One of the most controversial moments in the book plays out in this episode, in which Jamie punishes Claire for disobeying him with a traditional 18th-century belt slapping. Season 1 Episode 9, “The Reckoning” Makeup Sex-with a Knife Although their moment is short and sweet before Claire has to put a dagger in a malicious soldier, it’s still probably one of the most stunning locales for a love scene, even an interrupted one. So, they take it to the Scottish countryside to make love al fresco-because why not? Well, we can think of a reason: There could be marauding redcoats about, which is exactly what occurs. Jamie and Claire are still in the honeymoon “let’s do it wherever and whenever” phase of their relationship. Related: Best Game of Thrones Sex Scenes Season 1 Episode 8, “Both Sides Now” Sex in the Grass However, don’t get your hopes up COVID isn’t making filming sex scenes very easy. “We see a lot more of the intimacy and the passion of Claire and Jamie.” She kept her promise, but here’s hoping Season 6 takes it up a notch. “The circumstances of this season have really allowed us to invest in those relationship moments,” Balfe said. Although the earlier seasons had more of our favorite passionate moments-Season 4 was a little light on the Claire/Jamie romance-Balfe promised viewers could expect more in Season 5. It doesn’t hurt that the actors who play our favorite 18th-century Scotsman and his time-traveling 20th-century wife, Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, have major chemistry.

It means that the story-even the sexual parts of it-is based on the female perspective and experience, which is why women viewers find it so hot. Outlander is purposefully filmed with the “female gaze” in mind-and no, that’s not a reference to the camera lingering on Jamie’s beautiful body. It’s because they’re the most authentic, the most emotional, the most intimate without feeling exploitative.

There’s no doubt that Outlander’s sex scenes have been some of the best on TV ever-and not because the show features the most gratuitous nudity (we’re looking at you, Game of Thrones).

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