“Outlander” is formally coming to an finish. Starz introduced the information on Jan. 19, saying the present’s eighth season might be its final. “What an unbelievable journey with an unbelievable fanbase,” the community tweeted. “‘Outlander’ has formally been renewed for an eighth and ultimate season.”
Starz additionally tweeted a video compilation that includes a few of the present’s stars, who thanked viewers for his or her help and devotion over time. “Thank you a lot for being with us from day one,” mentioned Caitriona Balfe, who performs Claire Fraser, the collection’s central character whose journey again in time to 1743 catalyzes all the subsequent occasions. Later within the video, Sam Heughan, who performs Jamie Fraser, acknowledged that “each good story has to come back to an finish.”
“Outlander”‘s seventh season is ready to premiere in the summertime, which implies viewers nonetheless have two full seasons left to dive into earlier than the story attracts to an in depth.
Fans of the “Outlander” universe have much more to sit up for than two extra seasons, although, as in August 2022, the community introduced {that a} prequel collection titled “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” can also be on its method. The prequel will inform the story of Jamie’s mother and father, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser. “We are excited to peel again the layers of this vibrant world to carry our viewers the origin of the place all of it started,” Kathryn Busby, president of authentic programming at Starz, mentioned in an announcement on the time. “We cannot wait to see what occurs subsequent.”