5 questions we still have about Outlander Season 4

1. Can Stephen Bonnet really be worse than Black Jack Randall?

One thing we keep getting teased about Outlander Season 4 is that Stephen Bonnet will be worse than Black Jack Randall. It’s hard to see how that’s possible considering everything that Black Jack did in the first two seasons, especially in “Wentworth Prison.” How can anyone possibly be worse than him.

Book readers know what happens, but still often view Black Jack Randall as the worst of the two. There’s a sadist streak in Black Jack, whereas Bonnet is a pirate and you expect him to do bad. Personally, I can’t see anyone being worse than Black Jack Randall — I can’t see Outlander pulling off a Game of Thrones.

However, this is taking the statement literally. Does the statement really mean that we’ll feel more hatred towards Stephen Bonnet or that his actions seem worse than Black Jack’s ever did?

When we first met Black Jack Randall, we instantly got an idea of his character. That sadistic side to him was always clear. He found pleasure in breaking other people and raping men and women.

Meanwhile, Stephen Bonnet is a chameleon. He’s able to be what he needs to be at the time. That can mean being friendly to Jamie and Claire at first to get him out of dodge, but then turn the tables on them when needed. He seems to give them a warning in the Outlander Season 4 trailer, but we know he’s talking about himself.

There is something inherently worse in someone who can seem good but turn out to be evil than someone who is just downright evil. Maybe he’ll be worse because we’ll hate to love him or love to hate him more than Black Jack.

What are your questions for Outlander Season 4? What do you still need to know? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Outlander Season 4 premieres at 8/7c on Starz.