The episode ends with a dedication card for the memory of Brian McCardie. McCardie, who died unexpectedly in April 2024, plays Isaac Grant on the series. Grant is the chieftain of his clan, and as such, he poses a threat to Colum (Seamus McLean Ross), Dougal ( Sam Retford ), Ellen ( Harriet Slater ), and all of the MacKenzies.

Blood Of My Blood Recast The Late Brian McCardie After Episode 4’s Dedication? The Showrunner Shared What ‘Won’t be The Same’

In the world of Outlander, Claire and Jamie often engage in a little fibbing (or a whole lot of fibbing) if they think their cause is righteous. And in the fourth episode of the prequel series Blood of My Blood, Claire and Jamie’s moms prove they’re not above doing some lying if it will protect them and the ones they love.