Outlander Season 2

Synopsis

Book Two begins as Claire and Jamie arrive in France, hell-bent on infiltrating the Jacobite rebellion led by Prince Charles Stuart, and stopping the battle of Culloden. With the help of his cousin Jared, a local wine merchant, Jamie and Claire are thrown into the lavish world of French society, where intrigue and parties are abundant, but political gain proves far less fruitful. Altering the course of history presents challenges that begin to weigh on the very fabric of their relationship. However, armed with the knowledge of what lies ahead, Claire and Jamie must race to prevent a doomed Highland uprising, and the extinction of Scottish life as they know it.

Main Cast

Caitríona Balfe

Claire Randall Fraser

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Tobias Menzies

Frank Randall / Jonathan 'Black Jack' Randall

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Duncan Lacroix

Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser

Age : N/A | Popularity : 48%

Episodes

Episode 1

09 April 2016 - Through a Glass, Darkly

Returning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that Paris presents its own challenges.

Episode 2

16 April 2016 - Not in Scotland Anymore

Life in Paris is not without its trials as Jamie struggles to triumph over the traumas of his past. A fortunate meeting with Jacobite leader Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham’s presence brings complications.

Episode 3

23 April 2016 - Useful Occupations and Deceptions

Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum.

Episode 4

30 April 2016 - La Dame Blanche

Claire and Jamie throw an elaborate dinner party intended to derail investors in Prince Charles’ war effort. Meanwhile, Claire’s revelation that Jack Randall is alive sparks Jamie in an unexpected way as he and Claire struggle to regain their physical intimacy.

Episode 5

07 May 2016 - Untimely Resurrection

Reunited, Jamie and Claire attempt to extinguish the fires their dinner party ignited; however, Claire is set off on an unexpected change of course. Jamie and Claire’s relationship is put to the ultimate test when the past rears its ugly head.

Episode 6

14 May 2016 - Best Laid Schemes...

Jamie and Claire use Claire’s medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince’s war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word, the couple are met with dire consequences that will forever change their lives.

Episode 7

21 May 2016 - Faith

Claire is brought to L’Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark arts – one an enemy, one a friend.

Episode 8

28 May 2016 - The Fox's Lair

Claire and Jamie call upon Jamie’s grandsire, Lord Lovat, in an attempt to elicit support for the Jacobite cause. However, a visiting Colum MacKenzie has other plans, and Lord Lovat’s manipulative machinations ensure that no matter what, his own interests will be served.

Episode 9

04 June 2016 - Je Suis Prest

Claire and Jamie reunite with the Lallybroch and MacKenzie men as they train for war. Jamie’s power struggles with Dougal and Claire’s personal battle with her memories of WWII weigh upon them, but new, helpful information comes to light when a young Englishman named William Grey pays a surprise visit to their camp.

Episode 10

11 June 2016 - Prestonpans

Jamie relies upon Claire's knowledge of history to lead the Jacobite army into a crucial battle. Claire is reminded of the true cost of war as she attends to the dead and dying.

Episode 11

18 June 2016 - Vengeance Is Mine

Claire and the Highlanders head north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. Claire has an unexpected reunion after a band of redcoats makes trouble for the Scots.

Episode 12

25 June 2016 - The Hail Mary

Jamie works to divert the Jacobite army away from imminent slaughter. Claire tries to provide comfort to a sick Alex Randall who shares an unusual plan to save the mother of his child.

Episode 13

09 July 2016 - Dragonfly in Amber

In the present, Claire reveals the truth to her daughter, Brianna. In the 18th century, Jamie does everything he can to save his loved ones as the Battle of Culloden begins.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Ira Steven Behr Anne Kenney Maril Davis Toni Graphia Ronald D. Moore
	Co-Executive Producer	Matthew B. Roberts
	Producer	David Brown
	Co-Producer	Michael O'Halloran Elicia Bessette
	Casting	Suzanne M. Smith
Art	Set Decoration	Gina Cromwell
	Production Design	Jon Gary Steele
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Designer	Terry Dresbach
Sound	Original Music Composer	Bear McCreary
Writing	Book	Diana Gabaldon
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