- This is my favorite episode so far! It's very similar to what's in the book, and even though there are some differences, the key pieces are all there and the story stayed right on track and riveting.
- The expression on Jamie's face was marvelous when he barges into the courtroom, holding both swords and scowling at everyone. And what he said was right out of the book: "As to that, sir, I swore an oath before the alter of God to protect this woman. And if you're tellin' me that ye consider your own authority to be greater than that of the Almighty, then I must inform ye that I'm no of that opinion, myself." The words were great, but adding the expression on his face made the moment extra powerful!
- I loved how they handled the end of this episode, although I would have liked a little bit less witch trial and a little more time at the stones! The weak little "Jamie, goodbye" seemed inadequate to the emotional aspect of the moment. I very much missed Jamie's statement from the book: "Lord, if I've never had courage in my life before, let me have it now. Let me be brave enough not to fall on my knees and beg her to stay." It really felt like it tied everything up though, and now that Claire has made her difficult decision, the story can move forward again without any secrets hanging between Jamie and Claire.
- Those of us who've read the book cringe to think of what's coming, but knowing that they'll survive it helps. Still, I'm going to have a pillow to hold over my eyes for Episode 15 (it helped for the flogging scene in Episode 6).
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