We Found 6 Hidden Details in the Outlander Season 7 Midseason Finale: Did You Catch These?
It was a beautiful episode with some powerful messages.
To make the Outlander midseason finale even more emotional, the creators included some details that speak to dedicated fans.
Turning Points
The title of the finale not only refers to Jamie and Claire and their decision to return to Scotland, but also describes each character's arc at this point. Ian leaves his old life behind. William's view of the world has been profoundly changed by the war. Brianna and Roger's story reaches a shocking cliffhanger.
Benedict Arnold
Adding to the list of real-life historical figures associated with the American Revolution, the episode introduced Major General Benedict Arnold. He comes to Claire to ask for medicine for his soldiers. When she realizes who she's dealing with, Claire tells Jamie that Arnold is destined to be a traitor, but that they shouldn't interfere with his fate because it could hurt the American cause.
Poem
While talking to Arnold, Jamie quotes a poem that Claire taught him.
'A man's reach must exceed his grasp, or what's heaven for?' he cites.
While the protagonists tell the intrigued general that they can't remember the author's name, they are actually hiding the fact that the poem titled 'Andrea del Sarto' was penned by Robert Browning, who is not even born until 1812.
Season 1 Easter Egg
When Colonel Morgan shows off his horrible scars to demonstrate the evils of the Redcoats, it is a direct callback to Season 1, when Dougal illustrated his case by exhibiting Jamie's scars, administered by Black Jack, to the supporters of the Jacobite cause.
Gaelic Song
The song you hear at the end of the episode, as Jamie and Claire see the shores of their beloved Scotland, is a Gaelic song whose title translates to 'I am weary of this exile.' Very fitting words, aren't they?
The author of the song, John MacRae, had a very similar fate to the Frasers, as he also emigrated from Scotland and became involved in the American Revolution.
Sinéad O'Connor
The woman mentioned in the episode's pre-credits dedication is Sinéad O'Connor, the Irish-born singer. She is the one who enchanted us with her performance of this season's opening credits song, 'The Skye Boat Song.'
Sadly, it was her last musical recording, as O'Connor passed away in July of this year at the age of 56.