From Cosmopolitan · Emma Baty · · 1m 30s
Outlander Season 2 Women Take Charge
Outlander's women lead when men go to war.
In brief
Outlander's women lead when men go to war. Outlander season 2 shows women stepping up as men fight in the Scottish rebellion. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Women lead in season 2
Outlander season 2 shows women stepping up as men go to war.
Ellen defends home
Ellen uses bow and arrow skills to protect her family home from rival clan.
Julia escapes disguise
Julia disguises as man to return to Henry after learning he's back in 1700s.
Women drive story
With men at war, women take decision-making power in Mackenzie household.
Ellen's leadership
Ellen naturally leads Clan Mackenzie with plan to protect family lands.
Julia's struggle
Julia faces emotional truth while pretending to be kidnapped.
Ellen's sister dies
Ellen's sister dies in episode 3, adding to season's theme of loss.
Ellen's pregnancy reveal
Ellen tells Brian about pregnancy before battle to reassure him.
Julia and Henry reunite
Julia and Henry briefly reunite after confronting sleeping with Seema.
Ellen's fear
Ellen worries child might grow up without father if Henry doesn't return.
Julia's ally
Julia finds ally in Davina after realizing time travel truth.
Women reunite
Ellen and Julia reunite in traumatic night after men go to war.
Season's stakes
War creates high stakes for women as men fight in Scottish rebellion.
What happens next
Ellen and Julia reunite to face war's consequences together.
The short version
Outlander season 2 shows women stepping up as men fight in the Scottish rebellion.
