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Outlander – Season 5, Episode 8 Famous Last Words

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The Frasers must come to terms with all that has changed in the aftermath of the Battle of Alamance Creek; Brianna tries to help Roger overcome the trauma he has endured; an unexpected visitor arrives at the Ridge.
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Outlander — Season 5, Episode 8

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"Famous Last Words" is an all-around introspective episode that relies on a major stylistic shift to provide a nuanced exploration of Roger's PTSD and grief.

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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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Outlander — Season 5, Episode 8

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Andrea Reiher Variety 04/13/2020
For non-book readers, this was a change to the timeline in the fifth book... But this was a clever change on the part of the show's writers because Ian was just the jolt Roger needed. Go to Full Review Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya AV Club 04/13/2020
A
The episode situates itself firmly in Roger and Ian's heads and asserts that healing requires more than patience... It's a contemplative and layered exploration of grief, and the silent film experiment yields brilliant results. Go to Full Review Maggie Fremont New York Magazine/Vulture 04/13/2020
3/5
In true "Outlander loves to hammer home the trauma" fashion, we have to watch his hanging repeatedly. I get that we're supposed to be inside Roger's pain, but wow show, once was more than enough. Go to Full Review Alicia Gilstorf Tell-Tale TV 04/14/2020
3.5/5
Outlander is smart in letting this episode be one entirely of mourning. Go to Full Review Jennifer Still Decider 04/13/2020
In the meantime, we are treated to some great creative touches, like showing Roger's flashbacks in silent movie style... It's a choice you would think might come off as cheap or out of place, but it really works here stylistically. Go to Full Review Carly Lane Syfy Wire 04/13/2020
There are times when this show really decides to swing for the fences in terms of how it chooses to adapt the source material, and it did something bold this time around - bold but also quietly powerful. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The Frasers must come to terms with all that has changed in the aftermath of the Battle of Alamance Creek; Brianna tries to help Roger overcome the trauma he has endured; an unexpected visitor arrives at the Ridge.
Creator
Ronald D. Moore
Executive Producer
Ronald D. Moore
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 12, 2020
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