Outlander | Behind the Season 5 Finale | STARZ

This episode, more than ever, relied on complete collaboration. Hear more about how the Outlander Season 5 finale came together from Caitriona Balfe, Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, Executive Producer/Writer Toni Graphia, and Director Jamie Payne.
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[@Bailey2006a]

Can we get this woman an Emmy already!This was a transcendent performance by a brilliant actress at the very height of her acting powers. If this show was on HBO, Netflix or Hulu, Caitriona would already have, at least, one Emmy on her mantle. STARZ has got to get their collective asses in gear and push these calcified awards entities into recognizing this treasure they have on their roster. I would also widen this task to include the egregiously overlooked work of Sam Heughan', too. If these award shows were actually about the task of assessing the BEST work and not whatever is hyped into the zeitgeist,, both Caitriona and Sam would have been recognized, years ago ,for the brilliant work they have been doing. . In any case, this performance is sure to make it easier for Caitriona to attain more quality roles beyond the Outlander Universe. I would love to see her in more movies.

[@bonnierobertson3993]

Agree!

[@mary.gcarpenter1490]

Glad you included Sam in that statement, because he is every bit as good as Cait. She did get an award earlier though, after the "Faith" episode. And Sam also received one but in his own country, Scotland. But I think those were the only ones they received, but they deserved alot more. They are very good at their jobs. Season 6 doesn't look very good, getting blamed for things they didn't do. Why them? They have alot more cast members now, so why have everything blamed on them. Let them have some peace to heal for more than 15 minutes. Can't believe Roger and Bree ended up at the same place. Wonder how that happened. Very interesting the way they played out the rape. I had already thought something like that when I read what was going to happen. Shut your eyes and go with something nice that's happened, think about your marriage to Jamie and how happy you were when you fell in love with him. Just something to keep her in the Twilight Zone until it was over. As far as the awards go, don't hold your breathe. They have nothing to do with how good or bad an actor or actress they are, or the good work they do, I've always believed and still do, its who you know, but always hope they prove me wrong. They dont.

[@shaunawerner5986]

@@mary.gcarpenter1490 I agree. I also have to point out that books are different from the TV series. They have to be its a different format which you consume in a different way. You are never going to be able to include every detail from the books into a series no matter how hard you try and furthermore you're not meant to. I think that everyone on this series does a fantastic job from that point.

[@bernicebest]

I Totally Agree, I was unsure about watching this last Episode, but I managed it! What a Poignant Last Word, ‘Safe’ All Beautifully Done to perfection as is their standard of excellence.

[@alejandrocano2434]

Amen.

[@Romy-90]

"How do you feel?" "Safe." And the episode closing with the Skye Boat Song and the sound of rain at the end. Perfect ending for an emotional episode.

[@yelitzaalva5431]

I cried long after the episode was over... and rewatch that last scene couple times more...

[@govind773]

Exactly

[@valeeljaiek]

@@yelitzaalva5431 Me too, I cried so so much

[@allylambert8470]

I could not get over how perfect that ending moment was. What an amazing way to wrap up the season

[@fleurvdh123]

I just LOVED Marsali in this episode!

[@sahanaarani5954]

Me too! Such a badass

[@JeanBakula]

Me too! She's becoming a force to be reckoned with!

[@LisaSchettner]

SAME! Since she's joined the family, she's become one of my favourite characters :)

[@fleurvdh123]

Lisa Schettner Same!! I’ve grown to love her so much

[@LisaSchettner]

@@fleurvdh123 *high five*

[@tygrlili]

Balfe deserves to win an Emmy for her performance! She was magnificent!

[@annamaura89]

The way jamie was so careful with claire was so beautiful

[@sylviapinet9887]

I suffered with Claire and cried during her ordeal. I appreciated her strength. I was so relieved when Jamie, Roger and Ian arrived to save her. Roger and Brie with Jemmy returned home giving insight on how the stones work. Great series !

[@hinahinananoha7783]

How do the stones work??

[@sylviapinet9887]

@@hinahinananoha7783 After going through the stones and returning home, Brie and Roger both stated that they were thinking of home. The day in modern time that Claire first fell through the stones, she and Frank had been discussing the events in history of Scotland 200 hundred years ago. When Claire returned to Jamie after 20 years, she was thinking of him and that time period. Brie and Roger traveled from modern time back 200 hundred years to Claire and Jamie. PERHAPS, the stones carry you to the place and or time of your hearts desire. Roger and Brie with Jemmy returned because Fraser's Ridge and their family was now their true home. THIS IS JUST A THEORY ! But it makes sense to me.

[@signeballethorup479]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO From what I understand, it's based on a very important scene in the books.

[@gator33336]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO If they only make shows and movies by what audience likes, nobody would be pleased, or there will be no shows or movies. The solution is that each of us makes our own show in our own bubble.

[@sloth8632]

@@sylviapinet9887 Or Jemmy wasn't thinking 200 years in the future, so they couldn't all go through? Maybe they have to wait until he is older and can understand the thoughts required to time travel.

[@friedmangos]

I had started to like Marsalli very slowly but when she ended Lionel the way she did, I was punching the air with excitement and adoration for her. That was a great scene to write into the episode. She did great! Her acting at the end when Jamie found her in the surgery room was very very convincing and well done.

