Sam Heughan, as "Outlander" hero Jamie Fraser, was at the center of one of TV’s most talked-about moments last season.
The Starz drama went to its darkest corners in its finale when sadistic Capt. Jack “Black Jack” Randall tortured and raped the Scottish warrior multiple times—it was a turn that drew some criticism and spawned numerous think pieces and essays on TV’s depiction of rape. Others praised Heughan’s performance during the violent scenes, and the nuance he brought in the aftermath as his character dealt with its effects.
Heughan took part in The Envelope's Emmy Contender chat series on Monday and said he had expected the scenes to spark attention.