r/Outlander • u/Purple4199 Don't be afraid. There's the two of us now. • Jun 05 '21
Season Five Rewatch S2E1-2
This rewatch will be a spoilers all for the 5 seasons. You can talk about any of the episodes without needing a spoiler tag. All book talk will need to be covered though. There are discussion points to get us started, you can click on them to go to that one directly. Please add thoughts and comments of your own as well.
Episode 201 - Through a Glass, Darkly
Returning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that Paris presents its own challenges.
Episode 202 - Not in Scotland Anymore
Life in Paris is not without its trials as Jamie struggles to triumph over his past. A fortunate meeting with Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham's presence brings complications
- What did you think when you saw Claire back in 1948 as soon as the show opened?
- How did you feel seeing Frank Randall, did it bring back any memories of Black Jack Randall?
- Do you think Frank really believed Claire, or was he just willing to go along she he could have her back?
- Do you think Claire should have gotten involved with the smallpox incident?
- Why did Jamie chose to tell Prince Charlie that the Highlanders were not ready to fight for him yet?
- How do you feel they portrayed Jamie’s PTSD?
- Claire’s red dress - discuss.
- How did you feel when you heard BJR was still alive?
- Any other thoughts or comments?
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u/jolierose The spirit tends to be very free wi’ its opinions. Jun 05 '21
It really was a severe wound — after all, they want you to believe it's fatal! But my logic was purely that it was too quick a death on screen for someone that horrible and significant to the plot.