I have had an epiphany. It's about Jamie Fraser's character in
Outlander on Starz, and the major game change that's taking place right in front of our very eyes.
Up until now, I haven't quite been able to explain how I feel about Jamie's character in the show. I watch every week, unintentionally comparing the "show to the book" (and being beyond pleased while doing so)...and reveling in the story add-ons that have been such a refreshingly perfect fit thus far. I have felt like "TV Jamie" (brilliantly portrayed by the talented and swoonrific
Sam Heughan) is beautifully written...but has seemed slightly different than his character in the book series (by literary wonder,
Diana Gabaldon.) Perhaps he seems somewhat timid...while coming off like the clan's little brother, instead of the true Highland warrior I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.
Any slight bewilderment I had was made perfectly clear once I saw the trailer for the upcoming 2nd half of the season, slated to air in April of 2015. I had this "a-ha" moment, realizing that we are witnessing the EVOLUTION of Jamie Fraser, and he will be channeling his inner badass in part 2.
Allow me to elaborate.
First, we saw Jamie as a wounded young man. A fine specimen, mind...but a fellow much younger and less seasoned than his rough-and-tumble clansmen:
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| Shoulder pain? What shoulder pain? |
Next, we saw a cute and flirty Jamie, impressing Claire with his vast knowledge of horses...
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| She wants me. I know she wants me. |
And yes, we did catch a glimpse of a stronger, wiser Jamie during his brilliant, thinking-on-his-toes pledge during The Gathering.
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| Let's get this over with, aye? |
But then he was right back to being vulnerable on the wedding night.
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| Awkward, party of 2? |
Now pay attention, y'all. This is where the tide started to turn...and my epiphany started to take shape. Claire got attacked...and something changed inside of Jamie. He felt like he didn't protect her...
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| Shite! I dinna ken what to do! |
...and he got mad. Really, really mad.
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| I'll no be fooled again. |
And he wasn't going to take it anymore, especially when Claire was attacked, yet again.
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| Go ahead. Make...my...day. |
And NOW look at him in the new trailer!! He's like a deranged animal...in a cage that's been left well unlocked.
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| Kill...kill...kill... |
And THAT, lads and lassies, is a realization that has me giddy with Outlander Part Deux glee. Jamie is a changed man! Now that he's a husband (and needs no guidance in the bedroom), he's no pushover ...and he's not going to be anyone's sap anymore! I never really saw the change taking place while reading the books (much like you don't notice your children growing on a daily basis)...but Ron Moore is so ridiculously insightful, I have no choice but to ponder it now.
I am now so torked up for the second half of the season, I dinna ken what tae DO w'myself! (Whoa - slipped into a bi' of
Pocket Jamie for a minute there.)
In the words of Oscar Wilde, "the suspense is terrible..."
...but I'm no sure I want it to last!! Come on, April 4th!!
Even better news? The retreat will be run by none other than My Outlander Purgatory friend, Susan Leidy!!! Or, "Sooz" as we refer to her here at MOP.
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