This week’s “Outlander” celebrated two special events: the show’s 100th episode and a significant apology from James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. The latest episode featured David Berry’s character, Lord John Grey, who had been kidnapped by Capt. Ezekiel Richardson. The captor planned to blackmail Grey by revealing his homosexuality to his brother, Hal, the Duke of Pardloe.
Eventually, Grey was rescued by Claire, William, and Jamie. Jamie also admitted his poor treatment of John after Claire became Lady Grey when Jamie believed he was dead. This reconciliation was one of the most memorable scenes of the final season. Berry spoke about this moment and the challenges Lord John faced throughout the series.
Berry noted that Lord John’s situation had become very difficult, losing friendships and suffering violence. He praised Lord John’s resilience and integrity despite the challenges. In a moment of rescue, Berry acknowledged the romantic aspect of Jamie arriving to save John, even if it hadn’t crossed John’s mind at first.
Berry also reflected on the emotional distance between Jamie and Lord John during their reconciliation. The two characters had to navigate misunderstandings and past conflicts to reach an apology. Berry emphasized the importance of the scene and the work he and Sam Heughan (who plays Jamie) put into making the apology feel meaningful. He did not give any hints about his future appearances in the show.