[@constantine9142]

I was dreading this episode cause I was worried it was gonna be unwatchable but the way they filmed this episode proved these writers truly deserve more recognition than they get. Anyone else it would of been too hard to watch like passion of Christ movie or underplayed the brutality of it where it is almost insulting. I can't even put it into words what they did with this episode other than these other directors and writers in Hollywood need to learn from this episode when they are making movies or shows dealing with this kind of ugliness.

[@Razza1941]

Laver constantine I had a very hard time watching Jaime’s rape. It was much more graphic. This episode leaves most of that to your imagination, and my imagination ran wild with it.

[@angelaraber]

I like the way they mainly focused on her face just zoning out and the rapists were just a blur. It showed how it would feel in real life. It was very powerful.

[@constantine9142]

@@Razza1941 yea and Jaime's was more psychological cause he waited till Jaime was falling apart mentally along with physical by using his hair to remind Jaime of Claire which really hurt them physically for awhile, I don't think Claire is gonna have too much issues of having Jaime touch her and etc compared to what he had to deal with tbh. But I hope I'm not making her rape sound less worse cause it isn't cause she was gang raped but at least none of them bastards used Jamie as a way to violate her like Randall did. That's all I'm trying to say. But on a lighter note I loved the end of this episode when Claire was like I've been through too much shit to let this break me! Oh and marsali saying you hurt me, you hurt my family, and you hurt my ma! Oh that had me tearing up a bit and rooting for her. I freaking love marsali so much as a character on the show I barely notice how Fergus is kinda forgotten compared to how front and center he was in the second and third season. But I still wish they would develop Jamie and Claire's adopted kids especially Fergus more with Brianna and Roger. They took the time to build Ian and their relationship up so they really need to focus on Fergus and marsali with bree and Roger.

[@RobinMooreBand]

Yes! I was thinking I would have to fast forward everything.

[@brigettebelenky9996]

I was very scared to watch it because it is a realistic type of horror. However, of course it is acting and so I knew they were all safe. They really deserve more recognition!

[@teresatorres8540]

The only reason I added Starz was for this show and it ended perfectly, not a cliff hanger but life going on with storms ahead just like real life Bravo well done.

[@sofiaalleratucha3279]

The acting of catriona was flawless.

[@bonnierobertson3993]

Caitriona Balfe did a spectacular job in this episode! They all did and do in every episode but she outdid herself in this one. They are all so very good! Thank You Diana Gabaldon for your amazing writing and collaboration in this stunningly done work called: Outlander!!!

[@Thomas-my4yf]

This episode was so original and so moving. Those hallucinations of the 70s-80s were so smart ...

[@valerievzqz]

I loved jamie back to his old s1,s2 look

[@Heyysisah2]

They were from the 60s

[@Thomas-my4yf]

Jenna Lee Yeah they came from the 60s , but the hair and clothing was 70s

[@RArtis-xs8so]

I cried so very hard during this episode. My heart just broke for Claire.

[@tastesalty6242]

In this episode we could see how Claire is one of the strongest woman. I mean she was able to stand up and move on really quickly (i mean it could take years to move on) and when she said all the horrible things she lived during all these seasons i was like "wow indeed, your mind is incredibly strong" she's just fantastic. but then i remember a lot of women in history had to go through kind of the same things (war, r*pe, loose a child at birth, beaten up etc etc) and had to move on quickly because nobody would give a f*ck so then i realize (again, i mean i already knew it) women are so powerful..

[@TheLucille7]

Was hard to watch but why try to hide from reality? I cried through the whole show. Something is very wrong if Caitriona doesn’t win an Emmy. Her ability and range as an actor is awesome.

[@hinahinananoha7783]

TheLucille7 When I want to know reality I read news. Not entertainment shows on Starz.

[@gator33336]

@@hinahinananoha7783 News are even harder to watch than any violent scene in any show. Besides, they are cold, there is no love story in them.

[@RAMartini]

An artistic and brutally gut wrenching episode in one. As an audiophile the choice of this song, never my love, by the Association couldn’t have been more perfect. Not only does it speak of the time this scene was shot, but this song about a man telling a woman he will never get tired of her or let her go. Never my love. This show continues to be some of the most epic storytelling ever put on film.

[@thevicarage9841]

Caitriona's performance was incredible! But so was Sam's. If you go back and look at the expressions flickering in his eyes you can see so many things happening. He's very subtle and didn't try to detract from Cait. But his was a powerful performance. Cait's face is what I read. Sam's eyes are what I read. They are both sublime and have an amazing creative synergy together.

[@tkb9851]

I wanted to see Claire's "process" back to Jamie. Like she did for him in "La Dame Blanche". Thats why I pay for cable. To watch that one single show, on that one single channel, for that one single reason. Episode was so hard to watch. Very well done. That actress is just such a force.

[@evelynavinante333]

Emmy deserving performances.........thank you, writers, Catroina, cast & crew. One gem of a finale. Thank you.

[@tototoo82]

Best part of the finale....Marsali and the syringe.

[@janetsides901]

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I cried uncontrollably. It was very well done. My husband wanted to turn it off. I'm 58years old,and I said just leave the t.v. On. I lived it,I can handle this.

[@s1ygirl]

Amazing job for portraying this horrific crime with such care and sensitivity.

