Ep 5. Untimely Resurrection
- TVMA
- May 7, 2016
- 50 min
-
8.4 (3,577)
In Outlander season 2 episode 5, titled "Untimely Resurrection," Claire and Jamie are back in Scotland and adjusting to life at Lallybroch. However, their peace is shattered when they receive word that Jamie's old friend, Lord John Grey, has been captured by the British and is being held at the infamous Ardsmuir Prison.
Determined to help his friend, Jamie sets out to Ardsmuir disguised as a French wine merchant. However, he quickly discovers that prison life has changed Lord John Grey in unexpected ways.
Meanwhile, Claire is dealing with her own challenges as she tries to make peace with Jamie's sister, Jenny. Their relationship has been strained ever since Claire revealed her time-traveling secret, and tensions flare as Jenny questions Claire's loyalty to the Fraser clan.
As Jamie works to free Lord John Grey, he also finds himself confronted with ghosts from his past. The episode delves into Jamie's traumatic experiences at the Battle of Culloden and his time as a prisoner at Ardsmuir, revealing new facets of his character and deepening our understanding of his struggles.
Along the way, we also see Claire and Jamie's relationship continue to evolve as they navigate the challenges of their new life in Scotland. As always, the show is rich with historical detail and vividly captures the beauty and brutality of life in 18th-century Scotland.
Overall, "Untimely Resurrection" is a gripping and emotional episode that offers plenty of twists and turns, as well as some powerful moments of reflection and introspection for our beloved characters. Fans of the series won't want to miss it.