#they’re all superb actors and I’d love to see some of that chemistry mixed and matched

[davsoldart]

Here have a time waste-y doodle I had to get out of my head:

[queenstormbornn]

Outlander 4x13 SEASON FINALE SPOILER ....

okay ... so I just watched the outlander finale and overall it wasn’t my favorite but it wasn’t bad either.

1. really missing LJG in this episode.

2. did we really think the Mohawks were going to hand over Roger that easily?

3. I love how Claire always looks dirty lol.

4. loved the story of the time traveler. didn’t think he would’ve been killed by his own so I found that interesting.

5. I didn’t realize Claire was wearing the stone because I didn’t think it meant that much to her???

6. Jamie and Claire can never do a rescue mission and it turn out successfully. Hello? Wentworth Prison? Both times.

7. um ... Jamie ready to make amends with his daughter if that means taking the place of Roger. Dad goals?

8. Claire’s desperation of losing Jamie again nearly broke me. We haven’t seen them have a lot of emotional moments between one another this season — as everyone complains about — but god, you could feel the love, passion, chemistry, and desperation in that one scene.

9. Ian sacrificing himself so Jamie and Claire can be together and Jamie can finally be a father (in person) ... Ian, I love you. You’re making me cry. Seriously Ian is like a son to both Jamie and Claire.

10. Top notch acting between Sam, Cait, & John Bell but especially between Sam and John.

11. Roger beating Jamie ... uh. I understood his anger, but wailing on Jamie. I did not like it. But props to Jamie for taking it.

12. Claire, step in now. We understand how hard this is for her watching her man get beat and all but, I would’ve stepped in after one punch and been like alright. Enough.

13. Claire telling Roger. Superb acting. Richard really is talented. Showcasing the mixed feelings Roger feels. Relief, anger, sadness, heartbreak, disgust, etc.

14. Jamie — your protectiveness needs to tone down just a bit. Claire, scolding him cracks me up but annoys me too. She’s always been a voice of reason for Jamie. A bit too clichè writing for me here.

15. Roger — you have to think about going back to Brianna?? Granted the kid might now be yours but you love her. If you had to think about going back — do you really 100% truly love Brianna as much as you claim?

16. Murtagh and Jocasta — I ain’t hating it. Murtagh needs some action. He deserves it. Let him get it. Besides they’re cute.

17. Brianna, you going to drop that kid on the floor by how you’re squatting! Also, cute how Murtagh was standing outside the door. Was really hoping LJG would be there too.

18. Baby’s cute. Weird to see Brianna as a mom now & realize Jamie & Claire are grandparents.

19. Where is Fergus and Marsali? I miss how cute they are. Those damn dorks lol.

20. (Forgot about this part — to lazy to go back and change the numbers so I’m adding it here). Loved the bonding moment between Murtagh & Brianna. Murtagh always looking out for Jamie. Girl, we done knew you forgave Jamie. Now tell him, he’s desperate for your love and approval. Let him give that to you.

21. Jamie and Claire arriving. Brianna not seeing Roger. Claire telling Brianna they told Roger everything and the heartbreak and realization that Roger doesn’t want her because of what happened to her ... SOPHIE YOUR ACTING SKILLS KILLED ME .. I was crying with you. I’ve been in similar shoes.

22. Claire holding baby J. Seriously tho, why didn’t Claire give baby J to Jamie? Writers, explain????? For me, that didn’t make any sense. Yet, babies are weird and maybe the baby (actor) wasn’t having it with Sam holding him? That’s a reason ... but highly doubtful. Everyone loves Sam.

23. Claire and Brianna having a mommy/daughter moment.

24. Can we not have a daughter/dad moment? Where Brianna tells Jamie all is forgiven and she loves him. Again, writers? Explain?

25. Awkward family dinner. Murtagh? Jocasta? care to explain this new romance? Spill that tea sis.

26. Oh hey, Brianna. Glad you joined. Also why would Brianna sit between Jamie and Claire? That was weird. Clearly when there was an empty seat next to Murtagh.

27. Claire & Jocasta are fine now. That’s cool I guess.

28. Brianna packing in front of the window ... sad song montage like in Mamma Mia? No? You’re missing a real opportunity here.

29. Oh here comes LJG? Nope, damn. It’s Roger.

30. I do like Roger, I promise, but LJG ...... I mean, we can change that part of the book? Erase Roger’s storyline and have Brianna and LJG fall in love .. I mean ... the actors have mad chemistry and I love some family drama. Da, mom, I’m in love with a man who’s in love with Da but also loves me ... it’s a great story to tell the future kids ... right? Too soon?

31. Brianna running to Roger had me laughing.

32. My thoughts while Roger and Brianna were hugging and kissing, “dude he must smell so bad and his breath ... he probably hasn’t brushed his teeth in so long ...”

33. Also, don’t really like the fact they had them kissing and Brianna all over Roger. In the books, she was a little skittish towards him ... which is understandable after what happened to her. Correct me if I’m wrong? But I get the writers wanted to add that “finally” moment.

34. Redcoats!! LJG IS HERE .... oh crap, Murtagh! Did LJG rat him out? **pulls up my sleeves and takes out earrings** Murtagh is that magic of season one and two. I will riot if anything happens to my precious bean.

35. If he’s running to the slave quarters, can the redcoats not see Murtagh running across the fields?

36. Oh it’s for Jamie. Oh god, is it war time?

37. .... KILL MURTAGH. Bitch, hahaha. Yeah, right.

38. Oh that’s the end? That wasn’t really a dramatic, cliffhanger ending. I kind of wanted like a flash forward timeline of six months where Roger and Brianna were working on their relationship and healing. Marsali and Fergus there with their child. Omg baby play date!! Jamie and Claire looking over their children and talking about how this is home and how much love is being surrounded by them, etc.

39. (Forgot to add another thing) loved Ian proving his worth to the Mohawks. His little proud smile. He’s a man. Jamie would be so proud of him. He’s like a damn puppy dog.

Overall: had a few complaints, but it was alright! Not my favorite season finale, or episode but it did okay.

Again, too much hate already been spread around here and on Twitter. I agree with two things,

1. Get new or add more writers who understand the thing that makes outlander, outlander is Jamie and Claire’s relationship and though, I didn’t have a problem with the lack of sex, I did feel like their relationship was a little dull this season.

But again, we have a lot of new characters that are becoming main characters.

2. Maybe have Claire stop treating Jamie like a child at times and actually sticking up for her man. I get it, it’s Brianna, her daughter, but it’s Jamie and I hate to say it, book Claire loved/loves Jamie more than Brianna and there’s nothing wrong with putting your husband before your child.

Maybe do that next season? Have Claire show her love for Jamie ... and add the “does it bother you that I don’t say it (I love you) much? Because I do, I do love you Jamie, you know that right? ” “Aye, but I’d like for you to say it more,” scene next season.

Thoughts?