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After years of time travel, war, separation and one unforgettable love story, Outlander Season 8 brings Jamie and Claire Fraser's television journey to its conclusion.
The eighth and final season of Outlander reunites Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser and Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser for one last chapter, as the Fraser family faces new challenges and the long-running story moves towards its conclusion.
For Australian fans building their physical Outlander collection, Outlander Season 8 is now open for pre-order at Sanity.
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What Is Outlander Season 8 About?
Outlander Season 8 continues the story of Jamie and Claire Fraser and the family they have built around them after years of upheaval, separation and extraordinary journeys through history.
With the story entering its final season, the Frasers once again face threats to their home, their family and the future they have fought so hard to create.
The season also continues the stories of characters including Brianna and Roger MacKenzie, as Outlander begins bringing its long-running relationships and conflicts towards their conclusions.
Is Outlander Season 8 the Final Season?
Yes. Outlander Season 8 is the final season of the main Outlander television series.
After eight seasons following Jamie and Claire across different countries, historical conflicts and even centuries, Season 8 brings the television adaptation of their story to an end.
That makes Season 8 an especially important release for physical-media collectors. Once the final season joins your shelf, you'll be able to complete the television journey that began with Claire's first trip through the stones.
How Many Episodes Are in Outlander Season 8?
Outlander Season 8 contains 10 episodes.
Across those final episodes, Jamie, Claire and the wider Fraser family move towards the conclusion of a story that has stretched across generations, continents and centuries.
Who Is Returning for Outlander Season 8?
The final season brings back many of the characters at the heart of the later Outlander story, including:
- Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser
- Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser
- Sophie Skelton as Brianna MacKenzie
- Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie
- John Bell as Young Ian
At its heart, however, Outlander remains the story of Jamie and Claire. Their relationship has survived separation, war, political upheaval and centuries of history, making their final chapter one of the biggest reasons longtime fans will want to see the series through to the end.
Can You Pre-Order Outlander Season 8 in Australia?
Yes. Australian fans can pre-order Outlander Season 8 online at Sanity.
Sanity's Outlander collection also brings together previous seasons, soundtracks, books and other products from the series, making it a useful place to fill any gaps in your collection before the final season arrives.
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Should You Rewatch Outlander Before Season 8?
With eight seasons of relationships, family history, political conflict and time-travel complications behind it, Outlander is definitely a series that rewards a rewatch.
If it's been a while since you visited Fraser's Ridge, revisiting Season 7 is the obvious starting point. Longtime fans may instead want to go all the way back to Season 1 and follow Jamie and Claire's relationship from the beginning before watching the final season.
You'll be reminded just how far the characters have travelled – both geographically and through time – by the time you reach Season 8.
Is Outlander Really Ending?
The main Outlander television series is ending with Season 8, bringing Jamie and Claire's long-running television story to its conclusion.
That doesn't necessarily mean you've reached the end of historical dramas, sweeping romances and epic family sagas, though. If Outlander has been one of your favourite shows, there are several other series that make excellent next watches.
```htmlWhat Should You Watch After Outlander Ends?
With Outlander Season 8 bringing Jamie and Claire's story to a close, you might soon be looking for another series to fill the Fraser-shaped hole in your watch list.
If what you love about Outlander is the combination of sweeping romance, historical drama, complicated families and characters you can follow across multiple seasons, these are some of the best TV shows to try next.
1. Poldark
If you only try one series after Outlander, make it Poldark.
Set against the dramatic landscapes of 18th-century Cornwall, Poldark follows Ross Poldark as he returns home from the American War of Independence to discover that almost everything he left behind has changed.
Like Outlander, it combines historical drama with sweeping romance, family conflict, political and social upheaval, and relationships that develop across years rather than a handful of episodes.
There's no time travel, but if Jamie and Claire's relationship and the historical setting are the main reasons you love Outlander, Poldark is an especially natural next series.
Watch Poldark if you loved: Jamie and Claire's romance, historical settings, family drama and becoming invested in characters across multiple seasons.
2. Downton Abbey
If the historical setting and long-running character relationships are more important to you than the time-travel element, Downton Abbey should be next on your watch list.
The series follows the Crawley family and the people who work at their Yorkshire estate through romance, loss, family drama, social change and major historical events.
It's a very different kind of historical drama to Outlander, but it offers the same pleasure of becoming attached to a large cast of characters and following their relationships through years of change.
There's plenty to keep watching once you reach the end of the television series too, with the Downton Abbey story continuing through its feature films.
