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This article contains spoilers for Go Tell Them Until I’m Gone (Book 9). Although it will be a while before Abroad Fans get to see it, Starz has confirmed the eighth season of the historical fantasy drama. Based on Diana Gabaldon’s books, Abroad Initially Follows the life of World War II nurse Claire Randall (CaitrÃona Balfe), who is sent back to Scotland in 1743. While she tries her best to return to the present, Claire soon finds her loyalties divided as she falls in love with Jamie Fraser (Sam) Heughan), a rebellious Scottish Highlander, wants to help his family after discovering their part in the Jacobite rebellion.
Like many of the best book-to-TV shows, Abroad had to take some creative liberties with the series since Gabaldon was still writing the books. While the TV writers made sure to include major plot events (such as the Battle of Culloden and the American Revolutionary War), they also expanded character arcs (such as Murtagh Fitzgibbons) to make sure things were unpredictable and fresh. like. Possible. Season 8 will likely follow a similar approach as well, with writers upping the ante even more — especially since it’s been announced that this is the final season.
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Filming wraps on season 8
A little over a month after it was revealed that work was underway on the final season, the latest news confirms that Abroad Season 8 has wrapped. The news breaks before season 7 part 2 has even debuted, suggesting that the final season of the historical epic fantasy romance may actually arrive sooner rather than later. To celebrate the final production wrap for the series, which has been running since 2014, the official Instagram Account for Abroad Shared an image gallery with the figure holding a slate.
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With filming wrapping up in September 2024, season 8 may arrive sooner than expected.
In January 2023, it was revealed that Abroad has been renewed for a season 8, with Starts also confirming that this would be the last. Consisting of 10 episodes, the 8th season will see executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Matthew B. Roberts and Maryl Davis return to help give the show’s beloved characters the shipping they deserve. Like all the other seasons, author Diana Gabaldon will likely be helping out as a consultant in season 8. With filming wrapped in September 2024, season 8 may arrive sooner than expected.
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Who will return for the final season?
With Starz confirming that season 7 and 8 will bring “Claire and Jamie’s love story to an epic conclusion“, it’s safe to say that CaitrÃona Balfe and Sam Heughan will return to play favorites Abroad characters, Claire and Jamie Fraser. As Season 8 will focus on Gabaldon’s ninth book, Go tell them until I’m gone, Viewers should also expect to see Sophie Skelton’s Brianna and Richard Rankin’s Roger make an appearance, as they are also instrumental to the plot. on the contrary, Tobias Menzies has confirmed that he will not return as Jack in season 8.
The likely cast of Abroad Season 8 includes:
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Caitriona Balfe |
Claire Fraser |
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Sam Heughan |
Jamie Fraser |
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Sophie Skelton |
Brianna |
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Richer Rankin |
Roger |
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César Domboy |
Fergus Fraser |
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Lauren Lyle |
Marshall Fraser |
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John Bell |
Young Ian Fraser |
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Christine Atherton |
Jenny Murray |
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David Barry |
Sir John Grey |
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Charles Vandervaart |
William Ransom |
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Izzy Michael-Klein |
Rachel Hunter |
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How will it all end?
Although not a lot of details about Abroad Season 8 has been confirmed, Gabaldon revealed The final season will focus mainly on her ninth book, Go tell the bees that I’m gone (via TV Guide). In this novel, Jamie and Claire’s relationship is thrown into turmoil again as the American Revolutionary War threatens to tear them and their family apart.
After the villain Rob Cameron (who is also a main character in Abroad Season 7) wreaks havoc on Brianna, Roger and their family in the 20th century, Go say these until I’m gone Also delves further into their worries and fears that more conspiracies will try to track them down. Depending on how many artistic liberties the writers take and how much of the book they cover in season 7, it’s likely that the main plot of Abroad Season 8 will focus on major plot points.