[@annek5013]

That this heart wrenching but thoroughly insightful episode aired on Mother's Day here in the US was so much more than an amazing coincidence. While rape is certainly not the experience any of us would want our mothers to be associated with, so many mothers have been through experiences equally as traumatic in raising their families. Outlander honors women with the tragic and the beautiful aspects of womanhood that have been both neglected and exploited for eons. That we have actors as sensitive and intelligent portraying the best of manhood and womanhood in Sam and Caitriona has been a blessing to me. This series has been an inspiration as well as a consolation for promoting the mature emotional sensitivities we are all called upon to pursue in our lives. Humanity can gain inspiration from the wisdom taken by writers, actors and producers that this series exemplifies. Well done, Outlander!

[@gingermurrell1443]

AnneK...very well said!!!

[@juliew9119]

Brilliant episode! Heartbreaking to watch, but the symbolisms... the dripping ceiling (everything was caving in), the orange (that she took when she asked the king to release Jamie from prison, her taking back power), the vase (that she had never owned, season 1)...in the 60’s scenes, how everyone was in 60’s wardrobe except Jamie, hugging her with his plaid)... brilliant writing, acting ... Catriona Balfe showed such vulnerability... amazing actress ... can’t wait for season 6!!

[@annek5013]

Julie W Thank you for your reminder of the brilliant use of symbols throughout this excellent episode. It added so much to my appreciation of the twelfth episode. The symbol of the house alone becomes a powerful extended metaphor for Jamie and Claire's marriage. If you go back to Book 2 Dragonfly in Amber, Claire and Jamie spend the night before their 20 year parting in the deserted house on the slopes of Craig na dun. Clair has to escape out the ramshackle back to make it up to the stones and back 200 years to Frank and safety, while Jamie fights for his life with 2 English soldiers breaking his nose. They are reunited in a brothel in Book 3 Voyager to show that they both have been damaged by their long separation when life has intruded on their marriage. Then when they travel to America in Book 4 Drums of Autumn, they live in a series of lean-to's and a cabin, then finally the big house in Book 5 The Fiery Cross, the new Lallybroch, where the roof leaks after Claire's rape in Book 6 A Brearh of Snow and Ashes and Jamie badly damages his already injured finger repairing the roof shingle. Jamie's remark in Book 1 Outlander that he has survived by eating grass expands into his telling Claire he was so damaged by Black Jack Randall that he had lived for 20 years hiding under a blade of grass but that she built him a lean-to. Diana Gabaldon's symbols are threads she has woven throughout the 8 existing novels. That she has been consistent in her use of these Figurative Language devices only adds to the artistry of her storytelling. That the writers, producers and actors have made use of these devices visually on the television series further enhances the brilliant work of a highly skilled author and reveals the beauty of a long term marriage where both partners have struggled for its survival. We the readers and viewers are the lucky recipients of artists who are skilled and generous in sharing their crafts to show us that marriage can be worth the struggle to create a place of refuge and beauty if its partners are willing to contribute to its survival equally.

[@gator33336]

@@annek5013 Excellent!

[@juliew9119]

AnneK Well said! Thank you for reminding me of all of the other symbolisms in the novels. Makes me want to re-read them again! Diana Gabaldon is a gifted writer, and when the TV series launched 6 years ago, I was very sceptical that they could pull it off, bring her books to life... well, I have to say, brilliantly produced, directed, written and acted! Can not WAIT for season 6, which I’m sure will be a long wait due to our state of affairs... will give me time to re-read the books! Lol!

[@annek5013]

Julie W Glad we could learn from each other, Julie. I totally agree with you on the high quality of the Outlander tv series. I'm hard put to say whether I prefer the tv series or the books. I love them both equally for the high quality of their use of their respective mediums. After rereading the first 6 books, I can only say there is much gold to mine there and I am thoroughly enjoying reading the books again. I will be starting to reread Book 7 Echo in the Bone this week. I was originally attracted to the Outlander story by first watching the tv series through Season 3, but having been an English teacher, I wanted more. The amazing details in the books enrich the tv series so much that I will probably never be without them thanks to Diana Gabaldon's curiosity and very thorough research. Droughtlanders are bearable for me now because I can always pick up the books to read again. I learned the value of rereading books that had depth to them when I was teaching. (I did a Masters Degree thesis on color symbolism in Tess of the D'Urbervilles.)There is so much to gain from multiple readings of books we love. Francis Bacon was right when he said "Some books are meant to be tasted..some to be swallowed and digested" or words to that effect. Enjoy your rereading. I look forward to hearing of your discoveries.

[@juliew9119]

AnneK Tess of the D’Ubervilles ... excellent novel! Another book that I need to revisit... I read the Outlander series about 12 years ago, by fluke, only because my staff were passing around the novels... I was hooked... we all were! Never did we imagine a TV series would emerge.. the characters were too well rounded, the story, the content... looking foreword to next season... and decided to re-read the books

[@TheHomesteadingHobbit]

Was truly one of the hardest episodes to watch. However I've watched it several times already since yesterday, delving into the symbolism from the vase, the orange, the dragonfly, the kilt, all of it. This was depicted so remarkably from the books, and you guys pulled it off in a way I'll never be able to understand. I said to Sam yesterday on Twitter, if he and Cat don't get Emmys and Golden Globes next year for this, I will rage.

[@jacquesteward4476]

The Modest Hobbit help, i couldn’t figure out the orange

[@LuisaFonti]

@@jacquesteward4476 Le roi Louis XIV lui a donné une orange et après elle se fait violer. That means she was practically rape by the king Louis after he gave her the orange from his orangerie. It was the only thing I could relate it to.

