The Outlander writers answered questions about episode 313 on Tuesday, December 12th. It was not stated who took control of the Twitter account and answered questions this week, but Toni Graphia would be a good guess. Below are the answers provided to fans this time around.
https://twitter.com/SassenachViv/status/940776704645181442
https://twitter.com/OutlanderWriter/status/940781012144963585
Right before Claire kills her, Geillis goes for the pond & forgets all about Young Ian. Does that mean deep down she always knew a sacrifice wasn't needed or did she decide to take a leap of faith & trust what Claire said since she had to adjust her plan? #OutlanderALN
— Fotini (@23ophelia) December 13, 2017
Yes, Geillis was desperate at that point and adjusted her plan. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/G52bTv3xeh
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Noticed on the last shots for season finales,S1 pans out. S2 and S3 last shots pan in. Is there any significance to that or just a cool effect(And it is pretty cool) #OutlanderALN pic.twitter.com/tckeD2olqd
— Elizabeth Smith (@Dumspirospero67) December 12, 2017
Thank you! And yes, that beautiful sweeping final shot was conceived by the amazingly talented Matt Roberts and was meant to signify "moving into America."#OutlanderALN https://t.co/03QNvLN98c
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/23ophelia/status/940725513169096704
Well, she probably won't call Claire a whore again, but these are two strong minded women and you can bet there will always be sparks flying when they don't agree! 😉 OutlanderALN https://t.co/Yrokt2Z6y2
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
#OutlanderALN When Margaret was channeling Brianna, was the “monster” Geillis or Archibald?
— Sabrina Skacan (@SabrinaSkacan) December 12, 2017
Both! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/ImbQcsm6D4
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/jill_millander/status/940697649467899904
You're welcome. And yes, Sam & Cait have amazing chemistry and they were perfection in this lovely scene. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/9VmJMYqLqy
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/jill_millander/status/940694718228324354
We wish we could have included the Porpoise chasing the Artemis! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/J2rOVHKpe5
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/Megan1199/status/940681182936739840
https://twitter.com/OutlanderWriter/status/940788967250714624
As writing is a process, did the finale come together as originally planned? Or were there other possible scenarios? #OutlanderALN #OutlanderFinale
— Vanessa Pinto (@MsPintoTCDSB) December 12, 2017
It came together as planned, and actually much of the planning was done way back in the beginning of the season. We always knew how we wanted to lay things out and it was exciting to see it finally come together. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/E5WWZC10GP
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Thank you for an amazing Season 3! Will you share any updates S4 scripts? How many are completed? What are the new challenges? #OutlanderALN
— AliMac (@BluRaceCar) December 12, 2017
We are knee-deep in Season 4! The scripts are rolling off the presses and we're very excited about them! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/kCT9Rlpmqd
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter How did you have the idea of change Willowby and Margaret's storyline? I really liked it in the show. I didn't like them in the books but I feel they had a mission in Jamaica. #OutlanderALN #OutlanderFinale
— Dinna Fash (@dinnafashbr) December 12, 2017
We felt Willoughby & Margaret were two special people… lost souls who might recognize each other and feel a connection. We decided at the start of the season that we wanted them to have a happy ending. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/RnRWnjnsLO
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Toni and @TheMattBRoberts , you are such a great team. #OutlanderALN #OutlanderFinale pic.twitter.com/yr17NZx70y
— Dinna Fash (@dinnafashbr) December 12, 2017
Thank you! We truly love working together. And both share a special passion for Outlander! You'll see more of our writing in S4! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/rirrd8H6n5
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter How did Claire know that the portal was the pool and not the stones? #OutlanderALN #OutlanderFinale
— Dinna Fash (@dinnafashbr) December 12, 2017
She could hear the buzzing. It gets stronger the closer you get to the portal. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/yMuFNKSflT
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
We know Jamie knows about the bird Claire saw when they were apart so he probably understood Margaret's reference but did Claire get what she meant when she talked about the rabbit? #OutlanderALN
— Fotini (@23ophelia) December 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/OutlanderWriter/status/940792495146926086
Were the slaves Claire run into with her carriage on their way to begin the ritual we saw later in the episode? #OutlanderALN
— Fotini (@23ophelia) December 12, 2017
Yes. They were Geilis's slaves, on their way to the ceremony. Meant as a mysterious omen for Claire on her way to Rose Hall. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/B9Ib8Y7GFO
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/23ophelia/status/940554337234968576
Exactly!! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/XXfyk8nDad
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter when writing the scene with Joe and Claire discussing the discovered bones early in the season, did you plan in advance for the connection with Geillis or did that idea come when writing the finale? #OutlanderALN
— Maddie Date (@datemads) December 12, 2017
Yes, it was planned in advance. This was something really cool from the book that we loved and wanted to make sure to work it in. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/Eb1y9tTlz8
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter #OutlanderALN Ian was too eager to get the gem stones but didn't notice Brianna's photo next to It?
— Angela DA (@NinyaDA) December 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/OutlanderWriter/status/940795106910666754
@OutlanderWriter #OutlanderALN Is it the truth-telling tea or does Claire somehow think that it's ok to share with Geillis what happened to her after Culloden?
