"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." — A.A. Milne

Outlander fans, brace yourselves! The beloved time-travel romance series has been confirmed for an eighth and final season. This announcement marks the end of an epic journey that began nearly a decade ago, captivating audiences with the love story of Claire and Jamie Fraser. Starz revealed that Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes, shorter than the supersized 16-episode Season 7, but promising to deliver a satisfying conclusion to this long-running saga​​ .

The Anticipation Builds

With Season 7 Part 2 set to premiere in November 2024, fans can expect the final season to arrive no earlier than 2025 or even 2026. As the production is already underway in Scotland, the anticipation for the series finale is building. Meanwhile, a prequel series titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood is also in the works, keeping the franchise alive and expanding its universe​​ .

Returning Cast Members

The final season will see the return of core characters, including Caitriona Balfe as Claire and Sam Heughan as Jamie. They will be joined by Lauren Lyle and César Domboy as Marsali and Fergus Fraser, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin as Brianna and Roger Mackenzie, and John Bell as Ian Murray.

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