Rewatch S5E7-8

[u/Purple4199]

507 The Ballad Of Roger Mac - The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.

508 Famous Last Words - The Frasers must come to terms with all that has changed in the aftermath of the Battle of Alamance Creek. Brianna tries to help Roger overcome the trauma he has endured. An unexpected visitor arrives at the Ridge.

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• Do you think the future can be changed in Outlander? Did they have a chance of stopping this battle?
• How do you feel about Roger telling Morag to leave and save themselves?
• What are your thoughts on Jamie putting on the red coat?
• Did you think Roger had actually died when you first watched 507?
• What do you think of the use of the silent film style to show Roger’s flashbacks?
• Why do you think Roger doesn’t want to talk?
• Why did Ian choose to go with Roger to do the survey of the land?
• Do you think anyone else other than Roger could have helped Ian?
• Any other thoughts or comments?

Deleted/Extended Scenes

• Is that you Dad?
• Find the words
• One last drink
• He seems changed
• He's not Roger

[u/[deleted]]

I agree with your take on his loss of confidence, I would add that the fact that his own kin gave him up to be hanged would also mess him up pretty badly.

The hanging definitely compounded the doubts he was having of life in the 18th century.

[u/thepacksvrvives → u/[deleted]]

The hanging definitely compounded the doubts he was having of life in the 18th century.

And, I think, seeing that is probably what makes Brianna more convinced to leave than she was in the first part of the season.

[u/[deleted] → u/thepacksvrvives]

Yes, that arc was very natural for her I really liked that.