“I’m sick for him”… This tragic plot that saddens fans

“I’m sick for him”… This tragic plot that saddens fans
“I’m sick for him”… This tragic plot that saddens fans

While the last episodes of season 7 ofOutlander are expected on November 23 on Netflix, fans recently debated the fate of this character who marked the first seasons of the series.

Twenty years after the publication of the first volume of Diana Gabaldon's literary saga, the American channel Starz launched its television adaptation entitled Outlander. By watching the first season of the series, which is available on Netflix, viewers discovered Claire (Caitríona Balfe) as well as her husband Franck Randall (Tobias Menzies). Before succumbing to the charm of handsome Jamie, the nurse was married to the history professor, who is none other than the descendant of the infamous Jack Randall. But his life was turned upside down when his wife was transported to the 18th century, during the Jacobite rebellions. Although she became attached to the young warrior, Claire ended up returning to her husband who died following a car accident.

Outlander : Franck Randall continues to be debated years after his death in the series

As Netflix subscribers eagerly await the release of the final episodes of season 7 ofOutlander, a devotee of the historical drama passionately defended Claire's first husband, who is however far from unanimous. “Is anyone suffering for Franck too?”he asked on the forum Reddit. “Every time I rewatch seasons 1 and 2, I feel sick for him. The first time I watched Outlander, I had to go all the way to the end of season 1 to get over the fact that Claire wouldn't come back to him and ship her with Jamie.” Comments which immediately aroused astonishment among fans of the series.

“He’s an idiot.” : the odious behavior of Franck Randall singled out by fans ofOutlander

These remarks triggered the fury of fans of Jamie and Claire who pointed out the odious and infamous behavior that Franck had towards his wife. “Absolutely not. He's a passive-aggressive, condescending jerk who lied to Claire about Jamie's survival, who didn't tell her Brianna was in danger, who deliberately embarrassed her in front of her co-workers at her graduation party, tried his best to keep Brianna away from her and tried to take her to England, away from her”, “I agree. I hate Franck. He lies, he's racist, he's sexist, he cheats on her almost constantly, and when Claire comes back traumatized and in bad shape, he doesn't let her leave him even if she wants to leave “, “I shipped him with Jamie from the first episode and from there, I said to myself: 'Frank who?' Mdr”can we read in the comments on Reddit.

Article written in collaboration with 6Médias


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