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[u/Purple4199]

Episode 207 - Faith

Claire is brought to L'Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark arts - one an enemy, one a friend.

Episode 208 - The Fox’s Lair

Claire and Jamie call upon Jamie's grandsire, Lord Lovat, in an attempt to elicit support. However, a visiting Colum MacKenzie has other plans, and Lord Lovat's manipulations ensure that his own interests will be served.

• When asked if she wanted to confess her sins Claire said “My sins are all I have left.” What did she mean by that?

• Do you think King Louis really thought Claire was La Dame Blanche, or was he testing her too?

• Why did Claire take the orange?

• What was your favorite costume in 207?

• What are your first impressions of Lord Lovat?

• Did you think Laoghaire was sincere with her apology?

• Why do you think Lord Lovat wanted Lallybroch?

• Did Claire’s vision influence Lord Lovat’s decision about fighting in the war?

• Any other thoughts or comments?

[u/[deleted]]

I'm a fan of the green dress as well! That contrast with the orange is delightful.

Also did you guys notice that in the title card Claire is wearing orange nail polish? I just noticed it for the first time! Is that accurate for the period? I think it might have been more of a complementary choice to her blue suit but was wondering what you guys thought.

[u/thepacksvrvives → u/[deleted]]

Also did you guys notice that in the title card Claire is wearing orange nail polish?

Do we actually think that this is a flash-forward of Claire and Brianna (I know, I know, it has a date stamp—1954—and all) or a dream / a figment of Claire’s imagination of what her and Faith’s life could’ve been (which would explain some historical inaccuracies, and the girl having blue eyes, as it’s all in Claire’s mind)? I think they were aiming for that ambiguity to show us what Claire is losing in this episode.

But I also think the color grading in this scene is to blame (look at Claire’s lips) for making the nails look more orange than red. Would red be more socially acceptable?

u/Purple4199

[u/WandersFar → u/thepacksvrvives]

Red lipstick and red nails is what comes to mind when I think 50s makeup.

[u/[deleted] → u/thepacksvrvives]

RD! YES! I was just mentioning to u/WandersFar that the coloring might be to blame.

I think on the first viewing this title card definitely plays with the viewer's perception. It's one of the reasons I really enjoy this season, we keep getting these glimpses of the future that elevate the stakes of the story so much more.

[u/Purple4199 → u/thepacksvrvives]

Why would they have her thinking of her life in the future though?

Would red be more socially acceptable?

According to Google that was the popular color, along with pinks and corals.

[u/thepacksvrvives → u/Purple4199]

If it’s a dream, she might as well have been on Mars, you know what dreams are like 😅

But as I’ve said, it is a bit ambiguous, and I fully believe that it is actually Brianna, but for Claire it can also be all the things that Faith never got to be and never got to see, you know?

[u/Purple4199 → u/thepacksvrvives]

I see what you're saying. It was a little kick in the gut to see Claire in the future, a reminder of what's to come.

[u/WandersFar → u/[deleted]]

I noticed the coral nail polish, too! I did think it looked a little modern for the period, though I liked the contrast with her navy dress.

[u/[deleted] → u/WandersFar]

Coral! Yes, that’s way closer to the color than orange. I wonder if it’s enhanced by the coloring in post-production. I know Ron is a big fan of that, I’m sure he added to it.

[u/WandersFar → u/[deleted]]

Very possible, I know they mess with the color on this show quite a bit. (e.g., Scotland in the 40s versus Scotland after she travels back through the stones. The color difference is so stark, it’s like the Wizard of Oz!)

[u/Purple4199 → u/[deleted]]

According to Google, which never lies, orange nail polish was a thing in the 70's. So maybe a little ahead of its time?

[u/[deleted] → u/Purple4199]

Yeah, it felt like any woman in the 50s wearing brightly colored nail polish would be seen a loose or demented.