, the dashing from the hit historical fantasy series , has delivered a heartwarming response to his on-screen partner ‘s emotional goodbye.
The revelation came as Caitriona, who portrays , informed her followers that the Outlander cast had wrapped up shooting for the show’s eighth season, which is expected to premiere in 2025 on .
Celebrations were in order as the cast recently marked the milestone of completing 100 episodes, with the series drawing inspiration from Diana Gabaldon’s novels bearing the same title.
While fans eagerly anticipate a bittersweet yet satisfying conclusion to the eighth season, their immediate excitement lies with the upcoming second half of season 7.
Caitriona Balfe, the show’s leading lady, took to to share a touching message with her substantial fanbase after more than ten years of embodying Claire Fraser.
Outlander’s Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have finished filming (Image: INSTAGRAM/STARZ)
In front of her two million followers, she uploaded a series of photos featuring the cast with a clapperboard that declared: “It’s a wrap!”
Her caption included the heartfelt quote: “Nothing is lost, Sassenach, only changed.”
She then continued: “Today marks the final day of filming on the final season of #Outlander. Words cannot express the gratitude owed to each and every hard-working cast and crew member who brought this incredible series to life and every single fan who supports it with passion, creativity, and dedication.
“Outlander really is more than just a show, it’s a family, and while filming might be ending, there’s so much more to this journey that’s just beginning.
Sam and Caitriona play Jamie and Claire Fraser (Image: STARZ)
“Slainte! (PS: our eagle-eyed fans might notice some of the clapboards include what our cast members want to take from set. What would YOU steal?)” she added. (sic)
Sam Heughan, her co-star, took to the comments section to share his affection and gratitude, responding: “What a journey… Thank you x.” (sic)
On his personal account, Sam regaled his 4.3 million followers with a heartfelt post, which read: “11 Years. 8 seasons. 101 Episodes @outlander_starz. What a journey.”
He continued, expressing his appreciation for the memories and people he’s worked with: “So many memories, incredible people I have been fortunate to work with and now can call friends. So many people to thank.”
He gave a special shout-out to the series’ creator and others, continuing: “Especially JAMMF himself, herself @diana_gabaldon , @starz @sptv , my brilliant partner in crime @caitrionabalfe , cast, crew, the fans and to Scotland! ! Dinnae fash Sassenachs, plenty more to look forward to….” (sic)
In a touching reply, the official Starz handle for Outlander praised Sam, writing: “Outlander has meant so much to so many, in no small part due to you.”
They concluded with words of admiration: “Thanks for being such an inspiring leading man, a joy to all of us, and for embodying our favorite character in a way no one else could.”
Following the closure of Lionsgate+ in the UK, new episodes of Outlander will be available on Starz and to stream on Prime Video channel MGM+ from Sunday, November 22.