Spoiler Warning: This text accommodates spoilers for Outlander Season 7, Episode 11, “A Hundredweight of Stones.”
Content material warning: Comprises scenes of self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Buckle in as a result of Outlander is about to take you on a experience. You’ll cry, you’ll snigger, you’ll choose your jaw up off the bottom a minimum of 4 occasions, after which you’ll rejoice. Appropriate. Precise pleasure. The final 5 minutes are riveting. However don’t blink the complete episode or you could possibly miss one thing superb. There may be not one second that doesn’t remind us why this present is among the greats, even when it’s making us weep and inflicting infinite ache. Caitríona Balfe delivers a tour de power efficiency. And I don’t say that flippantly. She has needed to painting Claire in numerous levels of grief for greater than 10 years. And each single time, it’s haunting, superbly executed and can rip your coronary heart out, a lot so that you simply nearly overlook you’re watching a tv present.
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Balfe was nominated as Greatest Actress for a Critics’ Alternative Award, and this episode will go away you with little question as to why. Seven seasons and he or she by no means falters. She grows stronger with each efficiency, whether or not it’s Claire at 27 or 60. And man, she makes 60 look good. And her companion in time, Sam Heughan reveals as much as remind us why he and Balfe captured folks’s hearts so way back, on the finish of the episode the place they share display screen time for not more than 120 seconds. Hook, line and Fraser.
So right here we go, what you need to sit up for (and don’t say I didn’t warn you): There’s a funeral, Claire re-marries, goes to mattress with somebody that isn’t Jamie Fraser, Brianna proves she is the daughter of Claire and Jamie Fraser, Roger and Buck run amok, Ian tells Rachel about his previous, and William learns the reality about his. Oh, and a few fella comes again, alive. Very, very, very alive. And there’s a reunion for the historical past books.
One Marriage ceremony and A Funeral
You’re cordially invited to the saddest wedding ceremony ever. The episode opens on Lord John and Claire’s wedding ceremony! The bride doesn’t look completely satisfied. Appears to be like extra like a funeral. Right here comes the tremendous unhappy bride. Most likely as a result of she actually simply turned a widow 5 seconds in the past folks. She’s a Bridow! It’s an excessive amount of for her. For all of us. Mercy Woodcock this is perhaps all of your fault.
William and Mrs. Fig are the confused witnesses. Claire utters her vows in a manner that makes it clear she is damaged. She will barely converse. They play Jamie and Claire’s theme track. Claire hears Jamie name her title. Claire appears at William as if she’s taking a look at Jamie.
Lord John places her ring on the identical finger as her Jamie wedding ceremony band. I don’t need to intrude however actually couldn’t they’ve put it on the spare husband’s hand, aka Frank hand? Claire is formally now Lord of the Rings. Most individuals have left and proper fingers. Claire has Frank and Jamie fingers. Claire goes again to her room and instantly takes the ring off. I do know Claire is mourning, however she appears like she’s de-aged 20 years. Bridowhood appears good on you, lady. I’m sorry I refuse to consider Jamie is gone. Even the demise flashback lengthy montage from final week won’t persuade me.
Ian, Rachel and Rollo mourn Jamie. Ian places a stone on a grave for uncle Jamie’s soul. Nonetheless don’t consider it sorry. Rachel and Ian are cute. Quaker cute. Qute.
Buck and Roger Gallop About within the Previous
Buck and Roger are driving horses in search of Roger’s father it appears. Hiya, Jemmy, your son? Rogers thinks if he finds his father he’ll discover Jemmy too. Hmmm. Undecided about this logic, Rog.
Brianna and Mandy
Brianna tucks Mandy into mattress, sees Jem’s little airplane, then goes into the kitchen and slams her hand in a drawer. Claire and Brianna are usually not thriving.
Ian Tells Rachel about his Spouse
Ian tells Rachel he’s been married earlier than. Then Rachel factors out he hasn’t requested her to get married. Ian tries to lean in for a kiss. However then Rachel is like whoa buddy. Rachel is thrown by the truth that Ian’s spouse is alive.
