Outlander Season 7, Episode 3, titled "Death Be Not Proud," delivers an emotionally charged and standout episode. Claire and Jamie, the resilient couple who has endured immense tragedy over the course of the series, face even more heartbreak in this episode. The previous episode left their family torn apart as Roger, Brianna, and their children returned to the future to save their daughter, Mandy, whose life was in danger.

The episode begins with a significant time jump, revealing Brianna in the future sporting bangs and feeling profound sadness. It becomes clear that her parents, Claire and Jamie, have passed away, intensifying her grief.

Brianna receives a box from Fiona, which has been sitting in their house for 200 years. Inside the box are letters and a musket ball, including a letter from Jamie stating that they are alive. Despite this momentary happiness, the joy is short-lived as fire and stress follow, staying true to the show's intense nature.

Back in the past, Jamie and Claire desperately try to prevent a disastrous explosion caused by Wendodo Donner, but their efforts are in vain. They narrowly escape the explosion, reminiscent of a Die Hard moment, running out of Fraser's Ridge just in time. The episode seamlessly transitions between past and future, showcasing the devastation faced by Jamie and Claire as they watch their beloved home burn down.

Amidst the chaos, the characters' resilience shines through. Balfe and Heughan deliver powerful performances, conveying the couple's profound devastation without needing much dialogue. As the fire engulfs Fraser's Ridge, it feels as if we are witnessing our own home burn down. The shot of everyone watching the destruction is particularly heartbreaking.

In the future, Roger lightens the mood with a joke, playfully blaming Brianna's penchant for matches. However, they soon realize that the date of the fire mentioned in the newspaper doesn't match the one they experienced. This revelation leads to the possibility of another fire and raises questions about the impact of their actions on history.

Claire and Jamie sift through the ruins of their home, finding solace in Claire's partially intact medical journal and Jamie's surviving kilt. The couple sits amidst the rubble, fighting back tears and struggling to hold themselves together. Outlander continues to escalate the level of sadness with each episode, surpassing even its previous emotional moments.

Overall, Outlander Season 7, Episode 3 successfully captures the essence of the show's beloved characters while injecting new energy and creativity. With its compelling mix of action, love, heartbreak, trauma, drama, suspense, and time-travel, this season proves to be a renaissance for the series. As the episode concludes, it becomes evident that the show is reaching new heights, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating what lies ahead, despite the bittersweet realization that the end of the series is drawing nearer.