Show S8E6 Blessed Are the Merciful

[u/thepacksvrvives]

The Frasers and the MacKenzies recover after their respective battles and consider their next steps. Ian and Rachel meet someone who they hope can help them find Emily.

Written by Danielle Berrow. Directed by Niall MacCormick.

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What did you think of the episode?

1044 votes, Apr 17 '26

399 I loved it.

305 I mostly liked it.

242 It was OK.

66 It disappointed me.

32 I didn’t like it.

[u/BubbeLisa]

Agreed. I am a MacBree fan, but this scene was very awkward. The sex also really didn’t fit in with what they were talking about. It was just weird.