Outlander predicted Black Jack Randall's death back in key scene you may have missed
Outlander saw Black Jack meet a brutal end
Outlander enthusiasts might have overlooked a subtle hint that alluded to the demise of Captain 'Black Jack' Randall (portrayed by Tobias Menzies) within the series, reports the Scottish Daily Express.
During the second season, the nefarious redcoat has a humiliating encounter with King Louis XV (played by Lionel Lingelser) in the gardens at Versailles.
In an uncomfortable moment, the king compels Black Jack to kneel and implore for his brother Alex Randall's (Laurence Dobiesz) release from his obligations to the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow) owing to illness.
Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) witness the episode, finding some satisfaction as Black Jack faces a rare form of powerlessness.
Delivering a loaded remark, King Louis XV notes: "The king admires your uniform, Captain. So seldom seen at this court. Such bold clouds as befit the brave soldiers of your sovereign."
He adds poignantly, "A pity that your countrymen are usually too busy slaughtering each other to exchange such pleasantries."
To which Black Jack retorts: "Speaking as a soldier, of many years, Your Majesty, I must say that I find war preferable to politics. At least in war, you know your enemies."
Continuing the foreshadowing dialogue, the monarch remarks: "The king finds some truth in what you say.
"However we hope your affection for carnage does not ultimately prove fatal for you."
And as the audience is well aware, Black Jack meets his end on the Culloden battlefield at the hands of Jamie in their final confrontation.
The demise of Black Jack was a fitting conclusion to a life marked by violence and a penchant for sadism.
Despite being unaware of Black Jack's brutal nature, it seems the royal accurately perceived him, with King Louis' words ominously foreshadowing the wicked Captain's downfall.
The scene in question also depicted a significant shift in power between Black Jack and the Frasers, who were present at the French court as representatives of Scotland.
On the other hand, Black Jack was an English officer and encountered subtle hostility from the locals due to Britain's ongoing war with France elsewhere in Europe.
Black Jack was very much a stranger in France, which meant he had to significantly moderate his behaviour compared to his previous actions in Scotland where he held power.
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