Young Fergus was cute, but we fell in love with Adult Fergus in Outlander Season 3. As it’s #ManCrushMonday, it’s time to look at why many of us wanted to be Marsali.
While there are certainly many fans who would like a Jamie Fraser in their lives, others want Fergus. Adult Fergus captured hearts in Outlander Season 3. I’m using this #ManCrushMonday as a chance to look at what the older version of this character did that made us want him in our lives so much.
This isn’t just about romance either. He’s a sweet friend and confidant, which makes him someone who you just want to be around and I can’t wait to see him in Season 4.
He would do anything for family
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Fergus was willing to start a mutiny for the sake of Jamie. After all, he wanted Jamie and Claire to be reunited again when they both found themselves on separate ships. That didn’t stop him from being worried.
Had Marsali not been around, Fergus would have likely followed through with the hair-brained scheme Jamie had going. However, Marsali gave him something else to think about; someone else to care about. He would do anything for his family to keep them safe, and that included finding a way to get Jamie out from below deck without leading a mutiny.
He followed his heart
Fergus wasn’t ashamed of sleeping with as many women as possible. He even bragged about his nights with Young Ian. However, it was clear that he was one who would be a romantic with a partner. That partner was Marsali. The minute she came into his life, he only had eyes for her.
He followed his heart. While it wasn’t the brightest idea at the time to bring her on the ship, everything fell into place. She was a necessary part of his journey.
He was loyal to those he cared about
Jamie would have asked Fergus to come, but wouldn’t have fully expected it. However, Fergus happily went on the voyage to look for Young Ian. After all, they were like brothers. They’d grown up together and Fergus was one of the loyalists of people you would ever be able to find. This was why he would do anything for family.
Loyalty goes a long way in life now. It went an extremely long way in Outlander Season 3. Who didn’t cheer when Fergus learned he was officially a Fraser?
He never expected anything in return
That loyalty came without expectations. That may not have been the case as a child, but he always knew that he would have to look out for himself. The best example of him never expecting anything was when it came to his wedding. He didn’t have a last name and never once assumed that he was a Fraser.
We knew watching (even if we hadn’t read the books) that he was Jamie’s son. It was clear that Jamie would give him his last name, but Fergus never once expected it. All that loyalty and love came with no strings attached, and that’s what made him a man.
Next: 5 things we want to see for Fersali in Outlander Season 4
There’s still plenty to come of Fergus but what made you love him in Outlander Season 3? Why do you want to see more of him? Share in the comments below.
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