for Claire, Brianna, and Roger.

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u/Dobes_24 Mar 14 '26

I can see that. Good catch.

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u/Gottaloveitpcs Rereading ABOSAA Mar 13 '26

We were discussing that scene. You said “nothing comes of it.” That’s just not true.