Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 brings an unexpected ambush at Castle Leoch- Episode 3 recap inside

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3 is titled Rabbits Don't Swim and was released on Starz on October 2.

The latest episode of the platform's historical romance series brought an unexpected ambush at Castle Leoch, while Dougal and his men were away at war. With no protection, Ellen took charge and bravely stood up to the enemy, protecting both Castle Leoch and the MacKenzie women.

According to Show Snob, Lord Lovat suggested a different strategy against the Red Coats. Lovat ordered Dougal and Brian to divide their armies to prevent the chances of getting discovered. While Brian and Dougal did not agree with Lovat's new strategy, they had no choice but to comply.

Here is the complete recap.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3 - James MacKinney attacked Castle Leoch

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3 revealed that things are tough at Castle Leoch after Dougal's departure. With Dougal gone, Maura was struggling to adjust with the MacKenzies and Colum was left to defend the Castle alone. While Colum had transferred the castle's ownership to Ellen, he still considered himself the lord of the clan. A heated conversation between Maura and Ellen at the dinner table created a tense atmosphere and Ellen retreated early for the night.

Things took a turn in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3 when James MacKinney and some of his men planned an ambush at Castle Leoch. Since James was unhappy with Colum's leadership, he planned to overthrow the MacKenzies while Dougal was away. With Ellen out of sight and the MacKenzie women held in captivity by the MacKinney guards, Colum was forced to hold the castle alone.

Seema created trouble in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3

Things were equally tense at Castle Leathers in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3. While Julia struggled to reunite with Henry, the new maidservant created problems in the household. Seema manipulated Julia into thinking she was Henry's companion while he was grieving with the Grants, which naturally upset Julia. Things took an awkward turn when Seema wooed Lord Lovat and offered to fulfil his needs.

It looks like Seema was trying to replace Julia at Castle Leathers in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3 and had Lord Lovat under her control. As the episode concluded, Julia suggested removing Seema but Lord Lovat paid no heed to her suggestion as he had taken a liking to the new maidservant.

MacKinney revealed Lord Lovat's strategy in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3

Things took a turn at Castle Leoch in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 Episode 3 when Ellen learned about the ambush. Channeling her father's teachings, Ellen used her bow & arrow to take out the MacKinney guards. Jocasta, Maura and the rest of the women were inspired by Ellen's bravery and prepared to take on their captors. But tragedy struck when Janet was killed in the scuffle, resulting in a huge loss for Ellen.

As the episode concluded, Ellen took a fatal shot at James MacKinney. As James neared his death, he revealed an important truth about Lord Lovat. It turns out that Lord Lovat had cut a deal with the English and placed a trap at the front. This also explained why Lord Lovat insisted on dividing Dougal and Brian's forces, and Ellen's brother's army was likely sent to their deaths.

MacKinney's revelation naturally made Maura, Ellen and Colum worry about Dougal. While Colum maintained that Brian was likely in on Lord Lovat's strategy, Ellen refused to believe that he would betray his country. In the episode's final scene, Ellen raced on horseback to the front, determined to save her brother from Lord Lovat’s deadly strategy.

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