Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had say about to Outlander episode 7.12 - Carnal Knowledge.

In this episode, we discuss our podcast's history and then dive into the episode, with Blake critiquing Rob Cameron's questionable plan and praising the development of Lord John Gray. we also cover storylines like William's reaction to learning Jamie is his father, and the intimate scenes between the characters. The hosts engage thoughtfully with the different perspectives, highlighting insightful comments and respectfully disagreeing where appropriate.

Also in this episode:

• This is the last Outlander Cast podcast episode of 2024, recorded on New Year's Eve. The hosts reflect on the significance of this milestone and the number of podcasts they have done over the years.
• Blake criticizes the character of Rob Cameron, describing his plan to steal a child as incompetent and creepy. He compares Rob to a Hufflepuff, while Mary disagrees with his assessment.
• The discussion around Lord John Gray's character development is a major focus. Listeners express differing opinions on whether he could lead his own spin-off series, with Blake remaining skeptical despite the character's growth.
• Kathy offers a nuanced critique, arguing the adaptation felt stale and the editing choices during intimate scenes were problematic. She believes the show missed opportunities to make the book material richer.
• Elizabeth praises the introduction of the character Jane but is critical of the execution of the Jamie/Claire sex scene, finding it underwhelming.
• Jillian discusses the emotional complexity of the Claire/Lord John intimate scene, questioning the portrayal of consent. Other listeners echo similar concerns.
• Positive feedback includes praise for William's character development, Lord John's increased depth, and the reconciliation between Jamie and Claire, though some find fault with the execution.

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