‘I Am Not Alone,’ the eighth and final episode of Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander’ season 6, explores the aftermath of Richard Brown’s arrival to Fraser’s Ridge to arrest Claire for the murder of Malva. Jamie tries everything he can to keep his loving wife from being arrested, only for Richard to react with a gunfight. Following the involvement of the settlers, Richard and Jamie finally reach an understanding.

Roger and Brianna continue their trek to Edenton with Jemmy, and the couple learns an important clue about Jemmy’s biological father. In Jamie’s absence, Claire’s fate hangs by a thread towards the end of the episode. If you’re curious about the ending, let us share our thoughts about it! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

Recap of the Outlander Season 6 Finale

Richard Brown demands Claire’s arrest for Malva’s murder at the start of ‘I Am Not Alone.’ Jamie, realizing Brown is attempting to exact vengeance on his family for the death of his brother Lionel, resists. Richard’s men open fire on Jamie and Claire, who return fire upon entering their home. Richard’s troops and the Frasers engage in a protracted gunfight. Claire shoots Ezra, one of Richard’s men.

After realizing that a shooting is pointless, Richard informs Jamie that Claire will be safely transported to a nearby court. Jamie is asked to cooperate by the Ridge’s settlers. After deciding to accompany Claire to court, Jamie accepts Richard’s proposal. Tom Christie also agrees to accompany the group to guarantee that Claire is not hurt in the middle of the journey. Because the neighboring court is closed, Richard leads his troops, Claire, Jamie, and Tom, to the Wilmington court.

Meanwhile, Young Ian learns that his uncle and aunt are in jeopardy. He contacts Jamie in private, who warns his nephew that fleeing Richard will be interpreted as an admission of guilt. Young Ian assures Jamie that he will be there for him and Claire if they need him. Roger and Brianna make their way to Edenton. Brianna discovers lice in Jemmy’s hair, cuts it, and discovers a birthmark on her son’s head. Roger confirms that Jemmy is his son by telling his wife that it is genetic.

Is Jamie Dead or Alive at the End of Outlander Season 6?

Jamie is still alive. Richard Brown’s visit to Fraser’s Ridge to capture Claire is driven by his desire to inflict vengeance on Jamie and his family for the death of his brother Lionel. Claire’s bad reputation, as well as the lack of suspects and proof in Malva’s murder, make it simple for him to do the same. He wants to exact revenge on Jamie by hanging his wife for the girl’s murder, but he runs across a stumbling block. Richard’s ambitions are thwarted by Jamie’s determination to accompany Claire to court. He knows that if he is with his wife, Jamie will save her life.

To exact his wrath, Richard orders his men to render Jamie unconscious. Claire, having witnessed the same thing, doubts that her husband is dead. Richard, on the other hand, intends to forcibly deport Jamie to Scotland. He wants his adversary to feel helpless when Claire is tried in court without being able to see her. Richard understands that killing Jamie will result in unintended consequences, especially given his important relatives and acquaintances. If he kills Jamie, his position as Chairman of the Committee of Safety will not protect him from greater authorities or the law.

In addition, Richard prefers to immerse Jamie in suffering rather than death. When Claire is fighting for her life, he wants Jamie to be on a ship, powerless and incapable of rescue her. Richard’s intentions come to a halt when Young Ian, with the assistance of Chief Bird and his fighters, saves Jamie from the former’s soldiers. Young Ian and others track down Claire, murder Richard’s soldiers, and save Jamie in order to find Claire.

Will Claire perish? Will She Go to Jail for Malva’s Murder?

After ordering his men to prevent Jamie from accompanying his wife, Richard Brown transports Claire to Wilmington. He imprisons her until the trial with the help of the sheriff. Richard is convinced that Claire will be executed for Malva’s murder because she has nothing to prove her innocence. Claire’s destiny may be determined by the absence of witnesses to testify for her, her attempt to preserve Malva’s baby, and her alleged reason. Richard may even take advantage of the widespread belief that Claire is a witch. Claire’s life is at danger as a result of these possibilities, yet she is still possibly alive.

Jamie may be able to reach Wilmington sooner rather than later if he manages to evade Richard’s troops. He might give his life to keep his wife out of jail and away from the gallows. Furthermore, Tom Christie’s pledge that he will not let her die suggests that Claire may be spared. As Malva’s protector, he is assumed to be the one who pines the most for Claire’s death. Nonetheless, he lends his support to Claire and opposes Richard in order to ensure her safety. He sends Claire money for her expenditures while she is in prison and assures her that he would stay in Wilmington for her.

Before leaving Claire for the time being, Tom promises her that he would protect her from Richard’s nefarious plans. Tom’s actions and words suggest that he is aware of Claire’s innocence. He may even know the true identity of the perpetrator, which could explain his efforts to protect Claire. If this is the case, he may testify in her favor in court in order to save her from death and Richard’s plans.