[@Maniaru96]

what about the vase?

[@TheHomesteadingHobbit]

@@jacquesteward4476 The orange was from the second season when she had to give her body up to the king for Jamie's release from prison. That orange he gave her before it happened. She took it as she was walking out the door. The vase was from Season 1 episode 1 when she was in Inverness window shopping. One of the first times we hear Claire is her narrating about how she never lived in a place long enough to ever own a vase. She sees the vase as the foundation to her home, her world.

[@TheHomesteadingHobbit]

Being someone who understand disassociation from abuse experience as a child, a victims brain falls into a place, a dreamscape of some sorts, to help counter the trauma the body is going through at that moment. It's a coping mechanism to keep them surviving through the ordeal. I completely resonated with this because this is exactly what happens when a person disassociates. Their brain breaks off from the present trauma and gives them a safe space. If anyone is ever interested in disassociation identity disorder, look up the YT channel, Multiplicity and Me. This girl is literally my hero.

[@isabelle1976]

Great episode for a great season. Very well thought out and respectfull of this painfull subject. From the very 1st minutes, the atmosphere was there, full power, with great talent. The acting is outstanding, which isn't a surprise from this super talented cast. Lauren's beautiful performance is to be noticed in here too, as Cait's and Sam's . Dissociation very nicely done too. Clever to start with new ring over the turntable. We immediatly know it isn't a memory.

[@ov_09]

Incredible strong and true performance of Caitriona Balfe in the last episode of season 5 worth Oscar 👏 very deep and touching, it evoked deep reflections as all the scene happened for real. I am impressed! Thank you for such a powerful ending from a true Outlander fan!

[@richardeliasjames5190]

*Jamie is just the most amazing person ever and so is Claire there chemistry is just unbeatable*

[@killerqueen4411]

I know this scene is polarising so I thought I'd share my thoughts. Yes, there is a lot of rape in this series. However even today the statistic is 1 in 4 imagine what It would have been like 300 years ago. People are comparing Jamie's and Claire's depiction of rape. Jamie was not allowed to detach himself from the experience Randall was doing his best to psychologically and physically torture him. In the books it's only detailed in flashbacks. But when you're their with him through the experience you understand why he is so traumatised and broken after. I think it was quite groundbreaking as male rape is rarely shown in such a graphic level. It made it as horrifying as it should be particularly given that Randall was a sadist who wanted to completely break Jamie. With Claire it's not a better scene. She's beaten and gangraped. However the coping strategies and the attackers are different. The core reasons are the same to cause degradation and violence. However Randall had for years obsessed over Jamie every aspect of what he did was for the ultimate purpose of possessing him. These men whilst having a vendetta against Claire do no not share that desire or the same sadism as Randall. Jamie does to an extent attempt to depersonalise from the experience as he has hallucinations of Claire. Claire knows what is happening the attackers couldn't care less about her being mentally present. So she allows herself to detach to cope with the horror of what is happening. Both are very different equally emotionally turbulent experiences of rape.

[@maryshaffer8474]

They had Randall buying a child to rape as if it's everyday thing to him.

[@poulomi__hari]

This is exactly what I was trying to say. Jamie was so brutally tortured, that at a point his mind and body stopped fighting. He completely gave up. After that, Randall managed to make him enjoy the assault. So somewhere during those despicable hours, Jamie enjoyed the rape. And that broke his spirit, as he was later overcome by guilt. With Claire there was nothing such. It was a gangrape and she coped with it by her mental hallucinations. She probably went numb as she remembered nothing of it- who or how many. She felt nothing except pain, distress and fear. And the attackers weren't obsessed with sadistic instincts like those of Randall. Claire is shaken, humiliated, broken, but her spirit isn't. Jamie however, was destroyed. It took him a long time to come back but its amazing that he did!

[@killerqueen4411]

A Cool Million I think peoples quarm was that the violence was shown with Jamie and not with Claire. And I could to a degree understand why people find that an unequal display. However the writers are allowed to take creative liberties and show how victims cope with the attack differently. Other characters like Brianna and Ian didn't have the attack the shown it was only touched upon in their emotions after. In the books you're not their with Jamie in Wentworth whereas when Claire is raped she details the full experience. I find both scenes stir an equally emotional response with Jamies I was horrified. I was with Claire too but I felt as if I had attempted to retreat to this safe place with her. I can't stand when people say they just use rape as a plot decive. This series I think handles rape of both genders excellently probably one of the best displays I've seen. I'm also an ex fan of game of thrones and they had a tendency to throw rape here and there without any care as to how they approach it. I do wish an equal amount of credit had been given to Sam like it has Caitriona for acting. As from what I read he found the whole Wentworth ordeal extremely difficult to film. But that's just me.

[@janeywilcox6821]

I'm still TRAUMATIZED by what Randall did to Jamie!! :(( Basically had to fast forward and skip most of the last episode because its just too much!! I was watching this show to escape the stresses of today's world. To watch a simpler time when people lived in charming log cabins, cooked on open fire, traveled by horse, was close to nature and women had beautiful long dresses. A peaceful time before iPhones and Facebook etc. Instead, I get rape rape rape, murder and beatings! Getting fucking sick of it to be honest..

[@killerqueen4411]

Janey Wilcox it wasn't a simpler time it was full of social injustice and violence. Name any period of time which has ever be inherently peaceful it's mainly been filled with war and crime. It's part of the appeal of the show to watch a somewhat modern woman navigate the trials of the past.

