Time travel, romance, drama and beautiful landscapes – no series represents this as much as “Outlander”. After season 6 was already delayed due to the pandemic, fans are now waiting all the more impatiently for “Outlander” season 7. TECHBOOK has compiled all the information already known about the plot, release and actors.
The “Outlander” series is based on Diana Gabaldon’s successful “Highland saga” and has been running since 2014. In 2022, the 6th season of the popular time travel series was released, which revolves around the love and life of the Fraser family. A seventh season has been in the pipeline for quite some time, especially as the pandemic has had to shorten filming for season 6, limiting the season’s length to just eight episodes. But what’s next for Jamie and Claire and when can we expect “Outlander” season 7?
When is Outlander season 7 coming?
It has been clear since March 2021 that there will be a new and thus 7th season of “Outlander”. The producing US broadcaster Starz confirmed the continuation unusually early. The new season was commissioned immediately. Fans of the series can look forward to 16 new episodes! Only season 1 had that many episodes, most recently it settled at 12 to 13 new episodes. The length of the new season is certainly due to the fact that season 6 had to be cut short earlier than expected, meaning that some storylines have not yet been completed.
Filming for the sequel has been underway since April 2022 and is expected to end in summer 2022. A release date is not yet known, but it is expected to start in spring 2023. That would be unusual for the series, since there have been two years between two seasons, but based on the information available so far, it seems to be the goal of those responsible.
The sixth season was already available for purchase on Amazon Prime shortly after its US start, which could also be the case with season 7.
What’s Next in Outlander Season 7?
Since the show is based on a book template it’s followed – with minor modifications – so far, the plot of Outlander season 7 isn’t a secret. Warning, spoilers for both the books and season 6 follow from here on out!
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The Highland Books and What Happened So Far
There are nine volumes in all, with at least one other novel in the works, according to Gabaldon. Volume 1 will be released in 1991, the 9th and last volume to date in 2021. So there is still a lot of material for the “Outlander” series and there could be more to come. These are the novels that have been published so far:
- 1st Book: Fire and Stone
- 2nd Book: The Borrowed Time
- 3rd book: Distant shores
- 4th book: The call of the drum
- 5th Book: The Flaming Cross
- 6. Book: A Touch of Snow and Ash
- 7. Book: Echo of Hope
- 8th book: A shadow of betrayal and love
- 9th book: The swarming of a thousand bees
In the beginning, each season adapted one of the novels, but since season 5 this concept no longer applies in its entirety. Especially the plot of the 6th volume has been very stretched so far and a part will probably also be told in season 7 of “Outlander” and interwoven with volume 7.
Also due to the pandemic-related cutback, many technical questions have remained unanswered. Among other things, the question of who killed Claire’s assistant Malva Christie is still open. Because it is clear to all viewers that the protagonist, despite her dream, has nothing to do with it. Now, however, the healer is on trial and must answer, while her family feverishly searches for answers.
Brianna’s pregnancy sets up another major plot point that is now likely to be featured in Outlander Season 7. Her second child is born with a heart defect, which of course cannot be treated in the 18th century. So she and Roger travel back to the 20th century. For several seasons we’ve also dealt with the recurring prophecy of Claire and Jamie. The two are predicted to soon die in the fire. And those are just the untold storylines that actually take place in book six.
Here’s what to expect (probably) in Outlander Season 7
It is not known which part of the 6th and 7th books will be included in the new season. However, the announced 16 episodes would make it possible to tell both novels in full. The plot, which probably begins in 1777, could tell or continue the following strands:
The Battle of Saratoga plays an important role in the American Revolutionary War and is also an important element in the novel, which is why “Outlander” season 7 will probably be the same. At the same time, Brianna and Roger try to travel back in time to save their second child, who is suffering from a serious heart defect. Another mysterious time traveler appears and the family searches for hidden treasure across the time planes.
Jamie is caught between the fronts again, since he sympathizes with the American independence movement on the one hand, but is bound by oath to England on the other. Finally, to secretly support the rebels, he travels back to Scotland with Claire and Young Ian to retrieve his old printing press from Edinburgh. It’s also already been announced that Lord John Gray will return, but it’s likely just an encounter with Claire for now.
The cast – old and new faces
It’s almost certain that all of the main cast will return to their roles in Season 7 of Outlander:
- Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser
- Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser
- Sophie Skelton as Brianna “Bree” MacKenzie, Claire and Jamie’s daughter
- Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield/MacKenzie, Brianna’s husband
- John Bell as Ian Fraser Murraym, Jamie’s nephew
There are also some recurring actors in supporting roles, which we are counting on due to the fact that the story has not yet been completed:
- Cesar Domboy as Fergus Claudel Fraser
- Lauren Lyle as Marsali MacKimmie Fraser, Fergus’ wife
- Mark Lewis Jones as Tom Christie
- Alexander Vlahos as Allan Christie, Mark’s son
- David Merry as Lord John Grey
A new cast member has also been confirmed in the not-so-unimportant role of Jamie’s illegitimate son, Willie.
- Charles Vandervaart as William “Willie” Ransom, Jamie’s illegitimate son
With Lord John Gray returning, that move seems only logical for Outlander Season 7.