Outlander Finally Acknowledges The Show’s Problematic Use Of Violence
Warning: Contains spoilers for Outlander and discussion of sexual violence.
In recent years, Outlander has occasionally come under scrutiny for its continued use of problematic violence; however, Outlander season 6 seems to have finally addressed this concern. Similar to shows like Game of Thrones, it’s been noted before that almost every major character in Outlander season 6 has previously suffered some form of sexual violence. However, while this trend has been troubling, Outlander season 6 episode 7 seemed to address this issue head-on.
In episode 7, the occasionally sidelined Claire, who has long been suffering from the trauma inflicted upon her by the Browns, finally confides in Jamie. She explains that she’s been hearing the voice of Lionel Brown, one of her attackers, and how even the usage of her homemade ether can’t dissuade her from feeling the weight of years of violence levied against her and her family. She apologizes to Jamie, suggesting that all the violence that befell him, and even the sexual violence that befell Brianna wouldn’t have occurred if it wasn’t for her selfishness.
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It’s in this scene that Outlander season 6 seems to finally address just how much violence Outlander’s extensive cast of protagonists has undergone over the past 6 seasons, and highlights this abuse in a thoughtful, exploratory manner. Claire even says that the violence she’s suffered over the years was something she had previously compartmentalized, something Outlander itself has often done, limiting the ramifications of the show’s violence to single seasons, often dropping storylines in the subsequent season. At this moment, it feels as though Outlander
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