Sam Heughan delivered a powerful performance throughout Outlander Season 4, Episode 6. Here are my top five moments throughout Blood of My Blood.
Outlander Season 4, Episode 6 split the story between Jamie bonding with Willie and Claire treating Lord John Grey. Throughout the Jamie portion, we got a chance to see him get to know the son barely anyone knows about.
It was a powerful performance throughout. Whether it was just teaching Willie about hunting or protecting him from the Cherokee warriors, Sam Heughan delivered throughout. Here are my top five moments from “Blood of My Blood.”
5. Telling Murtagh the truth
One of the things Murtagh asked in Outlander Season 2 was not to be lied to. He hated that Jamie and Claire were keeping secrets from him. So I’m glad that when Murtagh outright asked if Willie was Jamie’s son, Jamie admitted to it.
There was the request not to tell anyone, but that was all. Sure, Jamie didn’t go into details but then wasn’t the time. He was honest with his godfather and that’s all Murtagh has asked for. While it’s clear the tensions between them will be high in the future as they sit on opposite sides of the current situation, they also know they can trust each other.
4. The reunion with Lord John Grey
At the very start of the episode, we saw Lord John meet up with Jamie alone. This was a chance to talk first, sharing that Willie was around and be honest with the current situation. I love that Lord John was respectful of Jamie’s feelings, while also looking out for his son.
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But this is about Jamie. And we that moment of happiness in the reunion. John is a friend and you can see that in his eyes. This has been a season of reunions with various family members and friends. While Murtagh was the sweetest, I think this has been one of the warmest.
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3. Teaching Willie about the deer
While out hunting, Jamie had the chance to see everything that Willie already knew. Growing up as the heir to an estate, it was clear that he would already know plenty about shooting. What he didn’t know was how to treat the deer afterward.
Jamie had the chance to bestow some wisdom on him. This was a chance for the two to bond more, as Willie stepped out of his comfort zone. It was beautiful to see Jamie be a dad to his son without Willie even realizing it. You could see the pride in Jamie’s eyes.
2. Attempting to protect Willie
After questions about why Jamie never turned around, Willie was upset and angry. He decided not to respect the boundary with the Cherokee and went fishing in the wrong spot. Jamie knew immediately that it could cause trouble and that’s certainly what happened!
In an attempt to protect Willie, Jamie called out that Willie is his son. We know that to be true and for a moment, Willie looked confused, almost like he believed Jamie. There was a questioning glance, but he decided that it was just a statement to protect him. It doesn’t seem like Willie outright believed Jamie, but it could be enough to cast doubt later.
1. Giving Claire the ring
As suspected, the candlestick was used to fashion a ring for Claire. It’s a ring for Claire to replace the one that was stolen and matches her second one described in the book. This is a beautiful moment between the two and certainly ends the episode on a high.
After being apart the whole time (although a necessary episode to give both characters more development), we got a sexy and intimate moment between the two. Not only did Jamie give Claire a bath but he shared his heart with his wife.
What were your favorite Jamie moments in Outlander Season 4, Episode 6? Which parts stood out the most for you? Share in the comments below.
Outlander continues on Sundays at 8/7c on STARZ.