Outlander fans 'work out' how final season will end after star pushed for major change

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Outlander enthusiasts have been speculating about the potential conclusion of the historical fantasy series' final season. They've been debating how the TV show's finale might deviate from Diana Gabaldon's last book, which is set to have its own distinct ending.This follows Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser, hinting last year that he has advocated for a "different ending" for the Starz drama.

Outlander is adapted from Gabaldon's bestselling novels, with nine out of 10 planned volumes already penned.The television series, however, will wrap up a few books ahead of the official conclusion of the novel series, suggesting that the final on-screen ending may not align with Gabaldon's yet-to-be-published final scenes.In an interview with The Herald about season 8, Heughan confessed that he has lobbied for a finale that would resonate with the fans who have followed the show over the years.

He disclosed that the series was "supposed to finish this season", but he "didn't want to finish without finishing the story", leading to the Outlander cast "going back to do one more [season]", reports the Express. "I want to finish the story, not only for myself but for the fans.

It wouldn't feel satisfactory to just end it, left in the air," the actor elaborated.It appears Heughan is striving to influence the way fans bid farewell to their favourite Outlander characters, with the actor adding: "Diana is still writing the 10th book and there is plenty more that we haven't been able to cover."We will have to end it some way.