Showrunner Matthew B Roberts has discussed Jamie Fraser’s fate in Outlander’s final season after teaser trailers mention the beloved character’s death

Outlander’s showrunner Matthew B. Roberts recently reflected on the fate of fan-favourite Scottish hero Jamie Fraser (portrayed by Sam Heughan) in the Starz historical drama, following the release of episode titles for the final series.

In a recent chat, Roberts discussed the possibility of Jamie meeting his end, after teaser trailers for Outlander’s eighth and concluding season hinted at the character’s demise in Frank Randall’s (Tobias Menzies) book, reports the Daily Record.

The showrunner remarked: “Just because it’s on a page doesn’t make it accurate, as we know.”

He further told Entertainment Weekly: “Do they think they’re going to go change history, or do they think that maybe history wasn’t written correctly?”

As avid Outlander viewers are aware, Jamie and his wife Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) have previously attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to alter history in the show, most notably trying to avert the Battle of Culloden.

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Jamie Fraser will have to face his fate in Outlander season 8 (Image: STARZ)

However, there’s also the notion that historical records aren’t always precise, and fans will be hoping this applies to Frank’s book.

Given the perilous nature of Outlander, Jamie’s life has been threatened numerous times throughout the drama.

The eighth series will be no exception as he readies himself for another battlefield encounter during the peak of the American Revolutionary War, which threatens his home at Fraser’s Ridge.

Viewers will have to patiently wait to discover if Jamie indeed meets his end and what the future holds for Claire and the rest of the family.

Furthermore, Outlander enthusiasts are eager to finally solve the programme’s greatest puzzle: Jamie’s ghost, after the apparition startled Frank in the opening episode.

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Jamie Fraser learns of his death in Frank Randall’s book from the future (Image: STARZ)

Roberts offered an enigmatic response regarding whether audiences would at last receive clarity on the mystery and how it was feasible for Jamie to journey through time to the future and observe his future bride before she travelled through the stones.

He said: “What we tried to do is answer as many questions as we could authentically.”

Roberts continued: “There’s so many great storylines that get tied up – whether it’s in a tight bow or a very loose bow, that’s for the fans to judge.”

Outlander season 8 will premiere on Starz in the USA on March 6 and on MGM+ via Prime Video in the UK on March 7