Understanding the Disturbing Context: Caitriona Balfe Breaks Down Outlander Season 5's Harrowing Assault Scenes

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Understanding the Disturbing Context: Caitriona Balfe Breaks Down Outlander Season 5's Harrowing Assault Scenes

2024/02/06 Report

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Outlander star Caitriona Balfe has emphasized the importance of addressing rape storylines in the show. In the season 5 finale, Balfe's character Claire Randall Fraser is kidnapped and raped, with the show focusing on her disassociation from the trauma. Balfe explains that starting conversations about sexual assault is crucial.

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The decision to portray the traumatic event with a dream sequence was made to highlight Claire's perspective. The upcoming sixth season will showcase Claire's recovery. Co-star Sam Heughan praised Balfe's performance in the episode.

The series is expected to return in 2021, but delays may occur due to the pandemic.

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