[@gracepazski2377]

They should of let Fergus say goodbye to Murtagh in season five after his death. They had a great relationship.

[@jackiemartin5441]

Claire was outstanding. If she doesn’t get an Emmy, then something is terribly wrong with the process. Marsali was fearless and I loved her. The episode was very hard to watch and I cried a lot. Jamie gave the best look when he was leaving from Browntown. That look could kill. The whole thing has stayed on my mind since it aired. I watched it many times now and it is still powerful.

[@jennifery5353]

I cried so hard during this episode. I mean, the last few episodes has been tear-jerkers. But this one still has me crying. It was done very well though and, for me, it was amazing to see the amount of empathy she has from her family since a lot of them has been through a traumatic experience similar to her’s.

[@cynthias5014]

I was afraid myself to watch this episode because I had no idea how it was going to be done. I ended up watching it and I didn't react at all in the way that I thought I would. What was done to Claire was gruesome however what was done to Jamie by Black Jack Randall was gruesome as well. So y'all kept saying it took an entire team to pull this episode off but for some reason it didn't touch me emotionally as many scenes in previous episodes did.

[@shelbyrider3580]

cait's acting was astounding...but shoutout to all the others as well! the micro facial expressions of young ian's, fergus, and jamie really made it emotional! all of them knowing the feelings claire was going through and their utter support without hesitation! made me cry seeing them fight for her.

[@joannthompson670]

I hated this episode, partly because it was so real to me and brought back dead/hidden memories of things that happened to me like that as a young girl. (I'm fine now) After watching this video, I can understand now, why it was done the way it was and why the story was told... Still, an extremely hard episode to watch. but writers, actors, everyone did an extremely excellent job!! I had to walk away for a few minutes, then once I was able to come back, I had to explain to my dear husband why I fell apart (sigh) but I'm fine now... God Bless every person who has ever had to deal with anything like this in your lives and give you peace.

[@faith_fashion_Fitness08]

GOD bless you too❤

[@daphneamin]

I would love to know who choose the song “Never my Love”???? This is such a powerful song choice.

[@angelaraber]

I loved it. It was perfect for those dreamlike scenes. It was so jarring to get pulled back to the ugly reality. I wanted to stay in that house.

[@dianacollins9938]

@Daphne Amin I thought the same. I haven’t heard that song since the early 70’s....but maybe I’m remembering the Blue Swede version from 1974. The Association released this in 1967. 🤷‍♀️

[@melrose22jp]

As everybody was talking what's going to happen in the final episode, I chose the time when I felt OK, made a cup of tea and tried to focus on understanding the story. Well, it was heavy but I was glad to see Claire and Jamie are not fighting alone anymore. Their children and in laws, all young generation stood up for her. Now they give more strength to her. It must be so helpful for her. I thought the meaning of having family.

[@haffoc]

I was worried about how you guys would handle Claire's ordeal. I think you did a great job. It was the best episode of the season.

[@renmarkable7905]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO out of curiousity have you read the books? they are FAR more violent

[@jeanfitzsimmons7442]

When this or any victim of assault or rape watches an episode or even a testimony in the Senate, the flashbacks come. There is no way to prevent them. Having been a victim, and having worked as a counselor for victims, I know this is the case. Even now, when I am old, the rapists dead, they may still wander through my mind, infecting moments. It isn’t that a victim gives their life to these, she doesn’t, and moves on. But evil haunts. That is why we know it as evil. Long dead, it raises fleshy bumps, and paints pictures in our minds. We lived in an age of “don’t tell, you will be punished” and society as well as the perpetrator did so. So, yes. It is necessary to tell this story well, because society, the perpetrator and the victim, still know it is the truth. The harder it is to tell this story, and still seek to tell its truth, the more likely we will change that societal and perpetrator’s threat to to falsehood.

[@kimquinn7728]

Thank you for speaking so eloquently from the heart.

[@renmarkable7905]

flashbacks play a huge role in later storylines in the novel.

[@leaflover9625]

It was such a heart wrenching episode. I had difficulty sleeping afterwards.

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Wow..finished the series last nite..so powerfully and yet beautifully done...I cried and cried...Plz someone give theses actors some awards already...and..Will there be more?

[@JuliandratheGreat]

My humble comment is difficult to articulate, as I believe this episode is so incredibly perfect on all of its many faceted layers. I’m in complete awe of all that were involved to create such a masterful episode. Thank you! 🖤

[@Stovini95]

Claire is the bravest characters that I have ever seen in a movie or tv series. I love outlander serie, feelings are so strong, i promised I wouldn't have ever cry for a movie but Outlander it's closer to let us to forget that there are actors and you can believe in real feelings.

[@bruderandlouise]

Best episode of Outlander to date. Rich, evocative, detailed. Bravo.

[@kayshalaculpepper5881]

This episode was raw and real. It was hard to watch but I appreciate the direction and the storyline. The strength of the Characters and the actors in this show is amazing.

[@lilimarlene7813]

Claire’s ‘Wentworth.’ Outstanding!

[@mariselaisea5417]

Great episode! Amazing performances of all the cast! Excellent Season!

[@blazethealaskanmalamute4633]

I cried when I read through this in the book & again during the TV series. Claire played it so well but something like this is so sad!

