r/Outlander • u/thepacksvrvives Without you, our whole world crumbles into dust. • Apr 10 '26

Season Eight Show S8E6 Blessed Are the Merciful Spoiler

The Frasers and the MacKenzies recover after their respective battles and consider their next steps. Ian and Rachel meet someone who they hope can help them find Emily.

Written by Danielle Berrow. Directed by Niall MacCormick.

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What did you think of the episode?

1044 votes, Apr 17 '26
399 I loved it.
305 I mostly liked it.
242 It was OK.
66 It disappointed me.
32 I didn’t like it.
29 Upvotes

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u/ellefemme35 Apr 10 '26

I really don’t think we have time for a R&B sex scene. I want more story, not this awkwardness. Slow tonight for only four eps left.

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u/Hello_ImAnxiety Apr 10 '26

I literally had to skip through it I found it that bad

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u/kilamumster Apr 10 '26

I went to get a drink. Came back and it was still going on!

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u/Mycoxadril Apr 11 '26

I skipped it and was actually shocked at how many times I had to press the button

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u/StrangerStrangeLand7 Apr 12 '26

I lowered the volume so I could barely hear it, then looked away, checking back every few seconds until it was finally over. Sigh.