"outlander" The Fox's — Lair(2016)

The episode introduces Jamie’s grandfather, Lord Lovat , "The Old Fox," a wily manipulator who demands the deed to Lallybroch in exchange for his military support. The conflict highlights the fraught history between Jamie's late father, Brian, and the cold, transactional Lovat.

The return to Scotland brings back beloved Season 1 faces, including Jenny (Laura Donnelly) and Ian, as well as the complicated MacKenzie patriarch, Colum. "Outlander" The Fox's Lair(2016)

Reviewers praised Russell's "fantastic" portrayal of the Old Fox, noting the depth he added to Jamie’s background by showcasing the "down and dirty politicking" of the Highlands. The episode introduces Jamie’s grandfather, Lord Lovat ,

The character of , was a real historical figure known for his Machiavellian shifting of allegiances. Like his fictional counterpart, the real Lovat "played both sides," eventually committing to the Jacobites and becoming the last man in Britain to be executed by public beheading. Outlander recap: The Fox's Lair - Entertainment Weekly Reviewers praised Russell's "fantastic" portrayal of the Old

“I feel like The Fox's Lair may be the most slow-moving, nap-inducing episode of Outlander to date... it took me a good three times watching to get through it without nodding off.” The Game of Nerds · 9 years ago