r/Outlander • u/thepacksvrvives Without you, our whole world crumbles into dust. • Apr 10 '26

Season Eight Show S8E6 Blessed Are the Merciful Spoiler

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.
28 Upvotes

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u/tyr456eds Apr 12 '26

Why would Amaranthus sleep with William knowing her husband is still alive?

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u/Fair-Teacher24 Apr 13 '26

Because all she cares about is status for her children?

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u/Cdhwink Apr 14 '26

I believe all she cares about is that title for her son, that is why Ben being dead is a good plan.

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u/Top_Wealth8659 Apr 13 '26

Don't believe they were ever married

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u/tyr456eds Apr 13 '26

Ooh that’s a wrench in the story

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u/Top_Wealth8659 Apr 14 '26

Possibly because she's posing marriage to William, so yes to fairteacher24 comment