The couple at the center of Starz's fantasy historical drama unpack how that ending — a surprise to book and non-book fans alike — sets up the eighth and final season, which has already finished filming.

Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan have come out in defence of one of the most controversial reveals in the show’s history. While their beloved heroes Claire and Jamie Fraser faced down the American Revolution in the latest instalment of the hit Starz drama, some startling revelations were made about their family.

So long, sassenach. “Outlander” on Starz will end with Season 8 – and although that final season hasn’t aired yet and the premiere date is unknown, filming has wrapped. Series star Sam Heughan is officially finished playing Jamie Fraser — and he didn’t walk away empty-handed.