Outlanderseason 7, episode 15, ended on a cliffhanger, but this couldn’t have happened at a better time for the Starz series. The last audience saw, Claire Fraser was about to undergo a complicated surgery while Jamie sat praying by her side. She had wound up caught in the crossfire during the Battle of Monmouth, and the gunshot wound to her abdomen was deemed hopeless by the Continental physician. Thankfully, Denzell Hunter, who had trained under Claire herself, stepped in to help. Still, thisOutlanderepisode ended without revealing whether Claire would live or die.
Unfortunately,Starz has extended the amount of time it will take for audiences to get any answers. While newepisodes ofOutlanderseason 7had been released weekly, the finale was pushed off until July 09, 2025. This means fans have to wait two whole weeks between Claire getting shot and discovering what will come of her. As frustrating as this is, this is actually the best possible time for an additional littlebreak in theOutlanderseries.
Outlander Season 7 Has Been Among The Series' Most Rushed
There’s A Lot Of Story To Squeeze Into A Short Amount Of Time
Outlanderwill be coming to an end with season 8, which means there is a great deal of story to cover between now and the series' final installment. For this reason, season 7 has beenamongOutlander’smost rushed. Every episode has been full of excitement, butStarz has been forced to accelerate the timeline of author Diana Gabaldon’s books. Things like Jamie’s believed death, Claire’s marriage to Lord John Grey, Wiliam’s capture, and Brianna’s trouble with Rob Cameron have all happened in a far shorter period of time. Audiences can hardly breathe before a significant conflict is quickly resolved.
Outlander’s Week Off Is Actually Perfect For Claire’s Big Cliffhanger
Audiences Have Some Extra Time To Chew On Episode 15’s Ending
Claire’s gunshot wound and surgery are likely to go as quickly as everything else inOutlanderseason 7. Her recovery will mark the end of this installment, and the Starz series will then segue into season 8, which is expected to be released near the end of 2025. So, while a week off before theOutlanderseason 7 finale is a bit frustrating, it creates a chance for audiences to take a breath.
While a week off before the Outlander season 7 finale is a bit frustrating, it creates a chance for audiences to take a breath.
Outlanderseason 7, episode 15, was a truly powerful episode, with many meaningful scenes surrounding Claire’s tragic injury. Jamie writing his resignation in Claire’s blood was especially impactful, andthe performance from actor Sam Heughan deserves careful digestion. Additionally, the scenes during which Claire and Jamie discussed their mortality under a sepia sky were deeply poetic, shifting the tone ofOutlanderto reflect the change in these characters' dynamics. ThoughOutlandermust still power forward, a week without a new episode allows these moments to really sink in.
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Outlander follows Claire Randall, a married nurse from 1945, who is transported back to 1743 Scotland. Amidst political intrigue and danger, she navigates life in the past and becomes torn between loyalty to her husband and the love for a dashing young warrior.
