Full spoilers for Outlander Season 2, Episode 13, “Dragonfly In Amber.” This discussion is spoiler-free for the books, but full spoilers for the television episode. I’m just going to say it plainly: “Dragonfly In Amber” is simply a breathtaking episode of television. That is the review. That is the thesis. That is the whole thing....

Full spoilers for Outlander Season 2, Episode 12, “The Hail Mary.” This discussion is spoiler-free for the books, but full spoilers for the television episode. Quick answer: Outlander “The Hail Mary” works because Claire and Jamie are still making desperate plays, but the season has reached the point where history is closing every door. Jamie...

Full spoilers for Outlander Season 2, Episode 11, “Vengeance Is Mine.” This discussion is spoiler-free for the books, but full spoilers for the television episode. Quick answer: Outlander “Vengeance Is Mine” works because it gives the audience the satisfaction of seeing Sandringham punished, but it never pretends that justice can undo the damage. Murtagh delivers...