Warning! Spoilers for Outlander season 7, episode 14 ahead!
The ending of Outlander season 7, episode 14 left William in danger, and only Lord John has a chance to save him. Of course, that's not all that is interesting about this installment in the fantasy time-travel series. Episode 14, "Ye Dinna Get Used to It," begins with a flashback to the year 1775, when Lord John Grey promised his brother Hal that he would never accept American independence. This was followed up by a scene set two years later, during which John was forced to swear loyalty to the Continental Army to save his own life. Of course, this didn't last long since he was reunited with Jamie and Claire.
Speaking of Jamie and Claire, Outlander season 7, episode 14 saw this couple become even more critical to the Revolution, as they hosted a dinner with George Washington and some of his most important colleagues. Then, in the 1970s, their daughter Brianna struggled to keep her family safe from Rob Cameron and had to make some difficult decisions. All these events through time and space are working toward a big battle, likely proving pivotal in Outlander season 7's ending. Still, before this, William's fate will be at the forefront of audiences' minds.
William Is In Danger In Outlander Season 7, Episode 14's Ending
William Is About To Be Held Ransom
Captain Richardson—who revealed himself as a secret rebel during his dance with Claire earlier in Outlander—sent William Ransom on another mission in Outlander season 7, episode 14. He ordered him to deliver a letter to a group of Hessians, and William had no problem carrying this duty out. However, Percy Beauchamp urgently told Lord John Grey that Richardson's intention was for William to be held captive by the Hessians and tortured to guarantee the cooperation of Lord John and Hal Grey. Naturally, William knew nothing of this scheme and played right into the trap.
At the end of Outlander season 7, episode 14, William delivers his letter, which secretly instructs the Hessian recipient to capture the boy. Unfortunately, what comes next will be left up to episode 15. Hopefully, Percy Beauchamp notified Lord John of the danger William had found himself in on time. Jamie, now a brigadier general for the Continental Army, is obligated to see over his 300 men leading up to the coming battle. However, Lord John is figuratively free to find and free William. Things are still tense between Jamie and John, but the line, "Save our son," is a reminder of what these men still share.
Percy Wainwright (Beauchamp) & Lord John Grey's Connection Explained
There's Obviously A Secret History Here
Another intriguing aspect of Outlander's ending is the moment shared between Percy Beauchamp and Lord John Grey. John tells Claire that Percy used to be his stepbrother, but it's immediately apparent that there is far more between these two men. It's ultimately revealed that Percy's last name is actually Wainwright, but he chose to take his wife's family name instead. While it's unclear whether the Outlander TV show will diver deeper into this character's story, the Lord John spinoff book series reveals that Percy and Lord John were lovers back in the day.
It's clear from their interaction in Outlander that something went sour between Lord John and Percy. The latter man tried to caress Lord John's face but was pushed away and essentially told that he didn't deserve to touch him. This has to do with the fact that Percy was once arrested after being caught having sex with a German soldier. Lord John helped his lover to escape, thus ensuring his safety. However, there was clearly some bad blood left over from the situation. Perhaps now that Percy warned Lord John about the plot surrounding William, things will be different.
Brianna Plans To Head To The Past In Outlander Season 7, Episode 14's Ending
The 20th Century Isn't Safe For Brianna's Family
Back in the 20th century, Brianna continued to face difficulties regarding her family's safety. Roger and Buck are still in 1739 (though Bree thinks they are decades later, in the 1770s) and have not yet learned that Jemmy has been found. Of course, he isn't quite safe since Rob Cameron has keys to Lallybroch and could potentially re-kidnap Jem at any time. For this reason, Brianna has asked Fiona to take Jemmy and Mandy to her home to keep them safe while she stays at Lallybroch alone. As expected, Rob made a return trip to the ancient Fraser castle, this time with a handful of friends to help.
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Brianna managed to keep Rob Cameron and his crew at bay with a shotgun and a well-aimed punch in Outlander season 7, episode 14. However, she is starting to run out of options. The police didn't take Bree too seriously. They knew she was hiding something, and rather than assume that Bree was being secretive because she was part of a family of time travelers, the cops decided she had been having an affair with Rob. Brianna decided at the end of this Outlander episode that the only thing left for her and her children to do is travel through the stones to escape this persistent danger.
Jane Pocock's Crime & Sister Franny Explained
Jane Has Turned To William For Help
While the end of Outlander season 7, episode 14, saw William about to be taken captive and tortured, there was a whole lot more to his story in this episode. Earlier on, William was reunited with Jane Pocock, who turned up at the British camp with her little sister, Franny. She hoped that, just as William had helped her before, he would do so again. Jane initially intended to serve as William's personal escort in exchange for his protection and passage to New York. However, William wouldn't have this. He instead set her up to work as his laundress.
Jane revealed that Captain Harkness had returned to the brothel and had paid a fortune for Franny's maidenhead.
It quickly became apparent to William that Jane wasn't being completely honest. When they sat down to talk it out, Jane revealed that Captain Harkness had returned to the brothel and had paid a fortune for Franny's maidenhead. Jane convinced their madame to allow her to go up to the room with Franny and Harkness, stating that she would keep her little sister from making a fuss. However, Jane instead murdered the British captain and ran away with Franny.
William understood why Jane did what she did and promised to continue looking after them. Of course, that would depend on him being freed after Outlander season 7, episode 14.
How Outlander Season 7, Episode 14 Sets Up The Continued Story
There Are 2 Episode Left In Outlander Season 7
Outlander season 7 is nearing its finale, and episode 14 has really begun to set this up in earnest. The battle Jamie is about to lead 300 men into is the Battle of Monmouth, which will be devastating for both sides, though it grants George Washington a strategic advantage moving forward. This is sure to be a significant focus of the next two episodes of season 7, but William's fate is what audiences will really want to explore in episode 15. This is Lord John's chance to finally be a traditional hero, which has been long overdue. Perhaps saving William will also allow John to earn Jamie's forgiveness.
The next steps in Brianna's story are also sure to be interesting. Outlander season 7, episode 14 took a break from Roger's adventures in 1939, so episode 15 may finally see him return to the 20th century since this is what he decided his next step needed to be after saving his father in episode 13. Now, one of the next two episodes should see Brianna, Roger, Jemmy, and Mandy head to 1777, where they can be reunited with Jamie and Claire after about five years. Ultimately, there is much to look forward to as Outlander's seventh season nears its end.
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Outlander follows Claire Randall, a married nurse from 1945, who is transported back to 1743 Scotland. Amidst political intrigue and danger, she navigates life in the past and becomes torn between loyalty to her husband and the love for a dashing young warrior.
Release Date
August 9, 2014
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
CastCaitríona Balfe
, Sam Heughan
, Sophie Skelton
, Richard Rankin
, John Bell
, Duncan Lacroix
, Tobias Menzies
, César Domboy
, Caitlin O'Ryan
, Lauren Lyle
, Grant O'Rourke
, Graham McTavish
, Paul Gorman
, Charles Vandervaart
, Stephen Walters
, David Berry
, Sarah Collier
Character(s)
Claire Randall Fraser
, Jamie Fraser
, Brianna Randall
, Roger Wakefield
, Ian Fraser Murray
, Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser
, Frank Randall / Jonathan Black Jack Randall
, Fergus Claudel Fraser
, Lizzie Wemyss
, Marsali MacKimmie Fraser
, Rupert MacKenzie
, Dougal MacKenzie
, Josiah / Keziah Beardsley
, William Ransom
, Angus Mhor
, Lord John Grey
, Mrs. Bug
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