Happy birthday, David Berry: 5 Top Lord John Grey moments in Outlander so far

4. Opening up to Jamie

While at Ardsmuir Prison, it’s clear that Lord John Grey has done something to earn him the position of governor. Jamie knows that, considering he knows what the title means. This isn’t a place for those who have done well in the army.

There’s never a need for David Berry’s Lord John Grey to open up. He doesn’t have to share anything with Jamie, but he does and it’s all because of the connection he felt when they first met when John was a young boy.

John plays the honesty so beautifully. It’s raw.

But it’s not all one-sided. Jamie opens up to John a little. This is a bond that’s forming and you can see it in both of their eyes. This is also the moment of confirmation that Lord John Grey is in love with Jamie, but knows he can’t have him.

3. Agreeing to marry Brianna

Some of Grey’s best moments in Outlander come from the most recent episodes. Season 4, Episode 11 delivered the moment Grey and Brianna finally met. It brought their storylines together, further cementing John into the life of the Fraser family.

Despite being blackmailed, Lord John Grey listened to Brianna. He became the person she could tell her secrets to. It’s clear that the connection is more than just because Brianna is Jamie’s daughter. John is a kind and caring man.

He gave her hope when she was just about losing it. After hearing that Roger was miles away, he forgot all about her attempting poorly to blackmail him, likely knowing that she would never go through with it. After all, she is her father’s daughter, as much as she wouldn’t like to admit it.

The timing of the engagement announcement cut things fine, but it was perfect. Just before Brianna even had to give Mr. Forbes an answer, Lord John Grey came to her rescue, likening their bond to that of John and Jamie’s.