William Confronts Lord John About Marrying Claire, A Traitor to the Crown
Wills has a number of questions on his dad and new stepmom. He asks Lord John why he married Claire. Lord John says, “I do know Claire is exasperatingly forthright.” However William is like “No dad, I really like her loads.” However then says his actual concern that she’s a insurgent, and it’s placing their title in jeopardy. Lord John explains that Jamie liked his spouse greater than something on this world, and he owes it to him to guard her.
William criticizes Jamie. Oh, Little Wills. When you solely knew. Lord John says William is all of the happiness he wants. The daddy-son relationship between Lord John and William is among the greatest on the present.
Ian Reveals He Has a Son
Ian tells Rachel about Emily and the kids they misplaced. Then he tells her about his son. Rachel appears fairly upset. This can be a lot of data to soak up about your Mohawk Scottish boyfriend-fiancé. Ian says, “Emily selected me, I used to be grateful, however Rachel, with my complete soul, I select you. Hope you’ll select me.” Nicely-played Murray. Teared up a bit too. Rachel tells Ian she loves him they usually kiss. The Wolf’s acquired sport.
Claire and Lord John Get Very Drunk, Very Bare & Do Issues That They Positively Will Remorse
Claire is alone in her bed room wanting fairly indignant, crying and staring on the ceiling, as one does. She opens up a medical case and takes out a bottle. Oh crap. Laudanum? Don’t do it Claire!! This appears to be just a little too Romeo and Juliet. Didn’t you learn that guide Claire?!
Outlander fan, Jill on BlueSky identified the best way Claire runs on the chest of bottles, is similar manner, after she miscarried Religion, she ran to the chest of spoons Jamie gave her, after which kicked it underneath the mattress. (She was massive mad at Jamie and mourning the lack of their baby, and he was in jail rising a suspiciously lengthy beard).
Claire pulls a blade out and is about to chop herself. She hears Jamie saying, “Don’t you see how small a factor like demise is between us? When my physique dies, my soul will nonetheless be yours. Nothing is misplaced sassenach, solely modified.” Claire stops slicing herself and screams. (Although she attracts just a little blood and like, I need to give her a Band-aid). She begins ingesting. Like loads. Like she’s ingesting Gatorade after operating. After which she screams some extra. John is ingesting downstairs and hears her screaming. He appears at his chess board and hears Claire scream, with tears streaming down his face, he goes as much as her room.
Balfe delivers in a manner that we final noticed in season 2, episode, “Religion.” Like when Claire misplaced her baby, and wakes as much as maintain her child’s physique. This scene is uncooked and uncomfortable. It’s not fairly, grief by no means is. It’s lonely, determined, gutting and coronary heart shattering. In Wandavision, a personality as soon as mentioned “What’s grief, if not love persevering?” And this completely describes Claire on this second. And by that token Lord John.
Lord John finds Claire on the ground and says, “I cannot mourn him alone tonight.” Claire yells at him, “He isn’t yours to mourn.” Lord John tries hug her however she hits him and issues get form of bodily. Like perhaps they’re hugging and ripping at one another’s garments. Minimize to black. Uh oh.
In order that occurred.
The Morning After
Claire is in mattress bare and Lord John is subsequent to her, additionally bare. Oh crap. Nicely, they made it to the mattress, ultimately. Higher for his or her backs. Claire is 60. Claire says, mortified, “I believed I will need to have dreamt that.” So did we lady, so did we. She asks him how lengthy it’s been since he’s been with a girl, and he says 15 years. That is the most effective most awkward morning after ever. I nonetheless don’t consider Jamie is gone, however they’re definitely having a hell of a time at his wake!
Lord John apologizes for not being “gentlemanly.” Claire mentioned she wasn’t being “ladylike” herself. Claire then says to Lord John, “Moreover we all know it wasn’t me you have been making like to, we each realize it.” Claire and Lord John had the SEX! Sure, THE intercourse. Omg. I’m shook. I believe they’re shook too. Lord John says, “Neither have been you making like to me,” and Claire agrees very quick.
