Outlander Claire Fraser star pens emotional message as she says goodbye

Starz has set hearts racing with the confirmation that Outlander season eight will premiere in "early 2026", as announced on their Instagram page. Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire Fraser, shared a heartfelt reaction to the teaser trailer that showcases the epic journey of her character and Jamie Fraser from their first encounter in season one. On her Instagram story, Caitriona posted an emotional note: "Wow. I never thought we be so lucky to get this far... and now that we have I never thought we would have to say goodbye... what a journey... what a story."

She expressed gratitude with: "Thank you to Diana, the fans, our crew, fellow cast and our writers and producers... everyone at Sony and Starz... here is our final poster."

The eagerly awaited teaser for the eighth season revisits pivotal moments from Claire and Jamie's romantic saga. Claire's voiceover reflects on the passage of time: "Time is marked and measured in different ways. Nothing can stand against time. Not mountains, not armies."

Jamie, portrayed by Sam Heughan, responds with a touching sentiment: "Time doesn't matter, Sassenach... To see those years touch you gives me joy, for it means that you live."

The teaser's title encapsulates the essence of their story: "Every promise, every sacrifice, every moment has led to this."

Yet, a particular revelation in the teaser that will undoubtedly intrigue fans is Jamie's foreboding admission of his impending death.

In a gripping segment of the two and a half minute clip, he confides in Claire about discovering from Frank Randall's book that war looms in the backcountry.

In a shocking revelation, it has been disclosed: "War is coming to the backcountry and that James Fraser dies in it."

Devotees of the novel, Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone, will recall that Frank's book, released after his death, details the Battle of King's Mountain. While Jamie and Claire were once mistakenly believed to have perished in a fire, fans are clinging to hope that Frank's book contains an error and that Jamie will ultimately survive alongside Claire.

The teaser has sparked intense reactions among fans, with one commenting: "Can't believe THAT scene is coming to our screens in 2026... God, Claire Fraser help us all."

Another fan expressed their desire for a fairytale ending: "They better get their happily ever after or so help me God," while a third shared their breathless anticipation: "I don't think I took a single breath while watching this reel. I can't believe this is really coming to an end."

Another lamented the wait, saying: "Early 2026? ? ? Oh no! Gives us time to prepare ourselves for this...."