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Outlander – Season 5, Episode 6 Better to Marry Than Burn

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83% Tomatometer 12 Reviews
At Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.
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Outlander — Season 5, Episode 6

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An overall uneven episode, "Better to Marry than Burn" nonetheless shines when it brings together Jocasta and Murtagh for an emotional and heartbreaking reunion.

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Ronald D. Moore

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Caitriona Balfe

Claire Randall

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Sophie Skelton

Brianna Randall

Richard Rankin

Roger Wakefield

Duncan Lacroix

Murtagh Fitzgibbons
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Amber Dowling IndieWire 03/23/2020
B
Seeing Claire and Jamie cop a feel in the stables was as much a stress relief for them as it was for fans. Go to Full Review Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya AV Club 03/23/2020
C+
"Better to Marry Than Burn" nestles some compelling Jamie and Claire relationship stuff amid its plotlines, but there's a general lack of cohesion and urgency. Go to Full Review Andrea Reiher Variety 03/23/2020
It's no secret that Maria Doyle Kennedy is a talented actress - but if anyone didn't know before, they do now after watching "Outlander's" latest episode, "Better to Marry Than Burn." Go to Full Review Jennifer Still Decider 04/13/2020
Jotagh/Murcasta (please someone come up with a better name for this) is the best relationship on this show - yes, I went there - despite the fact that we've seen so little of it. Now the 'ship has sunk before it ever truly set sail. Go to Full Review Sarah Ksiazek Outlander TV News 03/29/2020
While I will revel in Jamie and Claire's bits, the episode belongs to Maria Doyle Kennedy as the writer expanded both Jocasta's past and present for such a wonderous actress to do what she does best. Go to Full Review Alicia Gilstorf Tell-Tale TV 03/24/2020
3/5
At the end of the day, it feels right that Jocasta is the star of this episode. After-all, this is her wedding. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis At Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.
Creator
Ronald D. Moore
Executive Producer
Ronald D. Moore
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 22, 2020
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