{
  "id": 18555304,
  "title": "Has Outlander: Blood Of My Blood's Dastardly Lovat Met His Match In Margaret? Tony Curran Weighs In",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/has-outlander-blood-of-my-bloods-dastardly-lovat-met-his-match-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T19:39:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2309618/outlander-blood-of-my-blood-season-2-tony-curran-interview-simon-lovat-margaret/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest episode of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Simon, portrayed by Tony Curran, is portrayed as cunning and ambitious, seeking to elevate himself in society by potentially marrying Margaret Grant (Erin Shanagher), an affluent woman. Curran reveals that Simon finds Margaret attractive and sees her as a means to secure his future. However, his current wife, Julia (Hermione Corfield), suspects Simon of plotting her death to make room for Margaret. Curran notes Simon's insecurity and his desire for acceptance and power, despite seeming egotistical. He also highlights Simon's shift in alliances and his motivation for a legacy, as well as his tendency to manipulate people. Curran finds playing the enigmatic character of Simon to be enjoyable and fitting for his role.",
  "summary": "The man behind the prequel's big villain breaks down Lovat's newest scheme.",
  "key_points": [
    "Simon seeks to marry Margaret for social elevation.",
    "Julia fears Simon's plot to kill her.",
    "Tony Curran enjoys playing manipulative Simon."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}