Sam Heughan Shares His Top Pick for Jamie and Claire's Best Scene
Beware, reading this might make you want to go back and rewatch Outlander Season 1!
The first episode of Outlander Season 7 has stormed our screens, presenting us with a story full of suspense, drama and, of course, love. But while Claire and Jamie Fraser enter a new phase of their lives and learn to survive amidst the American Revolution, Sam Heughan is still drooling over one particular episode from the show's first season. And let's be honest, we all are.
While promoting his project Love Again, the actor was asked by BuzzFeed what his favorite Claire and Jamie moment was. Here's what he said:
'There's a lot of love in Outlander. And Jamie and Claire are a little bit inseparable. You know, it always goes back to Season 1. "The Wedding," I think, is, you know, new love, right? People falling in love,' Heughan commented.
What a great pick! 'The Wedding' is Episode 7 of the Starz series. According to the plot, Claire has to marry a Scotsman to escape the paws of Black Jack Randall, and Jamie agrees to a hasty wedding. How could he not, after all the smoldering looks and longing for Claire in the previous six episodes? After the beautiful ceremony, Claire and Jamie fall deeply in love, and this is proven by their first sex scene, which is both passionate and sensual.
Just like Sam Heughan, many fans find this episode exceptionally satisfying to watch. This is that rare moment where every aspect of direction, writing, acting, and cinematography all come together to give us an unforgettable experience. Instead of sitting on a couch and watching fictional characters live their lives, with 'The Wedding,' a viewer feels like they're somehow privy to an hour of very intimate moments of two people they've come to love. This episode is unparalleled.
'The Wedding Episode is when I knew that Outlander was more than just my favorite show. I knew after The Wedding that Outlander changed my life,' a fan wrote on Reddit.
Looks like it is time for a rewatch.
The next episode of Outlander Season 7 lands on Starz on June 23, 2023.