Watch Downton Abbey if you loved: historical settings, romance, family relationships, period drama and following characters across years of their lives.
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3. The Last Kingdom
If battles, politics and historical conflict are what keep you coming back to Outlander, head further back in history with The Last Kingdom.
The series follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he becomes caught between competing worlds, loyalties and kingdoms in a story filled with warfare, political intrigue and questions of identity and belonging.
It's less focused on romance than Outlander, but it's an excellent choice for viewers who particularly enjoy the action-heavy side of Jamie and Claire's story, including battles, historical power struggles and constantly shifting loyalties.
Watch The Last Kingdom if you loved: battles, historical conflict, political intrigue, shifting loyalties and epic historical storytelling.
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4. Yellowstone
The setting may be completely different, but fans who love the family saga side of Outlander may find plenty to enjoy in Yellowstone.
Instead of Fraser's Ridge, the story revolves around the Dutton family's Montana ranch. Both series explore powerful families trying to protect their home and legacy while relationships, rivalries and outside forces continually threaten what they've built.
It's also another large television world to become invested in, with the main Yellowstone series expanding into a much wider family saga.
Watch Yellowstone if you loved: Fraser's Ridge, complicated families, protecting a legacy and long-running relationship drama.
5. 1923
If you're intrigued by the idea of Yellowstone but don't want to give up historical drama quite yet, 1923 may be an even better place to start.
Starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the series follows an earlier generation of the Dutton family through a period of hardship, social change and conflict.
There may be no stones transporting characters through time, but the combination of history, romance, family and survival gives it some familiar ingredients for Outlander fans.
Watch 1923 if you loved: historical drama, sweeping family sagas, romance and characters fighting to protect their home.
Why Outlander Has Lasted for Eight Seasons
Outlander has always been difficult to place into just one genre. It's historical drama, romance, adventure and fantasy all at once, with time travel providing the idea that sets Claire and Jamie's extraordinary story in motion.
But the relationship between Jamie and Claire has remained the constant. Locations change. Decades pass. Wars begin and end. Their family grows. Yet the series continually returns to the bond between its two central characters.
That's what makes Season 8 more than simply another television release. For viewers who have followed the Frasers since the beginning, it's the opportunity to see how a story spanning eight seasons finally ends.
Outlander Season 8 Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an Outlander Season 8?
Yes. Outlander Season 8 is the eighth and final season of the main Outlander television series, starring Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan as Claire and Jamie Fraser.
Is Season 8 the last season of Outlander?
Yes. Season 8 is the final season of Outlander and concludes the main television story of Jamie and Claire Fraser.
How many episodes are in Outlander Season 8?
Outlander Season 8 contains 10 episodes.
Can I pre-order Outlander Season 8 in Australia?
Yes. Outlander Season 8 is open for pre-order online at Sanity. You can also browse previous seasons, books, soundtracks and other Outlander releases through Sanity's dedicated Outlander collection.
Who plays Jamie and Claire in Outlander?
Sam Heughan plays Jamie Fraser and Caitríona Balfe plays Claire Fraser throughout the Outlander television series, including its eighth and final season.
Do I need to watch the previous seasons before Outlander Season 8?
Yes, we'd strongly recommend watching the previous seasons first. Season 8 continues long-running stories involving Jamie, Claire, Brianna, Roger and the wider Fraser family, so it isn't designed as a standalone season.
What should I watch after Outlander?
If you're wondering what to watch after Outlander, start with Poldark for historical romance and family drama. Try Downton Abbey for a character-driven historical saga, The Last Kingdom for battles and political intrigue, Yellowstone for a modern family epic, or 1923 for another sweeping historical family story.
What show is most similar to Outlander?
Poldark is one of the strongest recommendations for Outlander fans because it also combines historical drama, romance, family conflict and long-running character relationships. Unlike Outlander, however, Poldark does not include time travel.
Pre-Order Outlander Season 8 at Sanity
Jamie and Claire's television story has reached its final chapter. Whether you've been watching since Claire first travelled through the stones or discovered the Frasers more recently, Outlander Season 8 is the final piece of the main series.
Outlander Season 8 is open for pre-order at Sanity now.
Pre-order Outlander Season 8 and shop the complete Outlander collection at Sanity →
Finished Outlander? Start Your Next Series
If you're already wondering what you'll watch when the final credits roll, Poldark is our first pick for another sweeping historical drama, while Downton Abbey and The Last Kingdom offer two very different ways to stay immersed in the past.