Fast notice Lord John has scratch marks on his chest. Oh wow, Claire did that. Okay, Claire. Woman, we get it you’re in mourning. Then they’ve bizarre pillow speak about John not accepting Jamie’s supply to “have him” prior to now. Then Claire is all, “Have you ever actually not had intercourse for that lengthy,” and Lord John tells her he’s been sleeping with the cook dinner. (The male cook dinner). Good, nice meals. Get you a person who can cook dinner in any room. Claire appears stunned.
I like this. Claire Fraser ought to host each single morning after occasion ever. As a result of she doesn’t care and asks tremendous direct questions, and you may’t go away since you’re bare. Claire asks, “Does he, Manoke, thoughts for those who take different lovers, because it have been?” And Lord John says no. John inform Claire a few white deer that comes out at night time. I believe he’s evaluating that to his relationship with Manoke.
Claire asks if Manoke feels the identical and John says they by no means speak in mattress. Nicely sir. Claire asks, “Have you ever by no means had a lover you may speak to?” Lord John says, “Sure however not as forthcoming as you.” Claire apologizes. By no means apologize Claire, you Morning After Matriarch.
John will get off the bed bare and places his pants on. Claire asks John, “What occurs now?” John says, “Consider the deer, my expensive.” Clean line John. I noticed your bum, and so did Claire. Omg. Claire and Lord John had intercourse.
Sidebar: Watch Balfe’s face as she portrays Claire when Lord John will get off the bed. Like that’s deep grief, insufferable disappointment conveyed in a single look. Good. Really exceptional. And a spherical of applause to David Berry and Balfe, who with all of those scenes have been capable of deal with one of many guide’s most controversial and stunning scenes.
If Jamie isn’t useless, he’s useless now. If Jamie is useless, he’s rolling in his underwater grave and coming again to life to say, “What the F–raser simply occurred?!”
Brianna and a few wine
Again sooner or later, Brianna is having fun with a pleasant miserable glass of wine. Rob Cameron seems, “Inform Jem the Spaniard guards it.” Eek. I got here for you and the gold. Rob threatens her. He reveals Jem just isn’t prior to now, it was a set as much as eliminate Roger.
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Rob holds a knife to Bree’s throat. And says she Jem and him will go get the gold then they’ll be free. He holds up a wine glass and says, “Let’s toast.” And Brianna reveals whose daughter she is and whaps this man so laborious with a frying pan, that I rewound it and watched it 3 occasions. Yeah lady, are you Claire and Jamie Fraser’s daughter?! YEAH! You’re.
Rob is knocked out chilly. She ought to take his pants off. No not in a bizarre manner, however tie them round him so he’s tied up and pantless. Sans pants because the French would say. It’s really a good way to ensure somebody can’t run away. Earlier than you criticize it.
Ian and Claire
Ian is available in and says to Claire, “There was a time if you instructed me, all you need to do for now’s breathe.” They’re so unhappy. No, you’re crying. Ian says he appears like he’s misplaced two fathers. Claire hugs him. Ian says he got here to say goodbye to Claire in case she has determined to return to her personal time. Um, I didn’t even consider that. No, I don’t need that. How a lot unhappy information are we speculated to cope with in a single episode.
“The reality is I don’t really feel like the long run is my time anymore. Jamie and I, we constructed our life right here.” Claire says she would fairly keep on this time to complete that. Ian tells Claire he’s completely satisfied she’s staying as she’s his household too. Ian and Claire’s relationship continues from the second they met to be so heartwarming. And that’s credit score to John Bell and Balfe’s dynamic.
One fan, Sarah on BlueSky raved, “Shout out to John Bell as a result of I LOVED him on this episode. He’s come to this point since his first episode and I’m endlessly happy with him and the place’s he taken Ian. His scenes with Rachel and with Claire have been a few of my favourite moments. This second the place he tells Claire she’s his household too. Yup, I misplaced it.”
