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Mary & Blake discuss PART 1 of everything YOU had say about to Outlander episode 7.16 - A Hundred Thousand Angels. In this episode, we discuss a range of reactions, from those who loved the episode and the surprising twist ending, to those who were disappointed or confused by it.  we also chat the handling of certain character storylines, the balance between staying true to the book source material versus creating a satisfying standalone TV experience, and the potential implications of the finale's cliffhanger ending.  Also in this episode: The finale episode received a wide range of reactions, from 5+ kilts 0 kilts, highlighting the divisiveness of the twist ending. Many listeners, both book readers and show-only fans, struggled with the sudden reintroduction of the "Faith" storyline, feeling it came out of left field and lacked proper buildup. There was discussion around whether the showrunners were writing more for book readers than creating a cohesive standalone TV experience. The performances, particularly from actors like John Bell (Ian) and Andrew Whipp (Brian Fraser), were widely praised. Certain character interactions and relationships, like the scenes between Jamie/William and Brianna/Brian, were highlights for many listeners. The potential connection between the "Faith" storyline and the upcoming prequel series "Blood of My Blood" was speculated about. Listeners debated whether the showrunners were using the twist ending as more of a marketing tactic rather than a natural progression of the story. There were comparisons made to how other shows, like Sherlock, have handled major twists and cliffhangers in their storytelling. The challenge of balancing book source material with creating a compelling standalone TV adaptation, and expressed hope the showrunners can "stick the landing" in the final season.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE  Like Our Facebook Page Join Our Facebook Group Join The #NerdClan Follow On Twitter  Follow On Instagram  UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE -- www.JoinTheNerdClan.com Sign up  HERE for Blake's Book Club: DRUMS OF AUTUMN CHECK OUT THE BEST MERCH ON THE PLANET: THE MARY & BLAKE STORE Shop for all of our podcasts, sayings, and listener inspired designs in one easy place. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR PODCASTS AT MARY & BLAKE: This Is Us Too: A This Is Us Podcast The Pokemon Pokedex With Rhys & Felicity: A Pokemon Podcast The Percy Jackson Prophecy: A Percy Jackson Podcast The MCU Diaries: Essays On Marvel Television Podcast  Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: A Bridgerton Podcast Keep Calm And Crown On: The Crown Podcast Minute With Mary: A Younique Network Marketing Podcast Rise Up!: A Hamilton Podcast The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders The North Remembers: A Game Of Thrones Podcast Wicked Rhody: A Podcast About Rhode Island Events and Life You’ve Been Gilmored: A Gilmore Girls Podcast ParentCast: A Podcast For New Parents Outlander Cast: An Outlander Podcast The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast The Last Kingdom With Mary & Blake: A Podcast For The Last Kingdom House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake: A Podcast For House Of The Dragon The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: A Rings Of Power Podcast READ OUR LATEST BLOGS AT MARY & BLAKE: Mary & Blake's Blog The MCU Diaries The Handmaid's Diaries Minute With Mary Outlander Cast Blog A huge thank you to all of our members at the #NERDCLAN for helping to make this podcast possible. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS SuzyQ, Joanne Felci, Nadra Assaf, Siobhan M. O'Connor, Katy Valentine, Maryanne St. Laurent, Sara Zoknoen, MD, Martha, Anne Gavin, Bobbi Franchella, Peg Cumbie, Dana Mott-Bronson, Kirstie Wilson CO - PRODUCERS Kristina Mann, Candace Galbraith, Jennifer L. Dominick, Whitney Robins,  Tina Schneider, Sharon Stevenson-Kelley, Barbara Falk, Keelin Dawe, Meredith Bustillo, ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS Louan, Laura Dassrath, Suzanne Moss, Sarah Dietderich, Brenda Lowrie, Dianna Anderson, Stephanie Holm, Tracy Enos,  Jeffrey Zellan, Shonna Chapman, Dianne Karpowicz, Candy Hartsock, Carolyn Needham, Patricia Barron Tardio, Angie Leith, Karen Snelling, Christine Milleker, Marilyn L. Neenan