[@KewpieGirl]

Best tv series of the year, Claire should get award, her acting art and talent shouldn't be ignore. This episode is for all women who's been like Claire or rape victimized, its a wake-up call, and show men how women can be painful. I cant believe this show end beautiful that will come for next season again. Cant wait!

[@57beckster]

I loved this episode of the finale, yet I felt that the only thing missing was the battle drums during the rescue.

[@suetoelle7582]

I too was listening for the drums!

[@nemesis5271]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO it was in the book.

[@jennifergangway9182]

This is why I'm obsessed with this series. Thank the writers, actors, and entire staff of these triumphant scenes! Sending light and love from South Carolina 💜

[@dailycarolina.]

2:22 "... and if necessary, the protection of my body as well" he did say that to Claire on their wedding night

[@mycoshe]

This episode was brutal, I don't know how I got through it I cried so much and just when I thought I was done crying, Claire broke down and so did I.

[@timothyferris3382]

Brilliant, heart breaking performance by Caitriona!

[@monavallejo]

OMG I just finished Season 5 and speeachless 😭😭😭 What a performance 😲😲😲 I cried since Sam finds Claire all broken and rapped until the end 💔💔💔 They deserve so many awards!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@karenranallo3836]

So awesome the thought and purpose you put to telling this story. Individually each actor, director, writer, producer, costume director, makeup, set director, film crew contributed to making an outstanding series 5. I could go on and on and have written several post to praise this production, so thank you fir giving your best.

[@zinebjaafari5368]

This episode was so hard to watch yet so creatively written and portrayed. Such a well done season. Outlander is truly a show that ages well just like fine wine.

[@sweingold5686]

" You are alive. You are whole." Sam's loving message to Claire. The ending intimate scene was breathtaking. And the Skye song clearly with just rain. Beautiful.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Many thanks to Matthew, Toni and all the makers of OUTLANDER. 💜 I've appreciated all the seasons, but season 5 is, by far, my favorite in regards to style and production quality. Keep up the excellent work. And thanks to Starz, too!

[@nellyell3265]

Same here, Season 5 have so much different in terms of quality. Are you aslo following on twitter and Instagram?

[@auntvesuvi3872]

No, Marconi... I'm trying to lessen my digital footprint. I don't do either Twitter or Instagram. I barely do Facebook... KZbin is my strongest guilty pleasure. 😉

[@nellyell3265]

You don't feel cool with social media Buzz's?

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Not so much, I guess. 😊

[@nellyell3265]

I see, Busy with family planing?

[@eloramaxwell7020]

Low key pissed we didnt get this at the end of the ep on Sunday. Like idc about the new High Town series at all.

[@honeypunt5962]

I have to agree on that. Was kind of misleading and i felt disappointed! I had no desire to see Hightown after that.

[@eloramaxwell7020]

@A Cool Million that's a lovely point. Just sitting there listening to the Skye Boat Song and the oncoming storm was such a moment.

[@eloramaxwell7020]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO it's in the book and why should it be kept out? It's something that happens in the real world then and today. Outlander hasnt ever shied away from hard topics and they wont if they continue with plots from the books

[@maryshaffer8474]

High Town has thoroughly unlikable characters without redeeming qualities.

[@georgemaris7422]

If I could give you 2 thumbs up, I would. Thought when I saw that the finale was going to be an hour & 50 minutes, I thought "Cool, they are really going to give enough time to this finale like they use to do in previous Seasons". Then to be tricked with that lame new Starz show really annoyed the hell out of me and disappointed me in the Outlander producers that the finale wasn't, in point of fact, longer. AND angry at the Starz people for their trickery. How could they do that most especially given the finale's subject matter. Very calous IMH. It has been awhile, but read all of GB's books. Looking forward to the last one when she gets it out, however, I knew this very difficult scenario was forthcoming even though they jumped ahead into the next book already. During this difficult time in the world when tv watching is especially an escape, this whole thing was not well thought out by the Starz people. If I had been interested in that new show, sure aren't now. And like we need a show about spoiled rich people and a murder mash up, oh, that's new material! ***NOT!

[@ojgoudeau]

I was so... hurt by this episode... I love these characters so much. I was devastated me to see that happen to her.

[@constantine9142]

Marsali though when she said "you hurt me, you hurt my family....you hurt my ma!" Omg it truly had me even more love marsali as a character than I thought possible.

[@jacquelinebaker6133]

@@constantine9142 Was waiting for someone to comment on how stupendous Marsali (Lauren Lyle) was in this episode ... amazing acting both giving the wretch the needle and when Jamie found her on the floor in the surgery! Kudos to her!!!

[@constantine9142]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO better than a cliff hanger so I'm ok with it. It gives the character the illusion that alot of time to physically and mentally heal from everything. Look how rushed Roger was so I don't have an issue with it being the last episode

[@nemesis5271]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFOu make the same comments at least 5 times here 😂

[@nemesis5271]

@ಕೆ .ಆರ್ .ಗೌಡ CFO funny you asked that smh

[@mayadrayton6750]

They did such an outstanding job with this episode/it’s portrayal. This will always be one of my favorite episodes

[@fennyellis3366]

I cried like a baby while watching this episode.

