The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is chatting about 808: “In the Forest”. Come along as she discusses a few brilliant production wins for the episode alongside several callbacks to previous seasons of Outlander. She also discusses the fine balance of William and Fanny’s stories and how they parallel each other, along with the incredible character work in this episode. So join us as we bask in the glow of Jamie and William’s reunion, raise a few eyebrows at key unresolved stories, and tear up as the goodbyes continue to roll in the lead up to the finale.

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is breaking down 807: “Evidence of Things Not Seen”. Pull up a chair as she chats about how Amaranthus’s honesty sends the Grey family into a tailspin, and her final thoughts on the Faith story as all is revealed. She also discusses the strong themes of family and loss that pervade the episode, Fersali’s grand finale, and why Fergus’s death was the right move for his character’s arc as the show draws to a close.

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down 806: “Blessed Are the Merciful”. So, dust off your earbuds and join her as she discusses what made this episode so compelling including the seamless intersections of several key storylines, themes of predestination and mercy, and how it all comes together to tell a story about the power of women in a time dominated by men.

This week Chelsea is discussing episode 805: “Send for the Devil”. Come along as she discusses the incredible writing nuances and cinematic genius that made this episode sing. From intimate moments between the Fraser siblings, to the juxtaposition of God and Devil that connects Savannah to Fraser’s Ridge, pull up a chair, and settle in to chat about one of the most intense and ironic episodes of the season.

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing episode 804: “Muskets, Liberty, and Sauerkraut”. Grab a wee dram and join her as she chats about the growth of Jamie and Ian’s relationship over the seasons, how Fergus’s story this season was an unexpected, yet pleasant surprise, and why John’s decision to bring Brianna to Savannah was a brilliant move.