The 45-year-old’s portrayal of dashing Highland warrior Fraser in the historical fantasy turned him into a heartthrob overnight. The flowing locks, the hulking frame, the kilt and, according to many, the Scottish accent, were the most eye-catching parts of the Heughan package, wooing fans across the globe.

Fans have been waiting patiently for Jamie Roy’s portrayal of Jamie Fraser’s father in the all-new Outlander prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood, with many having high hopes for his role as Brian Fraser,

Hence, there is no concrete proof that Jamie Fraser will die in Outlander Season 8. The tense teaser clips, though they are dramatic, are meant to create speculations, not to deliver guarantees. There is nothing in the books to confirm the death hypothesis, nor do the showrunners or Starz release an official declaration confirming his demise.

Slater noted that the scene's set-up reminded her of an iconic scene in Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of Shakespeare's play, Romeo + Juliet. " The very first time in the barn, it reminded us all a bit of the scene in Romeo + Juliet with the fish tank. That was my first thought when I read it. It's such a beautiful scene."

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Over the weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, Outlander stars Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, and Richard Rankin gave fans a sneak peek into what to expect from the show's final season.

The couples at the center of this story have plenty of obstacles to face but with no shortage of romance. In this exclusive interview, the four leads talk time-travel, intimacy, and upholding the original show's (large) legacy.

The new Outlander spin-off series deepens the emotional weight of Claire’s original journey in the original, according to its cast.

Outlander fans were left devastated as the teaser for the eighth and final season of the Starz hit confirmed James Fraser's death in the upcoming series