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Lord John, Claire, Mercy Woodcock and Henry
Lord John helps Claire right into a cart and notices she’s not sporting his wedding ceremony ring. They examine on Henry, who’s with Mercy Woodcock. Lord John says Henry will go away for England. Henry says he’s going to stay with Mercy. And they’ll marry. And boy is John mad. He forbids their marriage. However credit score to Henry who’s like all I care about is love. Yeah, Henry! Would their couple title be Greycock? Ought to I cease making couple names, now? Or one sentence in the past?
On their manner dwelling, Claire calls Lord John a bigot, and defends Mercy Woodcock, saying she is the explanation (aside from Claire Bear the surgeon) that Henry remains to be alive. Claire says it should be her pores and skin tone you object to. Lord John says what troubles me she is widow to a traitor of the Crown, Claire’s all “Yo boy, did you not simply marry the widow of a traitor to the crown. Hiya?” Claire says how may you want loneliness upon them, and Lord John explains he is aware of what it’s to have his love be a criminal offense.
David Berry’s greatest emotional scenes have been with Balfe through the years. Claire and John’s dynamic from season 4, when Claire nursed him by means of measles, and in these scenes. The right quantity of welling tears award goes to Berry for the “love being a criminal offense” line.
At dwelling, John presents Claire with a large present. Like appears like a giant FAO Schwartz present field with a giraffe in it. Nevertheless it’s most likely not. It’s a costume that Lord John had made for Claire for an occasion at their home. He tells her they should current a public face. Claire is displeased and refuses. John yells, “God blood Claire! You don’t have to like me, you don’t need to share my mattress, however you should determine will you be my spouse?” Jeez, John you don’t need to yell. He softens and says, “All we have now is one another and if we have now one another then we have now him.”
Roger and Buck Search for a Dad
Roger and Buck nonetheless bucking alongside on horses. I ponder if Brianna would approve of this plan? They arrive upon a cart and it appears like Roger’s dad’s jacket. However a person places the coat on and threatens Roger. They surprise if he killed Roger’s daddy. Roger appears depressed, thinks his Dad is useless. Buck is a pleasant journey companion. Simply saying. Let’s additionally evaluate how a lot of his household Roger met. Nice nice nice granny Geilles, nice nice nice useless about to be useless granda Dougal.
Lord & Girl John’s occasion & a Dance Battle
Claire comes down within the costume John made for her, sporting his ring subsequent to Jamie’s. Claire, fast factor, as soon as once more, why not put that ring on Frank’s ring finger so it’s such as you preserve your spare husbands on the identical hand? Higher group system. Additionally, I’m accomplished with Jamie being useless, convey him again.
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Claire and William are hanging on the occasion when a younger girl tries to flirt with William and asks him to bounce, however Willy says no. And the lady goes away, unhappy. Claire ask William why he did that. He tells Claire he doesn’t really feel like dancing since Rachel left and Claire tells him, Dance with the lady, it’s distraction.” Good recommendation out of your secret double stepmom my man, so do it.
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Then the Lieutenant who tried to arrest Claire asks her to bounce. Ruh roh. Claire tries to keep away from it, however William makes use of her distraction line again on her. She doesn’t look completely satisfied about it. Give me extra Claire and William stepmother-son scenes, Outlander.
However then this Lieutenant Richardson reveals to Claire mid-dance that he’s really a spy, and he saved her by telling Lord John. However can we consider him?! Or is he making an attempt to lure Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall Fraser Gray?
These two have hilariously aggressive dance vitality. I prefer it. This man asks Claire to spy on Lord John and his brother. It’s like a dance convention, actual dance off vitality but additionally a enterprise assembly. Launch the BTS of this Outlander. We’d like it. Additionally, there’s a number of dialogue and dancing, this might not have been straightforward to movie.
Claire says, “I cannot deceive my husband or his household.” I hope these two have one other dance assembly collectively once more quickly. I’m into it. New present thought, Claire crashes awkward morning-afters, then has dance arguments together with her enemies. “Morning After Dance Battles with Claire Fraser.” Merry Christmas.
