Outlander

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It’s truly disheartening to announce that the final episode of Outlander Season 7 has aired. Each week, fans have been eagerly tuning in on Starz, with the first six seasons of this exceptional historical fantasy drama series accessible on Netflix. However, the Season 7 finale, which aired on January 17, didn’t meet the high expectations that we all had.

In the TV series “Outlander,” derived from Diana Gabaldon’s book series, is renowned for its unexpected plot twists that leave devoted readers breathless with amazement. Yet, episode 16 in Season 7, titled “A Hundred Thousand Angels,” has left fans puzzled and eager to learn more about the implications it holds for the storyline ahead. So, let’s delve into the surprising cliffhanger of Outlander.

Who Is Faith in ‘Outlander’?

To put it simply, nearly every fan of Outlander recognizes that the characters Jamie (played by Sam Heughan) and Claire (portrayed by Caitríona Balfe) have a daughter named Brianna (Sophie Skelton). Interestingly, it was Brianna’s safety that prompted Claire to travel back through time. Undeniably, Jamie and Claire are one of the iconic couples in Outlander, as Claire left Brianna behind and went back to find Jamie. However, it’s important to note that Brianna isn’t their only child; a couple of years prior to conceiving her, Claire and Jamie were already anticipating another child.

In Season 2 of Outlander, set in France, Claire encounters complications with her pregnancy and is admitted to L’Hopital des Anges. Upon waking up, she learns that her daughter, whom she named Faith, had been stillborn. Since Jamie was arrested following a duel at the time, Claire’s friend Master Raymond (Dominique Pinon), a potent healer, stood by her side during this heartbreaking event. After Jamie’s release, they conducted a funeral for Faith before departing France and returning to Scotland, leaving their sorrow behind.

The Shocking Cliffhanger in the ‘Outlander’ Season 7 Finale

In the second half of Season 7, character William (played by Charles Vandervaart) stumbles into a brothel, reeling from the shocking truth that Jamie is his biological father in the series Outlander. There, he crosses paths with Jane (Silvia Presente). A bond develops between them, and eventually, William finds himself with feelings for her. When Jane’s sister Fanny (Florie May Wilkinson) is assaulted by a man, she turns to William for help. Despite the wish of many Outlander fans for William and Jane to become a couple, their efforts to save Jane from execution ultimately prove unsuccessful.

After Fanny’s departure, William set up for Claire and Jamie to escort Fanny back to Fraser’s Ridge, ensuring safety and stability in an environment filled with love. Given their nature, Claire and Jamie consented to look after Fanny. However, when they crossed paths, a chilling incident unfolded.

Claire recognized that the song Fanny was singing wasn’t ordinary; it was the very same melody she had sung to her stillborn baby from the 20th century. This is one of the unsettling occurrences that arise from time-travel in Outlander. When asked about the tune and lyrics, Fanny mentioned that her late mother, a woman named Faith, would often sing it to her.

It’s plausible that Master Raymond took Claire’s baby alive, for some unknown reason, since he had visited her shortly after she was shot, and delivered a cryptic message implying both her survival and his apology without explanation. This theory might also explain why Fanny sang the same song that Claire used to sing to the baby, as Master Raymond could have overheard the melody and lyrics while spending time with Claire.

Is Faith Still Alive?

Right from the start, it’s obvious that Jane and Fanny are orphans, with their mother, Faith, no longer present in their lives. The specifics about their past or Faith’s demise remain a mystery, adding to the suspense of the Outlander Season 7 finale. Given that Faith appears to be alive, there’s a possibility that Claire’s daughter might also possess time-travel abilities. If so, this could imply that Faith is living in another era. This unexpected turn of events may prompt Claire to search for her, but the exact details will unfold only in Outlander Season 8. In the meantime, the upcoming spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood promises to be an enjoyable diversion as we eagerly await Jamie and Claire’s return one last time.

As a dedicated fan, I must confess that introducing such a monumental plot twist in the final season of Outlander could potentially lead us down a perilous path. With multiple narratives unfolding concurrently and time travel thrown into the mix, it’s both exciting and confusing at times. The almost disastrous mistake made in Season 7 has left high expectations for Season 8 to maintain a steady pace, clear story progression, and a fitting resolution.

Regarding Faith, the answers about her and her children’s fate are only unveiled when Season 8 of Outlander finally premieres. Perhaps now is the ideal moment to revisit all the seasons of Outlander, scrutinize every detail given about Faith, and prepare for the revelations that lie ahead.

Outlander can be streamed on Netflix, so fans can catch up or rewatch their favorite episodes at any time.

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2025-01-28 01:32