Sam Heughan & Caitriona Balfe React to 'Bittersweet' News 'Outlander' is Coming to a Close

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are reacting to the news about the future of the show.

If you missed it, it was announced that the Starz series would be concluding after its eighth season. An extended seventh season is currently in production and will be premiering later in 2023.

After the news broke, both Sam and Caitriona opened up about saying goodbye to the series on social media.

Keep reading to see how the stars reacted to the news about Outlander…

“So delighted to have the opportunity to finish this epic story and we hope you will come along with us. What a journey. What a story. What fans,” Sam wrote on Instagram. “So excited… can you guess how it ends?”

He continued, reminding dedicated viewers that there were 16 episodes from Season 7 of Outlander premiering in 2023.

“We have BIG news. Bittersweet but also very exciting that we get to continue this journey for an 8th and final season,” Caitriona shared on Instagram. “It’s been a gift beyond my wildest dreams … brought me friendships for life, stretched me as an actor and a person and now we get to give you back one more season and finish it right for all you amazing fans. Thank you for being with us on this magical journey.”

If you want to get a better idea of what’s on the way, make sure to check out the teaser trailer for Season 7 of Outlander here.