The Unexpected Twists and Turns: Lord John Grey's Highly-Anticipated Return in Outlander Season 7!
Exciting Outlander Season 7 story hints at the thrilling return of Lord John Grey, as he comes to Claire's rescue and Jamie & Claire's journey to Scotland sets the stage for his imminent comeback
Warning! SPOILERS about Outlander season 7, episode 7, and the Outlander books ahead.
Summary
Lord John Grey is expected to make a comeback in Outlander season 7, with indications and plot developments pointing towards his assistance being crucial for a specific character. The presence of Captain Richardson in the Outlander books, along with his intention to apprehend Claire on charges of treason, foreshadows potential risks and clashes for the characters in the upcoming season of Outlander.
Simon Fraser of Balnain's introduction and the timing of the second Battle of Saratoga suggest that his death is imminent, and this could lead to Jamie, Claire, and Ian's upcoming trip to Scotland. This trip may open the door for Lord John Grey's return in the second part of Outlander season 7.
Lord John Grey was last seen in season 7, episode 2 of Outlander. However, recent storylines have hinted that his comeback is on the horizon. In the episode titled "The Happiest Place on Earth," Brianna unexpectedly meets her half-brother William, which causes Jamie and Lord John to cease their meetings due to their opposing sides in the American Revolutionary War. Their shared belief that William should remain unaware of his true parentage further acts as a hindrance to their friendship on the show.
Lord John Grey Saves Claire From Captain Richardson's Clutch In The Books
: William's travels across America brought him face to face with Fraser time and time again in Outlander season 7. This posed a challenge to Jamie and Lord John's desires to keep their distance from each other. However, at present, William managed to avoid a direct encounter with Jamie. While the ongoing war and their mutual wish to prevent William and Jamie from meeting pose significant obstacles to Lord John's desire for direct contact with the Frasers, the latest developments in Outlander season 7 suggest that his assistance may soon become crucial for a specific character. As a result, it is likely that Lord John Grey will make his return to the story in the near future.
In Outlander season 7, the journey of Jamie, Claire, and Ian to Scotland was briefly mentioned in episode 3, "Death Be Not Proud." Sadly, their plans faced a setback as Cornelius Harnett compelled Jamie to join the defense of Fort Ticonderoga. Moreover, season 7 brought forth Captain Richardson, who had his own agenda involving William, but he also caused trouble for another character in the Outlander books. Towards the conclusion of An Echo in the Bone, Richardson becomes determined to apprehend Claire on charges of treason. This, along with the distressing news of Jamie and Jenny's supposed sinking ship, led to Claire and Lord John getting married, as Lord John desired to safeguard Claire.
Jamie & Claire's Trip To Scotland & Simon Fraser Show John Grey Can Return Soon
In Outlander season 7, Captain Richardson remained unaware of the repeated legal issues that Claire faced. However, the British authorities were informed about her murder charge, as she was present on Governor Martin's ship in the season 7 premiere. The events in episode 6 of Outlander season 7 only intensified the target on her back. Although Claire did not appear to spend much time in Ticonderoga's jail after its recapture by the British, the military was certainly aware of her legal troubles and her connections with the Continental Army and the revolutionaries. While these storylines were briefly touched upon, Outlander season 7 firmly established Claire as a potential adversary to the Crown.
The introduction of Simon Fraser of Balnain in Episode 5 of Outlander Season 7 also teases the return of Lord John. In the seventh book of Outlander, it is revealed that Jamie, Claire, and Ian were able to travel to Scotland because of Simon Fraser's death and his wish to be buried there. Despite Claire and Jamie being on opposing sides, Episode 7 portrays Simon Fraser as a positive figure in his relationship with William. The focus on Simon Fraser and the timing, hinted at by the trailer of Episode 8 which references the second Battle of Saratoga, suggest that his death could be imminent. This makes Claire, Jamie, and Ian's trip to Scotland all the more urgent.
In the seventh book of Outlander, Claire's visit to Scotland is cut short when Marsali urgently requires her assistance for Henri-Christian's crucial surgical intervention. Season 7, episode 8 of Outlander could potentially feature Jamie, Claire, and Ian escorting Simon Fraser's body to Balnain. As a result, Lord John Grey's return might occur earlier in the latter half of season 7. Whenever this happens, Outlander season 7 promises to deliver unexpected twists, as the reunion of Lord John and the Frasers allows multiple storylines from the Outlander books to intertwine.