[@alisonlouise6406]

Best series EVER!!!! I don’t want it to ever end...as soon as a season finishes I watch it from the beginning again 🤫🥰🤩❤️

[@robynoffer7675]

It was such an amazing episode and a wonderful season! I have laughed out loud,cried,grimaced and yelled at my television in anger and cheered out loud! Thank you to all involved!🤩🤩🤩

[@marikapreu9876]

Tränen laufen ...so ein starkes Ende vorerst ,, Outlander forever,,!!!!!!!

[@stellabudkiewicz2625]

Chapeau bass. In my opinion, episode 512 and the Wedding episode, will go down in the history of film art. I watched the whole episode breath in. Reading a book in a place of rape .... I cried. The authors brilliantly showed the importance of the role of a loving man, care, support and safety. I am glad that the declaration of love was quoted straight from the book ... these are beautiful words. Thank you all for your emotions. Thank you to the author of the book Diana Gabaldon for creating a story that is multi-layered, detailed, interesting and inspirational ... brilliant. I am looking forward to further emotions in Part 6 :)

[@zsuwolf]

I have not read the books but from the tweets preceeding the episode I kind of put together what was to come with Claire's abduction and all, so I prepared myself for the worst. It was not any easier to watch it though. I agree that the entire team of Outlander deserves a recognition for this episode. The way they have done it, by focusing not on the act of rape itself, but on how Claire endures it and how she tries to distance herself from it mentally - for she could not get away physically - was phenomenal. You could not see what was happening, but you could sure as hell feel it and suffer it with Claire. Caitriona did an amazing job, and so did everyone involved in the making of this episode. And also a few words of appraisal for Sam, John Bell, and Cesar as well - when they were standing over Claire, and claimed that they will kill for her as she cannot kill for herself.. It was such a powerful scene. I absolutely loved this finale. Wonderful job.

[@martinlewis1015]

When i first started watching this series, the title song always brought a deep feeling in me every time, but now they changed it it’s lost that feeling and just want to fast forward it

[@justifiedFaith209]

Yep. A disgusting and graphic obsession with sex and rape in that show.

[@MtnSnowflake]

Yes!!!

[@KG-VanityInKnickers]

@Martin Lewis I complete agree. During the first and second seasons, it always put a lump in my throat and I'd get a bit weepy but the choral version is just blah... I also fast forward through it.

[@tammyc9524]

The final episode was amazing and can’t wait til the new season starts. All the actors are amazing and play their parts realistically. Stay safe everyone and Bravo on this awesome show 💜

[@dmiller5765]

I love when Toni & Matt get together to write an episode. Strong & impactful way to end the season. Thank you, Starz, cast, crew & all the Outlander team.

[@muddywitch9016]

Not seen the episode yet, but the last episode of season one is the benchmark that the show has a hard time living up to since.

[@nemesis5271]

Which one? 11?

[@muddywitch9016]

farinay The last episode of season one called ‘To Ransom A Man’s Soul’

[@muddywitch9016]

Kelli Barnhouse Yes I know male rape is not as uncommon as many think. Especially if you take prison rape into account

[@michelleboone5688]

I've watched it twice. Powerful and superbly acted episode. I didn't think I would like the "dreamscape" element, but with the song it was just haunting. That said, I'll be that person and point out my pet peeve: it's "dissociate," not "disassociate." They are two different, albiet related, things. Her 'finding her happy place' to insulate her mind from the trauma is dissociation.

[@andersmalmgren6528]

Please bring Jamie to the 1970, it would be so epic. We need more time travel stuff

[@thinking7667]

I've thought about this a lot

[@victoriacoxhill8621]

The first thing is not going to happen because he is physically unable to. Just be patient with the second...

[@andersmalmgren6528]

@@victoriacoxhill8621 they can always come up with ways, fiction you know.

[@melaniemckown]

Remember he’s also a ghost when she went back to Frank .. I read there ya going to be more of a storyline about this ..

[@rkhan502]

Yes....I often wonder how the stories will unfold if jamie traveled to future. It could include more humour than violence.

[@macristinamanzano6968]

This came out to be one of the best series with great character arcs.

[@kenyamyler3588]

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! So that's what Sam meant when he said "making love without making love". On the porch taking her hand, holding her safe at the end, picking her up and carrying her to the scene. Symbolism and insight is stunning. The depth and breathe of Jamie and Claire's love is finally back, come full circle. Please STARZ, sign for 7 & 8. We need this story now, in the face of adversity, more than ever. Love all the accolades below, so deserved by whole team.

[@sheilaflaumitsch5250]

I had wondered how this story would be handled. I think it was done brilliantly.

[@Razza1941]

Ned Dennehy deserves some kudos. He brought Lionel Brown to life and we hated him so much. He did a good job. Cait says he is really a very nice man. I remember him from Peaky Blinders. Here’s to you Ned - 🤗🤗🤗

[@justinedesnos4469]

I KNEW I had seen him somewhere thank you

[@jaysalazar1207]

This was such a heart wrenching episode that was so well done

[@the2Pepita93]

I cried the entire time and had trouble to sleep. But I admire the way they decided to show it. Great job.

[@dk6510]

Fantastic episode, fantastic season. Going into this season I was nervous as for me the seasons had steadily gone from brilliant to very good to okay and finally to awful(season 4). This season reversed that trend. Starz kept much closer to the books, and for me this was the 2nd best season only bettered by season 1. So well done to the writers and producers keep it up. Even the twists like Bree and Roger and Jem trying to return to the 20th Century and not succeeding was cleverly done. Catriona did an awesome job in the last episode, but for me the most standout character from this season who has become one of my favorites is Marsali. I think Lauren did a fantastic job. I have a nasty feeling the droughtlander will be longer this time but we've got Bee's to look forward to and come season 6 more to be optimistic about. Well done!

