Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Outlander episode 7.13 - Hello Goodbye.
In this episode, we discuss Rick Rankin's performance in the scenes between Roger and his long-lost father, noting the nuanced character work. We also marvel at Rachel's unexpected boldness on her wedding night to Ian, a heartwarming moment in the episode. Further, we applaud the well-paced, balanced approach that allows viewers to fully immerse themselves in character moments, such as the awkward yet tender Quaker wedding ceremony. However, we still express frustration over the lack of urgency surrounding the search for Lord John Grey, a character who has done so much for the Fraser family.
Also in this episode:
- Newcomer Writers and Experienced Director: The episode was written by first-time Outlander writers Madeline Brestal and Evan McGahey, while the director, Jan Matthys, has an extensive background in shows like The Last Kingdom and Vikings: Valhalla.
- Roger's Reunion with His Father: we praise Rick Rankin's performance in the scenes between Roger and his long-lost father, noting the nuanced character work and Roger's struggle to balance his desire to reveal their connection with the need to get his father to safety.
- Ian and Rachel's Quaker Wedding: we find the Quaker wedding ceremony, with its awkwardness and time lapse, to be a delightful and well-executed character moment, providing insight into the Quaker tradition.
- Rachel's Unexpected Boldness: We marvel at Rachel's unexpected boldness and forwardness on her wedding night with Ian, noting that it provides an interesting contrast to her Quaker upbringing.
- Lack of Urgency Surrounding Lord John Grey: we express frustration over the lack of urgency from the characters, particularly Jamie, to find and help the injured Lord John Grey, a character who has done so much for the Fraser family.
- Bree's Confrontation with Rob Cameron: we praise Bree's character for standing up to Rob Cameron and the misogynistic undertones in the cops' handling of the situation, while also noting the potential consequences for her family.
- Production Details and Comparisons: Blake notes the outdoor shots in the episode, comparing them to the visual style of The Last Kingdom, and appreciate the use of the time travel sound effect as a consistent storytelling device.
- Jemmy's Memory Abilities: Mary highlights Jemmy's impressive memory skills, which are reminiscent of his grandmother Claire's, and how this contributes to the overall narrative.
- Missed Opportunities: Blake identifies a few missed opportunities, such as the lack of more scenes between Roger and his father and the absence of the song "Hello, Goodbye" during a relevant moment in the episode.
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