Outlander Season 7 Episode 9 Review: “Unfinished Business”

By Olivia Blake

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Outlander will finally reunite fans with Claire and Jamie after more than a year on Season 7, Episode 9, which will air on November 22, 2024, at 8 PM ET on Starz, titled “Unfinished Business”. This was part of the time travel fantasy since its release that has captured audiences. There are eight episodes to go in this season and the promises of both heartfelt reunions and dramatic moments until the series ends with the conclusion of Season 8.

Outlander Season 7 Part 1 Recap

In Season 7, Part 1, Claire and Jamie find themselves in the midst of the Revolutionary War and can’t achieve their aim to return to Scotland. Claire’s life was always on the brink of danger, from getting accused of murder to providing medical care for wounded soldiers. Jamie, on the other hand, opposed his son William during the battle, a son who remains unaware of his true parentage.

The drama didn’t miss the 20th century; troubles caught up with Brianna and Roger: the kidnapping of their son Jemmy, whispering a suspicion that he had been spirited off via the standing stones. Part 1 ended by sending Claire, Jamie, and Ian to Scotland, while Roger and Buck ventured through the stones in search of Jemmy.

Episode 9: Going Home-Same Scotland

Episode 9 revives this storyline as the Frasers return to Scotland in the 18th century to kick off Season 7 Part 2. Emotions and danger ensue, all promised in the promo. Jamie and Claire’s long-awaited return to Lallybroch might be heaven and hell. Ian back to his mom, Jenny promises some of the sweeter moments fans have been waiting in anticipation for.

Peace doesn’t stay long with the Frasers. With unmatched medical expertise, Claire soon has a call back to the American colonies to help Lord John Grey. Thus, comes another perilous journey where one starts asking what the Frasers must endure for such sacrifices.

Roger and Buck’s Time Journey

Roger and Buck’s journey through the stones takes some fascinating detours in the plot of the 20th century. Contrary to Claire and Jamie, it seems as if their coming in cuts them deeper into a certain point in time. Adds layers of intrigue to the season’s over-arching narrative with the sub-plot of Jemmy’s fate held in limbo as mysteries of the stones deepen themselves.

One suspenseful element in the teaser is the coming of unexpected characters and the drama that unfolds. You as a fan will watch something amazing throughout the show because the story of the 9th episode is really full of a lot of twists which will not make you bored throughout the show.

Conclusion

At 16 episodes, the longest since season one, Season 7 has so much to bring to the table. New episodes come out every Friday until January 10, 2025. This format allows it to take time to flesh out all the arcs of the characters’ stories, historical events, as well as love, loyalty, and destiny that are constantly in flux.