The consequences of Ian’s error will linger the rest of the season.
Warning: This article contain’s spoilers aboutOutlanderseason 7, episode 3, “Death Be Not Proud.”
Ian (John Bell) has once again found himself in hot water.
John Bell in ‘Outlander’.Robert Wilson/Starz
Ian instantly regrets his actions.
“He loved Murdina,” Bell tells EW.
If I murder so easily, is there something wrong with me?'
Maybe there is a little bit, but he did it to protect Jamie.
That’s at the core of it it’s protecting his family.
It’s protecting his loved ones by any means possible."
Ian’s mistake comes with far greater consequences than his guilt, however.
When the Frasers bury Mrs. Bug, Arch attends.
Bell promises that Arch’s threat will haunt Ian the remainder of season 7.
Executive producer Maril Davis adds that Arch’s promise will up the stakes for Ian’s journey.
“It’s going to hang over Ian’s head,” she tells EW.
“At first, it’s about the potential of harm to Jamie and Claire,” Bell says.
“But, as somebody else appears, that changes everything.
That threat is going to loom large over Ian.
He’s going to have to get the hatchet out.”
