12. Episode 1: Saying his oath to Jamie
The Outlander Season 5 premiere was full of some big moments. While I’m sure many would expect wedding moments to make it to this list, there are other moments that stand out for me. This post is about Roger moments—his growth as a character.
So, it comes down to the oath-taking. Roger has to take a second to think about what Jamie is clearly asking. When it’s a general call for people to step forward, Roger struggles. He hesitates long enough for someone else to step forward.
Jamie has to find another way to encourage Roger to step forward. And when Roger does, he does it with courage and respect. He also shows that just because he’s not a man of the time doesn’t mean he doesn’t know what to do. He says the oath without Jamie whispering the words.
11. Episode 2: Communicating with Brianna in the woods
One of the downsides of Outlander Season 4 was not getting to see Bree and Roger together and happy. Almost every episode ended up with them arguing or separated in some way. So, it was important that Season 5 offered us a chance to see their relationship grow.
That was done quickly. In Episode 2, we saw Brianna teaching Roger how to shoot. That opened up an honest conversation.
It’s a huge step for Roger. He was calm and honest, sharing his thoughts and feelings. At the same time, he listened to Brianna. They didn’t argue, which is the way things would have ended before.