Outlander viewers are treated to wild plots revolving around both the 18th and 20th centuries. The time-travel element of the series means that the characters experience the best and worst of both eras. The 18th century is repeatedly shown as a more dangerous time to live in because of war, violence and diseases that can't be cured.
With those circumstances, it's no wonder that the Starz drama has racked up a large number of deaths over the years.
And while most have taken place in the past, some have happened in the modern era as well. They all have one thing in common: they triggered extreme grief not only among the characters, but also for the audience watching at home.
Dougal MacKenzie kept dancing between heroism and villainy, in part because he was always changing his mind about whether Jamie and Claire ought to be trusted.
He flirted with both aiding them or hurting them, but one aspect of his character that remained constant was his love for his country and his people.
Most of Dougal's actions were meant to protect Scotland's interests. That patriotism was why he attempted to kill Claire and Jamie soon after learning of their plan to assassinate Charles in order to prevent the Battle of Culloden. To him, treason had to be punished, and that sense of duty made him one of the best Outlander characters.
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