Outlander Season 7: Key Storylines and Where to Watch
Droughtlander is over! Fans have waited patiently for Outlander season 7 to return after its midseason break and the time has finally come. So, what should we expect in Part 2?
Find out where to watch the newest Outlander season, recap some of the key storylines from Part 1, and discover what’s to come in the second instalment.
*Spoilers ahead*
Outlander Season 7 Recap of Part 1
The story unfolds across both 18th-century America during the Revolutionary War and 20th-century Scotland. Here’s a recap of the key storylines and a summary of the characters in Outlander season 7, Part 1.
Jamie and Claire Fraser
In the newest outlander season, Jamie (Sam Heughan) is drawn into the Revolutionary War, fighting as a sniper for the Americans. His struggle becomes personal when he nearly shoots his illegitimate son, William, on the battlefield. Jamie and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) eventually decide to return to Scotland, transporting the body of Jamie’s redcoat cousin for burial. The midseason finale leaves them approaching Scotland, reconnecting with their roots.
Claire begins Outlander season 7 imprisoned for a crime she didn’t commit, accused of murdering Malva Christie. Her resilience and medical skills eventually lead to her release, and she reunites with Jamie. The couple navigates the chaos of war, including the harrowing Battle of Ticonderoga.
Life in the 20th century isn’t going as smoothly as Brianna and Roger had hoped. Image: Starz.
Roger and Brianna MacKenzie
In Outlander season 7, Part 1, Brianna (Sophie Skelton) and Roger (Richard Rankin) face challenges in the 20th century. Their daughter Mandy is treated for a heart defect, but their son Jemmy is kidnapped by Rob Cameron, a colleague who seeks the legendary Jacobite gold. Roger travels back in time to rescue Jemmy, while Brianna stays in the future with Mandy.
Young Ian and Rachel
Young Ian (John Bell) explores a budding romance with Rachel Hunter, a Quaker with conflicting values. Their relationship is threatened by Ian’s old enemy, Arch Bug, who vows revenge for the accidental death of his wife. This subplot intertwines personal stakes with broader conflicts.
Other Key Storylines
The truth about Malva Christie’s murder is revealed: her half-brother Allan Christie is the culprit. His death at Ian’s hands brings closure to this arc. The midseason wraps up with emotional cliffhangers and characters facing significant transitions, preparing viewers for the continuation of their journeys in Part 2.
What to Expect in Outlander Season 7 Part 2
The upcoming second half of Outlander Season 7 is set to be an emotional rollercoaster, with key plotlines intertwining drama, danger, and heartfelt reunions. Here’s what we know about Outlander season 7, Part 2.
Return to Scotland in Part 2
Jamie, Claire, and Young Ian arrive in Scotland, marking a homecoming that isn’t as peaceful as they hoped. At Lallybroch castle and estate, familiar faces like Jenny Fraser Murray and others will return, but challenges loom as the Revolutionary War’s impact reaches across the Atlantic.
Marital and Family Issues
Jamie and Claire’s marriage faces its greatest test as secrets come to light and circumstances force them apart. Claire is briefly called back to America for a medical emergency, further complicating their situation.
Roger and Brianna’s Time-Spanning Challenges
While Brianna remains in the 1980s with their daughter, Roger journeys through the stones to find their missing son, Jemmy. Their story explores themes of family loyalty and the tension of separation across time.
The show’s most tragic lovers, Dougal MacKenzie and Geillis Duncan, are back from the dead! Image: Starz.
Ominous Developments for Outlander’s Leading Man
The trailer hints at a possible tragedy involving Jamie, but fans can take solace in knowing that he survives, given the already filmed eighth and final season.
Familiar Faces and Tensions Return in Outlander Season 7, Part 2
Fan favourites Dougal MacKenzie and Geillis Duncan are back from the dead, and with them they bring a sense of nostalgia and plenty of potential conflict. New challenges and enemies arise, testing both the Fraser and MacKenzie families.
Outlander Season 7, Part 2 episode titles
The newest Outlander season will be 16 episodes in total – Part 1 had eight episodes, and so will Part 2.
Released episode titles:
- Episode 1: Unfinished Business
- Episode 2: Brotherly Love
- Episode 3: A Hundredweight of Stones
- Episode 4: Carnal Knowledge
- Episode 5: Hello, Goodbye
- Episode 6: Ye Dinna Get Used to It
- Episode 7: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood
- Episode 8: A Hundred Thousand Angels
Where to Watch Outlander Season 7, Part 2?
The final half of season 7 will air every Friday from November 22, on Starz in the US and MGM+ in the UK.
It promises a mix of high-stakes drama, emotional farewells, and pivotal moments leading up to the show’s concluding eighth season, which will air next year.
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