Outlander

Warning!

Spoilers for the Outlander books ahead!

Another factor that will complicateOutlander’s endingis the unfinished status of Gabaldon’s book series.

Outlander Season 7 Poster

This is a battle history dictates would be won by the Continental Army.

Of course, this isn’t the first time that Jamie has been presumed dead inOutlander.

Just as every time before, things ultimately turn out okay.

Claire and Jamie in Outlander season 7, episode 16, looking at Frances

Claire heads to the battleground on Kings Mountain and hunts down her husband’s body.

However, the fact thatJamie wasjustpresumed deadinOutlanderseason 7puts a damper on things.

It was a great momentoneOutlanderseason 8 will have difficulty following up.

Jamie looking defiantly at something in Outlander

If Jamie is again presumed dead inOutlanderseason 8, it could come across as a bit repetitive to audiences.

After so many fake outs, no one would expect Claire’s husband toactuallymeet his end.

However, actually killing off Jamie really wouldn’t be the way to go here.

Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser pointing a gun at the screen in Outlander season 7 midseason finale

Such a dramatic shift that’s only for shock’s sake would never be well received byOutlanderaudiences.

Still,there are a handful of other optionsone of whichOutlanderseason 7 already set up.

It will take some careful maneuvering, butOutlanderseason 8 can surely pull it off.

HeadshotOf Caitríona Balfe

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