[@hankthepatriot3733]

I'm new to the series, my wife and I binged the entire series just in time to catch the finale live. So with that said, what is "droughtlander"? Please forgive my ignorance. I simply don't recall this in the show.

[@irena6197]

Droughtlander is what fans call the gap between seasons of the show being released

[@hankthepatriot3733]

@@irena6197 oh! LOL!!! Yeah it makes sense now!!! Having binged the whole series and with that we were able to immediately get to the next episode to see what happens (Roger/regulators battle for example) because the suspense was brutal! I can see why the "drought" can be agonizing! I admire what longtime fans have had to endure! Having just watched the season finale, it hasn't struck us quite yet, considering how intense it was... needing sometime to decompress! But here in a day or so I imagine it will kick in, since it became a nightly ritual for us over the last few weeks. Thank you for filling me in!!!

[@joanforestmage4273]

@@hankthepatriot3733 And the "Bees" mentioned by D. Bailey is the next book in the series "Go Tell The Bees That I Have Gone" by Diana Gabaldon, which hopefully will be released this year, 2020. Bees will be the 9th book in the series. The TV show Season 5 is primarily material from the 5th book, although it included some of the plot lines from the 6th book. I hope they continue and do all the books, one each season! There's plenty of material from the books to put in the TV show.

[@hankthepatriot3733]

@@joanforestmage4273 I very rarely become interested in the source material that shows are based on, with that said, I have heard that the books that the show is based on gives the reader a deeper understanding of this world. I will be picking up the 1st book (along with the book "The Expanse" is based on) and checking it out! Thank you for your recommendation!!! Greatly appreciated!

[@teachermurph1]

So well done. Brilliance on everyone’s part.

[@kathleenfarris8710]

Oh boy, did I cry during this episode! What wonderful acting!

[@theresaiacouzzi-mills2205]

Wow the music and the on going back and forth in time loved it all the actors killed it... loved ever minute of it so many details had to watch it again very tough to watch the abuse Claire had endure bravo👏👏 to everyone wonderful job great season 5

[@jimharrison9977]

One of the best show. Love everything in there. Many thank to who made this show!!!

[@sahanaarani5954]

I loved this episode so much! I cannot get over it. So well made, hats off to the writers, Caitriona and Sam♥️ also I love how Claire and Bree are such fierce, fearless women..they are not scared of men they are not docile, submissive creatures these criminals are used to and their ego is hurt by Claire's defiance. I think with the rampant misogyny of those times, systematic oppression of female voice, illiteracy..it would be a challenge for women of modern times with strong opinions to survive unscathed. 😔

[@moragsamson4750]

Can't wait for series 6!!! Storylines fantastic as is the acting love love it.

[@Touichi-pc8ct]

I am tottaly in love with this serie

[@soniadejesus7433]

Beautifully done, all details, all aspects and reminiscences to other seasons. Great acting, excellent production. Congratulations to everybody - Cast, crew, stunts, photographers, musicians, assistants... Way to go everybody! 👏👏❤️❤️❤️⭐

[@imirien]

Well, you know, Claire is my fav character of all times. At the end of the first season I was upset due to the things happened to Jamie, then I was sad because of Brianna. But this. I feel devastated after watching this episode. I mean...Caitriona's acting is perfect, I believe her with all my heart. But I feel so broken now. I love and hate this TV-Show at the same time. It's what the Germans call Haßliebe.

[@ashleyvanross5202]

This was a great finale for Season 5! It was well written, directed, and the actors did an amazing job. I was moved to tears the entire episode. I truly enjoyed the "safe place" of the 60s and it was refreshing to see everyone in that setting. Just great job all around.

[@zalinajaal]

Loved the series!!! Thank you.

[@cleusapaula4307]

It was a lot of emotion in these last two episodes. Jaime and Claire, always fighting for each other. Super strong Claire to withstand all these brutalities. I couldn't contain my tears. I just love OUTLANDER. I’ll be hard for me waiting for next season!

[@qtcarmen7d896]

😫 this was the shortest season. I’m always left wanting more!!! LOVE this show!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@elenar.2143]

I think the hardest part for me to watch was when Jamie found Claire and she just shut her eyes in shame. This is something they thought would never happen. Ugh this ep was so heavy I loved every second of it. Outlander is such an amazing show

[@kirstenanderson7313]

I thought this episode was brilliant in its depth, in the dreamscapes she used to disassociate from the world. Also the details, acting, realism, yet sensitivity with such strong subjects. I cried so much, because-through the series and the books these characters have become beloved friends.

[@lorimeyers7369]

I cried. Cried and cried. She is an amazing actress.

[@abdousebki1112]

i want to thank all the crew for this journey i watch this serie from 2014 and it made me more mature

[@cinnamonfae7639]

This episode was just too real! Every detail, especially when then other guy from the future dint do anything to help her I was heartbroken and sick!

[@ashleytafoya8087]

This episode was phenomenal! Loved how they filmed it! Such a beautiful artistic way to depict such a evil act. After 5 seasons of a character you feel you know them and seeing something like that happen hits you in the heart. I cried. Awesome season!

[@leticiadiasvieira1343]

The episode was perfect, a gold key for the season.