Outlander stars Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan have delivered an incredibly emotional farewell to the series that changed their lives forever, sharing their raw feelings about the series finale and saying goodbye to Jamie and Claire after 8 seasons.
In heartfelt new interviews, both actors opened up about filming the final episodes, with Balfe admitting she found it “overwhelming” and “bittersweet” to film Claire’s last scenes. Heughan, who has embodied Jamie Fraser for over a decade, revealed he struggled to hold back tears on the last day of shooting, describing it as “the end of an era.”
The pair, who have shared one of television’s greatest on-screen romances, also reacted to the divisive yet poignant finale. While they praised the writers for giving fans an ending “full of love,” both stars admitted the ambiguous closing moments left even them emotional and reflective.
Fans have flooded social media with tributes to the duo, many calling their real-life friendship and on-screen chemistry the heart and soul of the show. As Outlander officially comes to an end, Caitríona and Sam’s touching farewell has only made audiences love them more.