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American settlers: totally misunderstanding the immigrant experience since the 1700s!)
In short, this season ofOutlanderis still highlyOutlander-y, which will be heartening for its many fans to hear.
But its also not without moments that drag and some choppy narrative transitions.
Its an odd choice forOutlander, which usually maintains the spirit of each time period it occupies.
Obviously, the point is to convey that America will not necessarily live up to the promise it represents.
But the sequence is a bit too heavy-handed, even for a show that isnt exactly subtle.
Fortunately, things improve from there.
One might question whether thats realistic, though.
But Jamie is a white man who has never set a toe in the 20th century.
It seems like ingrained prejudice would still, at the very least, percolate beneath his surface.
More nuance would certainly doOutlandersome good and deepen its impact.
Outlanderis back, and its going to keep onOutlander-ing.
Everyone who loves it can take comfort in that.
