Ellen MacKenzie is forced to endure a horrifying examination, Henry and Julia finally reunite, and Outlander: Blood of My Blood delivers one of its most beautifully filmed episodes yet. But after everything Ellen has been put through, can she ever forgive the people who allowed it to happen?

Mary and Blake are back to recap, review, and react to Blood of My Blood Season 1, Episode 8, “A Virtuous Woman.” Mary gives this one 5/5 kilts, while Blake gives it 4.5/5. We both loved the episode’s gorgeous filmmaking, Bear McCreary’s haunting score, and the long-awaited reunion between Henry and Julia.

We also discuss Julia’s decision to help Ellen when she finally has a chance to find Henry, whether Brian was right to trust Julia’s plan and stay hidden, and why Ellen’s look at Colum after the examination might be one of the episode’s most powerful moments. Plus, Isaac Grant’s death raises new questions about Malcolm’s future and what Ellen may have to sacrifice as the season approaches its finale.

Mary loves how much time the episode gives Ellen’s ordeal, while Blake wonders whether the season is holding back some of its biggest story developments. Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

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00:00 Welcome to Outlander Cast
02:25 Episode 8 Recap
03:12 What Does “A Virtuous Woman” Really Mean?
05:42 Kilt Ratings: Mary’s 5 and Blake’s 4.5
09:08 The Good, the Bad, and the Great
12:26 Why Julia Chooses to Help Ellen
14:07 Is the Season Spinning Its Wheels?
16:51 Ellen’s Examination: Stunning and Horrifying
20:15 Was Julia’s Remedy Too Convenient?
22:28 Ellen’s Unforgettable Look at Colum
23:29 Henry and Julia Finally Reunite
27:38 Did Brian Have Enough to Do?
29:33 Malcolm’s Future After Isaac Grant’s Death
31:09 What Does Love Have to Do With It?
34:56 Blake’s Outlandish Theory of the Week

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