While the episode was emotionally powerful, some aspects drew mixed reviews:
“I honestly don't think any other moment in this show had me so emotional. "That's right boys, take me back to the idiot hut," had me laughing a little through the tears.” Reddit · r/Outlander · 2 years ago Outlander 4x12
: The use of "Adagio for Strings" during the final scene was polarizing; some found it deeply affecting, while others viewed it as a "musical shortcut" to manufactured tragedy. While the episode was emotionally powerful, some aspects
: Some critics felt the convergence of Brianna and Lord John Grey at the same prison being blown up by Fergus was highly contrived. While the episode was emotionally powerful