Outlander (2017)

Outlander (2017)
In episode five of season 3 of this fantasy romance, a masonic square and compasses emblem briefly is shown on James Alexander Malcolm Fraser's printshop sign in a scene set in 1765 Edinburgh. [00:50:40] The sign is seen again in episode six. Based on a series of novels written by Diana Gabaldon, Fraser's Freemasonry also plays a significant role in the books.

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Later, in episode twelve, mention is made of a freemason. Kenneth MacIver [James McAnerney] (employed by Jamie's cousin, the owner of the Artemis, the sloop Claire and Jamie travel in to Jamaica) says to James Fraser: "I'd like to introduce you to a freemason who's acquainted with almost everyone on the island, and may know something of your nephew." [00:33.05]

These two references to Freemasonry may be foreshadowing for later episodes, or they may be further examples of an all-too-common internet era phenomenon—passive brand hijacking—not with the intent of attacking or assuming Freemasonry's identity, but with leveraging Freemasonry's name recognition value.

In an unrelated scene in season 4, episode 13 Mohawk leader, Tehwahsehkwe, played by Tom Jackson, has been erroneously reported as wearing a right angle square as an earring [00:07:00]. While clearly not square, the costume choice may have been an intentional allusion to Chief Joseph Brant.

Outlander (2014- ) "Freedom & Whisky" (34|5) October 8, 2017. Directed by Brendan Maher, written by Toni Graphia, based on the series of books written by Diana Gabaldon, developed by Ronald D. Moore. Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton, Wil Johnson, Sarah MacRae, Mitchell Mullen, Jessica Preddy, Douglas Reith, Justin Skelton, William Meredith, Zach McCullough. USA, English | Scottish Gaelic, 64 min, Stereo, Colour

Outlander (2014- )"The Bakra" (41|12) December 3, 2017. Directed by Charlotte Brandström Maher, written by Luke Schelhaas, based on the series of books written by Diana Gabaldon, developed by Ronald D. Moore. Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Lotte Verbeek, John Bell, David Berry, Lauren Lyle, César Domboy, Keith Fleming, James Allenby-Kirk, Gary Young, Mark Hadfield, Alison Pargeter, Charlie Hiett, James McAnerney, Muireann Kelly. USA, English | Scottish Gaelic, 64 min, Stereo, Colour.

Outlander (2014- )"Man of Worth" (68|13) 27 January 2019. Directed by Stephen Woolfenden, written by Toni Graphia, based on the series of books written by Diana Gabaldon. Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Duncan Lacroix, John Bell, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Colin McFarlane, Caitlin O'Ryan, Natalie Simpson, Carmen Moore, Tom Jackson, Braeden Clarke, Gregory 'Dominic' Odjig, Trevor Carroll. USA, Scots | English, 63 min, Colour.

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