Outlander Cast: The Bakra – Episode 109

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Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Outlander Season 3 episode 12: The Bakra.

In this episode, we chat: how much we LOVE the blood bath, The Bend and Snap, why we kept thinking of Professor Trelawney, the show having to admit there’s a lot of coincidences, why “The Bargain” was a tad uncomfortable for Blake, and why Mary actually went to a place we never thought would ever happen on this podcast, finally getting some momentum as we get to the finale, and much more!

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Lorraine Northrup
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December 5, 2017 at 12:08 PM

Mary, I laughed so hard at your comments about topless acting on this show, because it was exactly what I was thinking! Mrs Fitz, for sure. I love listening to your show. Thanks for all the fun.
gina
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December 5, 2017 at 3:16 PM

I am a book reader and I have enjoyed these episodes, but I always felt that the writers in season one were the best. I rewatched season one to see what it was that made it different, and what I came up with was that it was so much more mysterious, the dialogue was richer between the characters.I feel like much of the dialogue is trite and contrived in these last episodes, almost one dimensional. The acting is superb, but the writing was lacking in these last episodes. The regular writersToni Graphia and Matt Roberts, who know the book ,hit it out of the park, but the new writers seem flat and lacking in this season. I loved the first episodes, and AMalcolm and Of Lost Things were fantastic. I just feel they could have made these last episodes with the exception of The Bakkra could have been enriched with better dialogue between the characters. They need more mystery, more intrigue . They lost precious dialogue between Jamie and Claire with the extended Jungle scene in Uncharted. With that said, this last episode was fantastic, I loved the bringing all of the beloved characters together, but they certainly could have used an extra episode to develop the relationships between these characters. The interaction between LJG, Claire, and Jamie was fabulous, as was Fergus continuing to protect Jamie’s right. love this series, I just want more more more!
Mary Beth Sheetz
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December 5, 2017 at 11:27 PM

Just when I think I know how an episode is going to roll, my senses are treated to a goats blood bath scene! Still not the biggest thrill for me- I would call the episode: If Looks Could… because the vibes off of Claire/Jaime & LJG are pure electricity, with every glance from this trio. My great : the lustful looks between Claire & Jaime in the queue hit me like a G force on take-off ( something you just don’t get from reading- props to Balfe /Heughan) . My good: Jaime and LJG talking about Willie – Heughan managed the identical jaw set he had when he left Hellwater, so much tension in the eyes and expression of relief to hear his son was okay and happy. My bad: how the episode handled Jaime being re-captured. IMO Captain Leonard is taking up way too much screen time – his story should have ended at the party – he could have swept in, spied Jaime, made his little in the name of King George speech and then Lord John would have the chance to spring into glorious man crush action- dismissing Leonard with a ‘I’m the Guv’na here – my character reference trumps your one eyed tattle-tale’. This would have freed up screen time for all the brandy infused simmering hormones in the room : there were closets to be explored and heavy drapes to slip behind!! I give this episode two pleats short of 5 kilts.
ps. Re: the timeline discussion I use Gabaldon’s timeline page just to keep this all straight- it had been 3 years since Jaime and Lord John had parted at Hellwater- Willie is born in 1758, he is 6 years old when Jaime leaves in 1764. Jaime marries Leghair in 1765, Claire returns in 1766 – their paths all cross in Jamaica in 1767 . I just read The Scottish Prisoner ( recommend it Blake) – really gets into Jaime and LJG bro stuff – this adventure is set in 1760- Lord John takes Jaime from Hellwater on a spy mission to Ireland so their relationship is on a more equal footing. Key theme is LJG does not know Jaime is Willies Father, and when he realizes it in Voyager it intensifies his pining for Jaime. Makes me wonder if there’s to be a spin-off in David Berry’s future.
Allyburu
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December 6, 2017 at 12:08 AM

