Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.
"The Search" for Jamie Fraser truly was only a search because tonight's Outlander didn't lead Claire to her husband's arms. Not directly. It was a bold decision to not show the leading man for an entire episode and a successful one. Though Sam Heughan didn't appear, Jamie's presence was felt as three people who love him tried to find him. In some ways, the Jamie-less hour demonstrated that the series is much more than the romance between him and Claire. At the same time, Claire's determination to find her husband illustrated that their love story is the cornerstone keeping the structure intact. It was a pleasant balance.
But I'd be willing to push Jamie aside for a spinoff featuring Jenny and Claire having adventures. They've become one of the best team-ups on the series in a short amount of time, and Jenny's one of the strongest characters. She knows who she is and therefore isn't the sort to mull decisions over forever. She's stubborn, she takes charge of any situation -- most of us could stand to channel a little Jenny Fraser into our everyday lives.
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"The Search" for Jamie Fraser truly was only a search because tonight's Outlander didn't lead Claire to her husband's arms. Not directly. It was a bold decision to not show the leading man for an entire episode and a successful one. Though Sam Heughan didn't appear, Jamie's presence was felt as three people who love him tried to find him. In some ways, the Jamie-less hour demonstrated that the series is much more than the romance between him and Claire. At the same time, Claire's determination to find her husband illustrated that their love story is the cornerstone keeping the structure intact. It was a pleasant balance.
But I'd be willing to push Jamie aside for a spinoff featuring Jenny and Claire having adventures. They've become one of the best team-ups on the series in a short amount of time, and Jenny's one of the strongest characters. She knows who she is and therefore isn't the sort to mull decisions over forever. She's stubborn, she takes charge of any situation -- most of us could stand to channel a little Jenny Fraser into our everyday lives.
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