Outlander season 7 episode 11 delves deeper into the characters’ relationships as they deal with the complexities of the past and the tensions of the present. We sit down to talk with stars John Bell (Ian Murray) and Izzy Meikle-Small (Rachel Hunter) about how these challenges will affect their characters and their dynamics in this final installment of the season. Ready?
Here we go!
Ian and Rachel: The Shadow of the Past
Ian’s past comes to the fore in this second half of the season, something that complicates his relationship with Rachel, a woman of deep pacifist convictions. John Bell explains to us how Ian will have to face the difficult decisions of his history, many of which have been marked by violence. This confrontation will not only impact Ian but will test his relationship with Rachel, who represents a radical contrast in terms of values and ethics.
However, this very contrast between Rachel’s peaceful nature and Ian’s experience with violence creates tensions that both will have to resolve. Izzy Meikle-Small shares with us that Rachel, while firm in her principles, also seeks to understand Ian. She doesn’t compromise her beliefs, but she tries to see beyond Ian’s actions to understand the man behind them because she loves him, despite knowing that he can use violence. Rachel knows that Ian would do anything to defend his family, and that’s one of the reasons why she loves him so much.
A Triangle in the Making: Ian, Rachel, and William
Another dynamic that will come into focus is the relationship between Ian, Rachel, and William. William’s obvious attraction to Rachel adds tension to this trio, especially considering the complex previous relationship between Ian and William. Bell jokes about how, despite everything, the two of them are doomed to understand each other, since they are family.
Meikle-Small, for her part, details how Rachel deals with this situation. Her feelings for Ian are clear. She loves him. And she feels William is a friend. Maybe in another life, in another universe, William and Rachel could have been a thing, but not in the Outlander universe. Rachel’s heart chose Ian a long time ago.
Check Out Our Interview with John Bell and Izzy Meikle-Small Below:
Outlander Season 7B airs on Fridays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on STARZ.
