1. Jamie leaving Ian with the Mohawk, no follow-up?
Okay, this one bothered me a lot more than I’d like to admit. I understand Jamie made a promise to Brianna to bring Roger home, but leaving Ian behind with the Mohawk? Ian’s family, Jamie! It’s bad enough that they just up and left him there without a second thought, but what makes it worse is that they never checked in on him. I mean, sure, the Mohawk had been kind to Ian, but that’s not the point. The guy was practically family, and you’re telling me no one thought to check on him to see how he was doing? It felt like Jamie didn’t care about Ian as much as he should’ve, and that really threw me off.
I know the distance was an issue, but come on, they could have made the effort. We’re talking about Ian, not just some random guy! Maybe Jamie could’ve sent a letter or something. It’s family, Jamie. Family!
2. Jamie’s “You’re still a woman” line to Claire
And this one, oh boy. Jamie Fraser, man of honor, fierce protector, and loving husband, says to Claire, “You’re a woman like no other, Sassenach. But don’t forget, you’re still a woman.” I remember hearing that and thinking, What? I’ve always seen Jamie as a man who respected Claire’s strength and intelligence, so this line felt really out of character. Sure, Jamie has his moments of patriarchal thinking—he’s a man of his time—but this line felt more dismissive than I ever expected him to be with Claire. Maybe it was a quick slip of the tongue, but it still stuck with me as one of those “Did he really just say that?” moments. And do not get me wrong I know he most probably meant it like, in the eyes of others you are still a woman, but I don´t know it just doesn´t sit right with me.
3. Fergus’s reaction to Murtagh’s death: Where was the goodbye?
One of the things that stood out to me as odd was Fergus’s reaction to Murtagh’s death. While it’s true that they didn’t spend that much time together after they parted ways, Murtagh was still a very significant figure in Fergus’s life. The four of them—Jamie, Claire, Murtagh, and Fergus—lived together in France for a while, and during that time, Murtagh became a father figure to Fergus. He helped raise him, guided him, and was always there in the background.
So, when Murtagh dies, I honestly expected a much more emotional response from Fergus. Even though they had their time apart after leaving France, the bond they shared during that period was so important in shaping Fergus into the man he became. The way the show handled this felt like a missed opportunity to explore Fergus’s grief.
