The wait will soon be over for Sassenachs everywhere. Starz is set to release the eighth and final season of its hit historical drama Outlander in the near future. This farewell tour brings Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan back as Claire and Jamie Fraser, who find themselves caught in the escalating tension of the Revolutionary War at their home on Fraser’s Ridge.

Fans can expect a concise but high-stakes final run, as this season consists of 10 episodes. New installments are scheduled to air weekly, leading up to a highly anticipated series finale. While specific details are limited, showrunners have discussed the importance of keeping the ultimate fate of the Frasers a secret until the very last moment.

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Richard Rankin Sophie Skelton — Photo: JackieM8 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

While the series is based on the beloved novels by Diana Gabaldon, this final season is confirmed to diverge from the source material. Since Gabaldon is still writing the tenth and final book in her series, executive producer Matthew B. Roberts and the creative team have crafted a unique conclusion for the screen. This departure ensures that even long-time readers will face fresh surprises as the Starz epic reaches its emotional finish.