Outlander fans in tears as stars confirm filming for eighth and final season has wrapped

The final season of Outlander has wrapped up filming, plunging fans into an emotional frenzy. Devotees of the time-travelling saga are on tenterhooks for the second half of season seven, eager to see Claire (played by Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) make their much-anticipated return to Scotland . As the cast and crew have been hard at work on the eighth and last season in Scotland, fans are preparing to say a tearful goodbye to the beloved series from Starz.

Adapted from Diana Gabaldon's acclaimed book series, the show's conclusion is set to be a tear-jerker, as viewers bid adieu to the Frasers. The show's official Instagram account has now announced the end of production for the final season, reports the Daily Record . "Today marks the final day of filming on the final season of #Outlander," the caption of Friday's Instagram post stated.



The heartfelt message continued: "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." The post concluded with a touching sentiment: "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." Despite having another half-season to go before the finale, fans are already mourning the impending conclusion of the Outlander series.

One distraught viewer couldn't contain their dismay, commenting, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT'S A WRAP I'M NOT READY." "Thank you to everyone involved," one fan gushed, as the floodgates opened upon scrolling to the unexpected news. "My eyes filled with tears when I scrolled to this.

I knew it was coming but this was completely unexpected." "I have never and never will again love a series, its characters and cast like I've loved Outlander,"another declared, sharing a deep bond with the show. A third die-hard chimed in with a plea: "Noooo please don't stop.

.. you guys can time travel forever we will never tire of you.

" "At a loss for words," confessed another supporter. "Need time to process this. We will cherish our Outlander family forever.

" Series star Sam also took to social media with an array of behind-the-scenes photos celebrating his tenure as the dashing Highlander Jamie, penning a heartfelt note, "What a journey. So many memories, incredible people I have been fortunate to work with and now can call friends. So many people to thank.

" One admirer responded directly to Heughan, overwhelmed with emotions: "Crying over here. The best book series turned TV series! Thank you for an incredible 10 years! Simply the best!" "Seeing bts pics from all the seasons is actually so bittersweet," another echoed, struggling with their sentiment, while a fellow fan admitted: "I am not gonna cry..

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" Yet, there's a glimmer of hope for fans as the tale isn't quite finished; a new prequel, Blood of My Blood, is on the horizon, set to unravel the enigmatic beginnings of Claire and Jamie's parents. Outlander season 7, part 2 premieres Sunday, November 22 on Starz..