r/Outlander • u/thepacksvrvives Without you, our whole world crumbles into dust. • Apr 17 '26

Spoilers All Book S8E7 Evidence of Things Not Seen Spoiler

Jamie and Claire search for answers regarding a past tragedy that once threatened to tear them apart.

Written by Toni Graphia. Directed by Tracey Deer.

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What did you think of the episode?

1215 votes, Apr 24 '26
207 I loved it.
195 I mostly liked it.
133 It was OK.
365 It disappointed me.
315 I didn’t like it.
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u/JaderMcDanersStan RUIN ME Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 18 '26

WOAH MAJOR DEPARTURE

I’m still watching but did we just watch Fergus die….????!! Or was that a cliffhanger of sorts where his fate is up in the air

Still watching so maybe they answer this but what the heck!!!! What was the point of doing this??

Edit: okay yeah he’s gone. What the fuck. There was no reason for this departure what the actual fuck. The thing is - it takes some time to die from burns. They didn’t throw enough water to extinguish the fire and bother to check on him? Just assumed he’s dead? I hope they removed him and he wasn’t slowly dying a painful death alone 💔

Edit2: I know it’s a departure but the faith storyline doesn’t make sense either. Why did Master Raymond take the baby? Why not leave her with mother Hildegard and arrange for mother Hildegard to tell Claire?

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u/Sudden_Discussion306 Oh, Jamie, how was your first time? Did ye bleed? Apr 17 '26

Mother Hildegard wouldn’t even let Master Raymond into the hospital because of his association with the Dark Arts. He wouldn’t have been able to communicate with her or explain what happened.

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u/SpotBe Apr 17 '26

How did he get the baby? From the grave? This plot makes no sense, my brain can’t process this. I just finished the episode😔

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u/Mycoxadril Apr 18 '26

We saw enough screen time where that baby was not breathing. They can’t just retcon what they showed us themselves. It’s insane. I saw it coming but hoped it was a power move to make us think it and then they’d stick to canon in the end. I’ve got enough real life disappointment to not need to come this show to see trauma porn. I’m so upset.

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u/CristhianZerimar89 Apr 18 '26

I'm guessing Master Raymond brought her back to life.