For Claire, losing a patient is never easy, but this one was special. Walter (wonderfully played by the great Tobi Bakare) was more than stoic when his injury results in an amputation. A natural storyteller, he recalls how and when he met his wife, a story Claire asks him to think about when it's clear he's not going to make it. The interaction with him and Claire is touching and terrific. But then, anyone who does an emotional scene with Caitriona Balfe knows they must bring their A-game. Bakare however, is so subtle and nuanced, never overacts and just broke my heart (as this series does all the time).
Not sure if Richard Rankin ever taught school in real life, but boy oh boy can this guy engage a group of students. Eager to get out of the house, he does a masterful job using song to teach the ancient language of the Highlanders.
What was really interesting was the obvious attraction one of his students (Cameron, played by the handsome Chris Fulton). That was unexpected and really fun to watch, since Roger is so unprepared for it (who wouldn't be). When they make a dinner date, it's one of the cliffhangers of the episode. What's this attraction all about?
William Ransom and Young Ian meet again in this scene, and I was waiting for Ian to screw up and say something like, "Ay, Cousin!" But, we can only imagine that the day will come when William learns Jamie is his biological father (the resemblance is a bit uncanny, but the casting in this show is amazing when putting family members together).
Jamie, always the hero performs another Lancelot rescue of his wife with some unexpected tactics that are shades of Viking culture. It's difficult seeing William so firmly committed to the Brits and we also can only imagine that he and Jamie will come to a reckoning. As an American, we did not learn the nuances of the American revolution quite like this series helps us understand. It's fascinating watching the gray lines between the rebels and the loyalists.
A final scene with Jamie and Claire underscores just how well these two actors have a chemistry we rarely see in film or television. They are extraordinary, so much, that other couples often (unfairly) appear dull. Finally, what a treat to see Barry O'Connor (Game of Thrones, The Tudors) come onto the screen as Colonel Daniel Morgan. Hope we see more of this terrific actor.
I really like the Balfe 's narration which reminds us that this whole series is, after all, Claire's story.
Not sure if Richard Rankin ever taught school in real life, but boy oh boy can this guy engage a group of students. Eager to get out of the house, he does a masterful job using song to teach the ancient language of the Highlanders.
What was really interesting was the obvious attraction one of his students (Cameron, played by the handsome Chris Fulton). That was unexpected and really fun to watch, since Roger is so unprepared for it (who wouldn't be). When they make a dinner date, it's one of the cliffhangers of the episode. What's this attraction all about?
William Ransom and Young Ian meet again in this scene, and I was waiting for Ian to screw up and say something like, "Ay, Cousin!" But, we can only imagine that the day will come when William learns Jamie is his biological father (the resemblance is a bit uncanny, but the casting in this show is amazing when putting family members together).
Jamie, always the hero performs another Lancelot rescue of his wife with some unexpected tactics that are shades of Viking culture. It's difficult seeing William so firmly committed to the Brits and we also can only imagine that he and Jamie will come to a reckoning. As an American, we did not learn the nuances of the American revolution quite like this series helps us understand. It's fascinating watching the gray lines between the rebels and the loyalists.
A final scene with Jamie and Claire underscores just how well these two actors have a chemistry we rarely see in film or television. They are extraordinary, so much, that other couples often (unfairly) appear dull. Finally, what a treat to see Barry O'Connor (Game of Thrones, The Tudors) come onto the screen as Colonel Daniel Morgan. Hope we see more of this terrific actor.
I really like the Balfe 's narration which reminds us that this whole series is, after all, Claire's story.