Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander,’ based on Diana Gabaldon’s eponymous novel series, revolves around Claire, a former Second World War military medic who is transported back to 18th century Scotland. Claire establishes a connection with Jamie Fraser, a Highland warrior who battles against the British Empire as part of the Jacobite rebellion. The series follows Claire as she starts a family with Jamie while witnessing several significant historical events that rewrite the fates of Scotland, Britain, and the New World.

The show was created by Ronald D. Moore and premiered on August 9, 2014. The four-time Emmy-nominated period drama received widespread praise from reviewers and audiences alike, particularly for the core cast’s performances and the fascinating historical plot. The sixth season of the show ended on a cliffhanger, piqued one’s interest in the possibility of a seventh season. So, here’s all you need to know about it!

Outlander Season 7 Release Date

Season 6 of ‘Outlander’ started on Starz on March 6, 2022, and concluded on May 1, 2022. The sixth season consists of eight episodes, each lasting 53–90 minutes.

Here’s all we know so far about the seventh season. Starz announced the renewal of ‘Outlander’ for season 7 on March 14, 2021. “We are overjoyed that Starz has given us the chance to continue the epic ‘Outlander’ journey.” “We can’t wait to go into the writers’ room and begin breaking Echo in the Bone, and we look forward to bringing the fans another season of this amazing narrative,” showrunner Matthew B. Roberts said in a statement accompanying the renewal announcement.

Furthermore, manufacture of the seventh round is said to have begun in Scotland in early April 2022. The new season will consist of 16 episodes. Starz confirmed in October 2021 that the series will broadcast in late 2022 or early 2023. If all goes according to plan, we can expect ‘Outlander’ season 7 to be released in the fourth quarter of 2022 or the first quarter of 2023.

‘Outlander’ fans may see the series extending even further than the seventh installment. The show’s namesake source material series consists of nine published novels, with a tenth novel in the works. As a result, there is a chance that the series will last for ten seasons. Furthermore, Starz’s president and CEO, Jeffrey Hirsch, has already affirmed the possibility of “story extensions, spin-offs, or sequels” to the show. As a result, the universe of the historical drama may expand beyond the upcoming season 7.

Outlander Season 7 Cast: Who Could Appear?

Caitrona Balfe (Claire Beauchamp Fraser), Sam Heughan (Jamie Mackenzie Fraser), Sophie Skelton (Brianna Fraser MacKenzie), and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie), the show’s mainstays, are back for the seventh season. Lord John Grey’s actor, David Berry, has also confirmed his comeback.

César Domboy (Fergus), Lauren Lyle (Marsali), Caitlin O’Ryan (Lizzie), Mark Lewis Jones (Tom Christie), John Bell (Young Ian), Paul Gorman (Josiah/Keziah Beardsley), and Chris Larkin (Richard Brown) will also return. The seventh season could feature Alexander Vlahos (Allan Christie) and Glen Gould (Chief Bird). Jessica Reynolds (Malva) may not be back because her character died in season 6. We can also expect to see new faces in the forthcoming season.

What is the plot of Outlander Season 7?

The show’s sixth season concludes with Richard Brown arriving at Fraser’s Ridge to arrest Claire for Malva’s murder. Jamie and Tom Christie follow Claire to Wilmington’s courtroom in order to prevent Richard from injuring her. Midway during the journey, Richard orders his men to transport Jamie on a ship destined for Scotland in order to prevent him from saving his wife from the trial and the hanging. Richard drives Claire to Wilmington prison without Jamie. Young Ian saves his uncle with the help of Chief Bird and his fighters before Richard’s men force Jamie to board the ship. They set out on their quest to Wilmington to save Claire.

The seventh season of the program will most likely begin with the fallout from Claire’s incarceration. Tom Christie may be able to save her. If the season properly follows the plot of ‘An Echo in the Bone,’ the season 7 source text, we may see Roger, Brianna, and their family return to the twentieth century. Claire and Jamie could become embroiled in the Revolutionary War and finally return to Scotland. Fergus, Marsali, and their children may also relocate to Philadelphia from New Bern.