But the French play by different rules than he’s accustomed to. Whether it be the way he coolly undoes Claire’s social graces or his outright sadism. We’re so used to seeing Randall with the upper hand. Another wrinkle in any sort of vengeful action? King Louis and his court are standing right behind her. She has a reputation to maintain and far greater goals even though she’s seething. She can’t outright cross any of the very particular social boundaries of the French. He delights in putting her in a precarious situation. “The fates are toying with us,” Randall whispers to Claire. Among the delicate flora and ornate dresses, a war quietly rages. Even the score signals the darkness that unfurls as he strides toward Claire and Annalise, who quickly runs along to fetch Jamie. Claire searches the grounds, her eyes moving across the women in conversation until Randall comes into focus. Part way through her tense conversation with Claire, Annalise notices a “dashing” man that is staring rather intently. It’s only in the latter half that the episode comes into focus because of Randall’s reappearance. Germain has yet to prove himself to be a compelling villain. But the main plot of the second season has yet to capture my interest. Men talk over port in offices, in brothels or on the grounds of Versailles inspecting horses as much as they do each other. Germain in an attempt to sell some wine in order to get enough money to start Prince Charles’s “holy war” in earnest. Jamie finds himself forced to work with St. There is a lot of time spent on political dealings. But for the first time there is something inauthentic to how certain events play out. Even when I’ve disagreed with Claire’s decisions in the past I have found it almost impossible to not get swept up in her passion and at the very least understand the thoughts behind her actions. Yes, her own emotional dynamics shape much of what occurs - witness how time slows to a crawl when she first sees Black Jack Randall at Versailles. Which is what makes this week’s episode, “Untimely Resurrection,” such a curious one. Even though Jamie’s point of view has taken center stage in a few episodes, it’s Claire that guides the audience, allowing us to understand the politics and intrigue of the various worlds she moves through. Between the occasional voice over and how her perspective shapes the show’s mood and tone, Claire has proved to be the emotional anchor. More than almost any other show on television, “Outlander” is ruled by the internal life of its female lead character. Season 2, Episode 5: ‘Untimely Resurrection’
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