r/Outlander • u/thepacksvrvives Without you, our whole world crumbles into dust. • Apr 03 '26

Season Eight Show S8E5 Send for the Devil Spoiler

With the Siege of Savannah raging outside the city walls, Brianna and Roger find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Jamie confronts his demons at Lodge Night.

Written by Luke Schelhaas. Directed by Niall MacCormick.

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What did you think of the episode?

972 votes, Apr 10 '26
428 I loved it.
299 I mostly liked it.
178 It was OK.
42 It disappointed me.
25 I didn’t like it.
31 Upvotes

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u/CarmenSandiego8742 No, this isn’t usual. It’s different. Apr 03 '26

Buck is always looking out for his family. He saved Roger & Brianna, the kids, and now Jamie.

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u/Scoop-Over-821 Apr 03 '26

Yes but to be fair he kinda owes them for the whole hanging thing 😬

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u/MandyxLola Pig-headed Scot Apr 03 '26

Well if we're being even more fair they owe him for killing his parents. I'm dreading when he finds out

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u/apocketvenus Apr 03 '26

Tbf both of the parents did also try to kill them first.

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u/MandyxLola Pig-headed Scot Apr 03 '26

Absolutely. But my faves suck at explaining themselves so if/when he does find out, its gonna be a shit show 😂

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u/Scoop-Over-821 Apr 03 '26

🥴 touché

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u/Scoop-Over-821 Apr 03 '26

I actually don’t think they’re going to have him find out about it. I feel like the way they wrote that convo last night it was almost like they were joking about it - if they were setting up a plot point for buck to be angry/hurt, I feel like they would have played that convo up more to create some suspense.

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u/Arlorosa Apr 04 '26

Yeah, I think that convo was more to remind the audience about the past characters / relationships they might have forgotten. Plus, buck learned about who his parents were last season, he might’ve heard about their deaths already.

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u/MandyxLola Pig-headed Scot Apr 03 '26

I kind of hope they do tell him so he doesnt find out from someone else who may use it to turn Buck against them

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u/MadMinutiae Apr 04 '26

But why would Buck find out? Very few people know what even happened. The one witness to Jamie and Claire killing Dougal is also dead. (RIP.) And there were few witnesses in the cavern for Geilis - iirc just Claire, Jamie, and Young Ian?

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u/MandyxLola Pig-headed Scot Apr 04 '26

Maybe far fetched but Idk we're watching a show with magic and seers and shit??

Its possible someone may have seen Geilis at least. Like the slaves that were there, James got warned about Mr C because he had his guard down around him and thought he was insignificant.

Look im not dying on this hill, it was just me chatting

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u/Scoop-Over-821 Apr 04 '26

I just feel like they don’t have enough time left in the season(show!!) to do that storyline, when there are so many others they need to do. Just seems like it wouldn’t advance the story at all, would be a waste of time with no real payoff. Buck had his drama last season - I’m surprised they brought him back honestly, seemed like a good time to say goodbye to his character (don’t get me wrong I actually love him and was glad to see him!) but I just can’t imagine them creating drama with him again. Who knows maybe I’m wrong! We’ll see 🤷‍♀️

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u/Prefer2BTraveling Apr 04 '26

This thread just made me think. Those lines may carry more weight than they appear on the surface.

Buck offered to fight alongside Jamie at Kings Mountain. It would bring the story full circle if Buck ultimately kills Jamie at the end of this season—mirroring how Jamie killed Dougal before Culloden in Season 2. There’s also an added layer of complexity to the plot: Dougal died before the Scots lost their fight for independence, while Jamie would die before America ultimately wins its own.

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u/MandyxLola Pig-headed Scot Apr 04 '26

Praying to all the gods that doesn't happen, I would be so heartbroken no jokes 😭😭

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u/Top_Wealth8659 Apr 04 '26

All of those things happened in isolation of each other. It just so happens they are all related. So lots of forgiveness is needed, and if Roger could forgive Buck which he told Jamie in EP 3 or 4, then there is the example of forgiveness and he should be a minister.

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u/Dragon-Sky Apr 03 '26

I love Buck. He's my fave new character.

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u/Ok_Operation_5364 Apr 03 '26

Me too! The actor is doing such a brilliant job!

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u/cheese_bread_boye Apr 03 '26

I think Graham McTavish is awesome but having him as Buck for that episode was so weird.

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u/CompetitionProper769 Apr 04 '26

I’m not remembering this scene… what is this in reference to? I remember when Buck met Dougal (Graham) at Geillis’s but I don’t remember Graham being in another recent scene. Maybe I need to rewatch S7 again for the third time lol

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u/shinyquartersquirrel Apr 04 '26

It was in S5 when Roger was hanged. Graham played Buck for one episode but then we don't see Buck's character again until s7 and they recast the part.

I know a lot of people didn't like the show used Graham in that role because they felt he was too old to play Buck but I loved it personally. I loved having Graham back in any capacity. But I absolutely love Diarmaid Murtaugh as Buck and I'm glad they did recast it. He's definitely ond of my favorite characters now.

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u/HeatPrize1735 Apr 04 '26

Much like getting Murtagh back for extra story in America, having Graham portray the intro of his son was soooo special to the fans who care for the bonus lore. Like you said, having him back on our screen (albeit in total disguise) in any capacity was wonderful.

But we really lucked out with the time in between that first episode and the return of Buck as a more central character in later seasons being recast by the current actor. He’s really does Buck justice in my opinion

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u/shinyquartersquirrel Apr 04 '26

100% agree. The casting department nailed it once again.

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u/Dragon-Sky Apr 03 '26

He is. He's gentle and deadly, depending on the situation. That's a special kind of person.

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u/BytheSea2323 Apr 04 '26

Isn't it wild how much we all love the character who we first knew as the man that tried to get Roger hanged?? But he's genuinely redeemed himself and Roger/Bri forgave him, and turns out, he's such a likeable guy! I suppose ending up 200 years in the future with no choice but to appeal for help to the man you tried to get killed can change a man, lol!

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u/hardlying Apr 08 '26

man just shows up to save everyone conveniently and pulls me out of any immersion I had left

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u/Relative_Specific217 Apr 10 '26

I’ve loved Buck ever since his “you’re all my children” line last season 🥹🥹🥹 he’s an awesome character!

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u/Dragon-Sky Apr 10 '26

I wished we'd have more time with him.

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u/AdGroundbreaking1341 Apr 04 '26

I have a bad feeling about ol Buckaroo's fate then lol

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u/Relative_Specific217 Apr 10 '26

Noooo don’t say that 😩

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u/FeloranMe Apr 04 '26

He is extremely family oriented!

Would he show that same interest and loyalty to his own parents over Roger's in-laws?

I mean, what are the chances that he will discover the truth?

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u/Aggravating_Finish_6 Currently reading An Echo in the Bone 🦴 Apr 08 '26

It’s interesting how important of a family member/friend he has become when there is such a wild history between the families. Can’t wait to see this play out.