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Lord Lovat's Peacocking in Outlander Season 2
Tony Curran reveals Lord Lovat's peacocking and villainy in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2.
In brief
Tony Curran reveals Lord Lovat's peacocking and villainy in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2. Tony Curran discusses Lord Lovat's peacocking, his poisoning of Ellen, and his potential marriage to Lady Margaret Grant. Originally reported by Collider.
Lord Lovat's Peacocking
Lord Lovat relishes royal favor and social climbing in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2.
“It’s so funny. There is a clownishness and a completely ridiculous nature to this man.”
Poisoning Ellen
Lord Lovat poisoned Ellen to advance his schemes with little remorse.
“They’ve got me to thank for eight seasons of Outlander because, basically, it didn’t actually work.”
Margaret Grant's Appeal
Lady Margaret Grant tempts Lord Lovat as a social prize, but Julia must be swept aside first.
“She’s a firecracker. I think Lovat really responds to that.”
Julia's Awareness
Julia notices Lord Lovat's interest in Margaret Grant and wonders if he will divorce or kill her.
“She was apoplectic that I would do such a horrendous thing.”
Brian's Threat
Brian threatens to kill Lord Lovat after discovering his poisoning of Ellen.
“I didn’t expect him to try to kill me. I thought he never would.”
Hate Mail as Honor
Lord Lovat views hate mail as a badge of honor for his villainous actions.
“I get hate mail, which I take as a badge of honor.”
No Guilt for Poisoning
Lord Lovat shows no remorse for poisoning Ellen, believing it was necessary for the prophecy.
“I think that’s what is so surprising and shocking about it.”
Peacocking Behavior
Lord Lovat's peacocking behavior includes clean-shaven appearance and fancy clothing.
“His hair is done. He’s clean-shaven. He’s got these wonderful glad rags on.”
Margaret Grant's Influence
Lady Margaret Grant's affluence and charm appeal to Lord Lovat's social climbing.
“She’s asking Malcolm Grant for money. He’s a little smitten with her.”
Potential Marriage
Lord Lovat may marry Lady Margaret Grant, creating a bigamy situation.
“If he marries Lady Margaret, which historically, by all accounts, did happen, then that’s bigamy.”
Julia's Reaction
Julia confronts Lord Lovat about poisoning Ellen, but he denies guilt.
“You poisoned the wine.”
Brian's Vengeance
Brian seeks revenge for Ellen's miscarriage after discovering Lord Lovat's actions.
“He’s got this vengeance in his soul for what I’ve done to Ellen.”
Next Steps
Lord Lovat may marry Margaret Grant, but Julia's fate remains uncertain.
“There’s the danger of what he’s going to do with Julia.”
Prophecy Concerns
Lord Lovat believes his actions fulfill a prophecy for his son's throne.
“We need to have our son go on the throne and the prophecy must be fulfilled.”
No Regret
Lord Lovat shows no regret for poisoning Ellen, viewing it as necessary.
“I think Lovat is very black and white. There’s no gray area with him.”
What's Next
Lord Lovat's next steps involve marriage to Margaret Grant and potential revenge from Brian.
“Maybe in the future, Lovat could become more of a dad.”
In short
Tony Curran discusses Lord Lovat's peacocking, his poisoning of Ellen, and his potential marriage to Lady Margaret Grant.
