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Outlander – Season 1, Episode 4 The Gathering

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83% Tomatometer 12 Reviews
Claire plans to attempt an escape during the "Gathering," but her plans are thwarted by a run-in with a drunken Dougal and a surprise encounter with Jamie.
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Outlander — Season 1, Episode 4

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Strong narrative and performances make up for stagnant pacing in "The Gathering," an episode that meaningfully invests in the compelling relationship between two Outlander characters.

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Caitriona Balfe

Claire Randall

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Tobias Menzies

Frank Randall

Gary Lewis

Colum MacKenzie

Graham McTavish

Dougal MacKenzie

Lotte Verbeek

Geillis Duncan
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Roxane Gay New York Magazine/Vulture 05/23/2016
3/5
This is one of those episodes reminding us that Outlander is not at all interested in getting to the good stuff. Go to Full Review Amy Wilkinson Entertainment Weekly 05/19/2016
The use of mid-20th-century music in a few of the scenes in "The Gathering" [was] a subtle yet clever way to remind viewers of Claire's true home without having to rely too heavily on those flashbacks. Point pleasantly taken. Go to Full Review Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya AV Club 05/19/2016
C+
Claire spends most of the episode explaining exactly how she plans to escape Leoch, and it turns out listening to someone explain a heist isn't nearly as exciting as watching one unfold. Go to Full Review Jim Halterman TV Fanatic 05/23/2016
This episode really shows one of the strengths of the series in that it subtly and effectively, layers this relationship [Claire and Dougal] via unpredictable circumstances that arise throughout. Go to Full Review Samantha Kaye TV Equals 05/23/2016
"The Gathering" started out as what I thought would be my least favorite episode of Outlander so far yet ended up becoming the pivot point of the show for me. Go to Full Review Brittany Volk Tampa Bay Times 05/23/2016
There's compelling insight into the character of Dougal MacKenzie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Claire plans to attempt an escape during the "Gathering," but her plans are thwarted by a run-in with a drunken Dougal and a surprise encounter with Jamie.
Director
Brian Kelly
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 30, 2014
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