— Angela DA (@NinyaDA) December 12, 2017
Geillis was threatening Claire's life and Claire needed to convince Geillis that she had not be chasing after Geillis for the last 20 years. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/lj32rMVF5m
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/Kloomis3/status/940416671843540992
So far, we are writing and shooting in order this time around. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/PWVxxuC4sk
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
Bree talking to J&C through Margareth's gifts: M could emulate Bree's mannerisms and even her accent. C clearly recognized Bree in M. J was really astonished. Can M spiritually travel though time to catch Bree's spirit? For Bree, this happened by means of a dream? #OutlanderALN
— Carla Silva (@carlataciana) December 12, 2017
These gifts work in mysterious ways. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/yjHEyFv3QY
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
When J & C were on the beach Jamie asked where they were,told the colony of Georgia.Jamie seemed confused by answer until Claire said America.Did Jamie not know about the Colonies specifically or was he pausing to think about what he was just told? #OutlanderALN
— Elizabeth Smith (@Dumspirospero67) December 12, 2017
Jamie has probably heard of Georgia, but was stunned in the moment to think that they'd made it all the way there. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/Qnr5W4RDRz
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/SuzanneMNelson/status/940399720752664577
We love the books and always try our best to use our favorite parts — and your favorite parts! Such rich novels and much to bring to life! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/GQVZPBNyLR
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
#OutlanderALN How did Claire know that Ian was brought toward the direction of the drums? Could she see from that window, or was it a memory?
— Sabrina Skacan (@SabrinaSkacan) December 12, 2017
She saw it through the window. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/qUay9aK98W
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
#OutlanderALN Was Geillis aware there was a second portal, perhaps the reason behind her marrying that particular sugar plantation owner? Quite convenient!
— Sabrina Skacan (@SabrinaSkacan) December 12, 2017
With the Bakra, nothing is an accident! 😉 #OutlanderALN https://t.co/rgnsoMnk0S
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Why was Claire so mesmerized and staring at the pool in the cave before Jamie grabbed her hand? Or was she just in shock from killing Geillis? #OutlanderALN
— Alicia (@leesh1219) December 11, 2017
Yes, she was in shock. Plus the portals are very powerful and they draw travelers to them… #OutlanderALN https://t.co/Z6SRLIsypn
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter Geillis: “He was one of my favorites.” Not, he was my favorite? How many husbands did Geillis have? More than the 3 we know? #OutlanderALN
— Mary Norgaard (@Mary_Norgaard) December 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/OutlanderWriter/status/940801008225210368
https://twitter.com/938Nina/status/940286133929463810
Claire didn't know for sure, but she had an eerie feeling, a sixth sense about them… #OutlanderALN https://t.co/pXPzWh2vMo
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
Ha ha, yes, Geillis is a naughty girl. 😉
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
#OutlanderALN why isn't Temeraire with the other slaves in the dancing scene?#OUTLANDERFINALE
— Shelley Reback (@mamareback) December 11, 2017
Those are Geillis's slaves. She allows them a night off for their rituals. Temeraire is living in the mountains with the escaped free slaves. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/Eb2NqtBAlC
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter With "Old Ian" not around, at what point will everyone one stop calling Young Ian Young Ian and at what point is he not considered young anymore? P.S ep. 313 was an emotional rollercoaster!#OutlanderALN
— Susan B (@Snoozn14) December 11, 2017
Ha! Yes, he's probably wondering the same thing. 😉 #OutlanderALN https://t.co/BWyQEIcO0s
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
Yes, that's exactly what we were going for!!
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
Ending the episode 5mins earlier (with C&J in the #EyeOfTheStorm) would've made for a wrenching cliffhanger + the last 5mins would've made for an awesome S4 opener. So what were your thoughts to go with this happy ending instead of the more dramatic cliffhanger one? #OutlanderALN
— SarahRose (@SarahRoseSA) December 10, 2017
We already have an awesome Season 4 opener!! Can't wait for you all to see it! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/FuYVCRhOz9
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter How difficult was it for @TheMattBRoberts to juggle three different roles, writer, producer, and director? Absolutely amazing and magical finale!!! #OutlanderALN
— Christine Fisher (@MissFisherce76) December 13, 2017
It was a huge amount of work but there is nothing @TheMattBRoberts can't do! We are all verra proud of him! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/mpWvjwTsJa
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
I love the music by @bearmccreary especially when Faith’s theme was played when Claire was in the water #OutlanderALN
— Nancy Kilduff (@TicksGolf) December 13, 2017
Yes, we purposely used "Faith's" theme, since it's so beautiful and ethereal, yet underscores death. #OutlanderALN https://t.co/xz2TZKCbkw
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/JoanneBonasso/status/940802518854008834
You don't want to know. 😉 #OutlanderALN https://t.co/2A6NfdxI5G
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
@OutlanderWriter #OutlanderALN did Claire mean to cut Geillis’ throat when she slashed with the knife at her or did she just mean to scare her but accidentally got her? She was so stunned and in shock like when she stabbed that man with the knife in previous
— Erica D'Arminio (@EricaDArminio) December 13, 2017
She meant it! #OutlanderALN https://t.co/NyFP5mwfw4
— Outlander Writers (@OutlanderWriter) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/OutlanderWriter/status/940864963731771393
Source: Outlander Writers
