Outlander’s Catriona Balfe discusses parenting during filming Warning - this article contains major spoilers for Outlander season 7. Outlander fans were left inconsolable by Claire Fraser ’s (played by Caitriona Balfe ) impossible decision in the historical Starz drama. Back in the first season, Claire is whisked back to 18th Century Scotland where she encounters rugged Highland warrior Jamie Fraser ( Sam Heughan ).
They quickly fall for each other after marrying to protect Claire from Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies), the vicious ancestor of her 20th Century husband, Frank (also Menzies). Despite realising their feelings for one another, Jamie decides it’s best for Claire to return to her own timeline and takes her back to the mysterious supernatural stones at Craigh Na Dun. However, Claire finds it impossible to turn her back on her new life in the past, tearing herself away from the stones and deciding to stay with Jamie.
Outlander fans ‘blubbering’ over Claire Fraser’s heartbreaking departure (Image: STARZ) Related articles Outlander star spills on 'struggles' as she launches inspiring new project Outlander actress lifts lid on 'naughty' Sam Heughan in behind-scenes insight If fans weren’t hooked on the epic romantic saga before that pivotal moment in the inaugural season, there was certainly no turning back once Claire made the choice to abandon her first husband. One newcomer to the series shared on the Netflix Bangers Facebook group: “I just started .