Outlander episode two recap: Funerals, births, witchcraft and Jamie's worries

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Following the drama of last week's extended Outlander premiere, you'd be forgiven for thinking the second episode of season six might make for a slower burn and allow fans time to catch their breath, but with a shortened season it seems the showrunners have decided to pack as much in as they can.

Dubbed Allegiance, the second episode aired on Sunday night (March 13) on the Starzplay app, with most fans seemingly delighted by what they watched.

And it's no wonder they were singing the show's praises, the acting and storylines were completely on point and carried fans through a dizzying array of set pieces that hit home with the power of Tom Christie's religious fervour.This episode had everything from the steamy scenes fans have come to know, to tender moments, bundles of humour and of course all the drama you could wish for.At this point, our sympathy for poor Jamie is growing by the day, as for a man who only wants the quiet life he seems to find himself in sticky situations with unerring accuracy.From continuing problems in his role as Indian agent to the unwanted attention of not one, but two Cherokee women, poor Jamie is never far from the action.A big plus point in this episode was the humour, with Young Ian taking a hilarious amount of glee in his uncle's discomfort – brilliant acting by both Sam and John on this one.The nuanced take on Claire's PTSD was also welcomed, as it helps to show that her just being strong is not always enough to overcome the kind of trauma she's faced.It's always enjoyable to see someone find their feet and this season, Roger seems to be finding his role in his new home (and time).Grannie Wilson's funeral was a superbly acted scene with everyone revelling in this tightly written set up