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Hold The PHONE!!! Wow!!!!! This episode covers the spectrum tonight, holy moly!! I think I have to give it a 4.9 Kilts, it was amazing!! Not perfect by any means, but you had me at Bloody Foot.
First off, my Good: the running commentary on Race/Human Relations in the 1700’s is superb, in all its facets. Of course Claire has a meltdown in the Slave Market, this entire institution is an Atrocity, she is a modern woman who has lived through much of the Civil Rights era in America, and has Joe Abernathy as her Best Friend, how could she not be outraged by humans being treated like cattle? And, lets be honest, this man is being sexually assaulted in public as though he were nothing but an animal to breed. This scene is so charged, I know there is controversy, but I appreciate the honest look at how things were. Historical Truth is often brutal and ugly, but we must never shy from the revelations of our troubled past. That is how history repeats itself.
Another facet of the ongoing Dehuminization, is the treatment of Yi Tien Cho as an exotic creature from afar…the young woman Otherizes him so hard, I’m surprised he’s still on his feet. Its painful when Jamie tells him in all honesty that he’s there as a literal distraction because he’s so different, but I think part of Jamie completely realizes how awful this is. Jamie has been objectified and otherized so many times, I’m sure its not lost on him, but he sees it as a necessary evil to keep attention off himself while he tries to find leads to Ian.
The other facet of Dehuminization is Geillis’ treatment of the boys, reducing them to objects of virginal power and sexual sacrifice…damn. She has gone so far as to render them disposable vessels, existing solely for her personal appetites. I think it’s a biting commentary on sexual assault and rape in our society, the echoes of which can be heard ringing loud and clear as I type this post.
On to my Bad: my only real Bad this week is Captain Leonard hauling Jamie off to the Slammer. Now, I’m sure it will all work out fine, but seriously, I’m done with Jamie going to Jail. That’s enough, thank you.
My GREAT!!!!!!!!:
BLOOD, ALL THAT BLOOD, oh my gosh, this whole scene captivated me in more ways than one!! I think I watched it about a dozen times, and each time I appreciate the theatricality and buck nutty crazy of it all, I just can’t tear my eyes away!! Morbid as it may be, that is a GORGEOUS piece of cinematography, the composure, the color, the novelty of this sort of balls out insanity is amazing, I DIG IT!! Well done, Bravo? . I have to say, Lotte Verbeek is simply Stunning, she is visually and emotionally arresting, you cannot take your eyes off her, even though you know it’s a train wreck of crazy coming your way, and all you want to do is turn tail and RUN. Poor Ian never had a chance. Oh, and sidenote, there is a thing called Devil’s Breath, it’s used in South America, and it renders the victim conscious, yet completely docile and helpless. Im not sure if it could be used as a tea, but when inhaled, it can be used to obtain information, as the one who has breathed it has no ability to censor what they say. They will(and have) revealed bank acct numbers, addresses, SSC info, etc. So yeah, not so far fetched, in my mind.
More GREAT is the whole LJG/Jamie/Claire awkward eye love triangle…oh, the twisted tales we weave…
My last GREAT is Yi Tien Cho and Margaret!! I am so pleased with how much dignity and agency the show has given to Both of these characters. It lit a fire in my heart when they forged their bond of the spirit, recognizing the true person in the other, not the façades tacked on by an ignorant and biased society. I love this whole development, and I appreciate Yi Tien Cho acknowledging to Margaret how badly she has been treated, and how with grace and gentility, he lets her know he Sees Her…beautiful…oh, my heart!!
Allyburu
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December 6, 2017 at 3:16 PM

Oh, and I forgot Temeraire, he was AWESOME!! I’m so glad he was given a bigger role and something to do. He is just sort of there in the book, and did nothing to really move the plot forward. I appreciate that he was given dignity and agency here, and that he was key to helping find Ian. Lovely 🙂
Sherry Riley
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December 7, 2017 at 12:47 AM

Blake, you mentioned that you didn’t remember Jamie giving John Grey the sapphire. Revisit Episode 303…All Debts Paid when Jamie was explaining his trip to the Silkie Island. He gave John the sapphire as proof of the story about looking for Claire there and finding the treasure, though he lied when he said that the sapphire was the only thing in the chest.
Mary, it wasn’t ten years since John saw Jamie. It was 3-4 years. Jamie was at Helwater until 1764….married Laoghaire in 1765…reunited with Claire in 1766…looking for Ian in 1767. Very busy but definitely not ten years. FYI.
My good was the meeting with John Grey and the way that Claire handles herself during a very uncomfortable moment in John’s office.
The bad was the reason why Captain Leonard was able to track down Jamie at the Governor’s Ball. Who told him? Toni Graphia said Leonard “had a feeling he would find Jamie there.” Yeah, right!
My great was the heated looks that Claire and Jamie gave each other while waiting in line to meet the governor. You could have melted steel with the heat in their eyes!
Also, loved the tender moment between Yi Tien Cho and Margaret….hope there will be a way for them to be together this season.I will give this episode 4.8 kilts, because of the last few minutes. Can’t stand Captain Leonard and hope he gets his just reward for betraying Claire.
Slainte mhath!
Kathy Churay
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December 7, 2017 at 3:55 PM

200 year old baby = Brianna, no? She was 200 years old when she was born – conceived in 18th century, born in 20th. Just sayin’.
Kathy Churay
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December 7, 2017 at 4:08 PM

Plus Clare’s look when he sees Lord John gazing longingly at Jamie — “WTF? Are you kidding me?”