10. Episode 8: Saving Young Ian despite his own pain
During Outlander Season 5, Episode 8, Roger had to face his demons. Claire had saved his life but couldn’t save his voice. After his throat had healed, there was a mental block. He couldn’t let himself talk as he worked through the trauma in his head.
We got an episode with flashbacks that were extremely powerful. However, it’s the ending that this moment comes from.
Despite his own pain, Roger could tell that Young Ian was in pain. Despite considering suicide, he needed to prevent Young Ian from killing himself. And so, he saved Young Ian.
It led to a bond between the two that I don’t think will ever be broken. There’s something powerful that comes from healing with someone else.
9. Episode 1: Giving Jocasta a piece of his mind
Who didn’t love the moment when he gave Jocasta what for? She’d riled him up by making it clear that Brianna wouldn’t be getting her inheritance after all. Jemmy would get it because she clearly didn’t trust Roger.
That didn’t bother Roger. He wasn’t marrying Bree for money but for love. However, it certainly angered him.
He made it abundantly clear that Jemmy is his son. No matter what blood says, he will treat Jemmy as his son and he loves Brianna. It’s the type of reaction Jocasta wanted, but it was also excellent to see Roger stand up for himself.