Jamie Fraser is Alive!
Lord John comes into Claire’s room to debate the mail it appears. After which somebody comes smashing by means of the door. It’s Jamie!!!! YES! I asketh for Jamie to be alive, and Outlander giveth.
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Omg, the subsequent 10 minutes are pure chaos and so, so, so good. Jamie is alive! Claire Fraser is alive! Jamie and Claire making out. Lord John being like hey sorry to interrupt all of the kissing mates however…
This Jamie and Claire reunion run-hug is prime 5. “There it’s, my blood,” Claire says. Then she’s all like kiss me once more. And Jamie yammers on about how troopers are after him, whereas Claire simply touches his face. These two. They begin kissing once more, and Lord John is like, “Ahem, sorry to interrupt the joyous reunion, however your son might be dwelling.”
As at all times Outlander followers instantly drew parallels, Phoebe on BlueSky and Sarah captured the similarity between Claire and Jamie kissing to an iconic season 1 scene.
One other fan made the identical remark, Crystalynn on BlueSky, wrote of the “There it’s, my blood” line, “She delivers it with similar surprise and comfortable tone of voice as “The place’d you be taught to kiss like that?” from season 1,” referencing what Claire mentioned to Jamie on their wedding ceremony night time, when he kissed her for the second time. One other fan, Sarah from BlueSky made a compilation: “These season 7 reunions simply hit totally different.”
Then Claire and Jamie maintain fingers and run out the door like two youngsters. Have a look at the best way these two have a look at one another. When you watch once they first acquired collectively, it’s nonetheless the identical pleasure, love and wonderment.
Outlander fan, Annmarie on BlueSky mentioned, “Have a look at my mother and pa collectively once more!”
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As they run out the door, William is standing there! He heard every part!! William is aware of Jamie is his father! Omg, he’s so mad. He asks, “Who the hell am I?” Jamie replies, “You’re a stinking papist.” Okay, James, perhaps work on the way you break that information for those who get to do it once more sooner or later. Jamie explains he’s William’s father and what title he gave him. William spits, “I don’t need something from you.” And provides again some rosary beads.
Okay, let me simply say this scene is a masterclass. Balfe, Heughan, Berry and Vandervaart. Each single one in every of them appears like they’ll really feel William’s heartbreak. Outlander fan, Annmarie captured everybody’s expression on this pivotal scene.
Then Crimson Coat troopers burst in after Jamie. William tries to maintain them again, Jamie factors a gun at Lord John, and tells the troopers he’ll shoot if they arrive nearer. He’s kidding! However solely Claire and Lord John know this. Jamie escapes with Lord John. And Claire smiles from ear to ear. Identical to me. And also you. As a result of this episode was completely unhinged good chaos that solely Outlander can ship.
Followers couldn’t have been happier with how the present dealt with the tougher scenes, and the reunion, effectively let’s simply say, followers might be re-watching this one for years to return. Wait, they already are.
Outlander, now in its seventh season, is a kind of reveals with performances led by Balfe and Heughan which have stayed persistently sturdy. If any yr one would hope the Emmys and Golden Globes would break with custom and honor an previous present with new groundbreaking performances, it’s this yr. Balfe’s devastation exhibiting Claire mourning her different half, mixed with Heughan and Balfe’s work collectively in an upcoming episode the place Jamie and Claire should face an unprecedented relationship problem, places Balfe and Heughan squaring off in a manner solely they’ll do. In 11 years, their performances have solely grown, and that you simply can’t say about many reveals which have run for thus many seasons. One would possibly say that the Emmys and Golden Globes are a bit like Leonardo DiCaprio’s courting model. They received’t have a look at you as you grow old and wiser and move season 4. However to Leo and them we are saying, older reveals can nonetheless slay. There’s magnificence in getting old, and Outlander is getting old like effective wine. Or effective whisky on this case. Slainté.
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