The much-anticipated finale of Outlander Season 7 has arrived, and it brings with it a blend of exciting moments, shocking twists, and emotional farewells. While it marks the conclusion of this season, it’s not the end of the story.
The show will continue for one more season before the Starz adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s popular Outlander book series reaches its final chapter. But with this episode, we’re closer to the ultimate conclusion.
Titled “A Hundred Thousand Angels” and written by Matthew B. Roberts and Toni Graphia, the episode is packed with big surprises and emotional moments. It highlights both loss and new beginnings, illustrating that despite the numerous challenges and dangers the characters encounter, hope and love prevail. Let’s explore what unfolds in this finale.
Claire’s Recovery and Jamie’s Promise
After a long and difficult surgery, all Denzell Hunter (played by Joey Phillips) and his sister Rachel (Izzy Meikle-Small) can do is wait and pray for Claire Fraser’s (Caitríona Balfe) recovery. She had undergone life-threatening surgery, and her life now hangs in the balance.
But through it all, her devoted husband Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) refuses to leave her side. He is emotionally torn as he watches Claire’s struggle but is determined to stay with her no matter what. With tears in his eyes, Jamie promises Claire that her blood is his blood, just as it has been since their vows in Season 1.
As the morning light breaks, Claire manages to whisper her first words: “I’ve decided not to die.” While she knows her recovery will be slow and painful, Claire remembers how devastated she was when she thought Jamie was dead. She could never do that to him now. This moment of strength and hope marks the beginning of Claire’s healing process, though it will not be easy.
Jamie, having dramatically resigned from his military commission, now has nothing to do but take care of Claire. His new role requires him to help her with some very basic tasks, like getting to the bathroom or making sure there is no blood in her urine, which could indicate kidney damage.
Despite the unglamorous nature of these tasks, Jamie remains committed to his wife’s recovery. He promises that as soon as Claire is strong enough, they will return to Fraser’s Ridge, their home.
While Claire’s condition improves, Denzell privately admits that he cannot understand how Claire managed to perform such a difficult surgery on a loved one. It was hard enough for him to operate on Claire, someone he cares for deeply, let alone someone he is as close to as Jamie.
A Moment of Joy for Ian and Rachel
In other positive news, Ian (John Bell) returns from his mission with Lord John Grey (David Berry) and brings Jamie word of William’s (Charles Vandervaart) safety. This brings a smile to Jamie’s face, knowing his son is doing well.
However, there’s more happiness to come when Ian and Rachel share a private moment in their tent, and Rachel reveals that she is expecting a child. This news fills them both with joy, and the couple begins to dream of returning to Fraser’s Ridge, far from the dangers of war.
But not everything is rosy. When Ian goes to take his beloved half-wolf, Rollo, for a walk the next morning, he discovers that Rollo has passed away in his sleep. Ian is heartbroken but speaks fondly of his loyal companion, saying, “He waited, I think, until he knew you were here for me.”
Ian decides to bury Rollo, and Rachel insists on going with him, no matter how far the burial site is. She shares in his grief, saying, “I married him as well as thee.”
Roger and Brianna’s Reunion
Meanwhile, in 1739, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) share a joyful reunion with their children, Jem (Blake Johnston Miller) and Mandy (Rosa Morris). They have come to stay at Lallybroch, which happens to be near Brianna’s ancestral home.
This gives Brianna a chance to meet her grandfather, Brian Fraser (Andrew Whipp), who immediately senses a connection to her, although he cannot explain why. The two have a brief conversation, and Brian speaks about his late wife, Ellen, making this scene feel like a subtle introduction to the upcoming Blood of My Blood prequel.
As Brianna spends time with her grandfather, the show gives us a view into the past and the connections that shape the future, bringing these characters closer to their roots.
A Tragic and Heartbreaking Loss for William
The episode also features a heartbreaking storyline involving William. Jane Pocock (Silvia Presente), who had been involved in Captain Harkness’ (Adam Jackson-Smith) death, is confronted by a broadsheet reporter.
The reporter calls her a murderer and attempts to shame her for her past as a brothel worker. Despite the reporter’s harsh words, Jane remains defiant and vows to not give any more of herself to any man.
However, when the reporter mentions Jane’s sister Frances (Florrie May Wilkinson), it seems to break her resolve. Jane agrees to tell the reporter her side of the story.
While William tries to find a way to reach her, he faces many obstacles. When he finally asks John to use his influence to find out what happened to Jane, he learns that she has already signed a confession and will soon face execution.
In a desperate move, William turns to the last person he would want to ask for help—Jamie. They work together to break into the prison where Jane is being held.
Masked and armed, they manage to overpower a guard and steal his keys, but when they reach Jane’s cell, they discover that she has already taken her own life by slitting her wrists. William is devastated by her death, as she was the first woman he truly cared for. Jamie urges him to leave, but this loss will haunt William for some time.
Claire’s Unexpected Encounter with Master Raymond
While Claire’s recovery progresses, she is startled when she encounters a familiar face—Master Raymond (Dominique Pinon), the apothecary she first met in France in Season 2.
Raymond had helped Claire when she was seriously ill after her miscarriage, and his appearance now brings back memories of their past. It is unclear whether Raymond is truly there in person or if Claire is simply dreaming, but his presence seems real enough.
Raymond appears to bring an important message: he asks for Claire’s forgiveness for something he has not yet explained. “Some day, you will know,” Raymond cryptically says before he disappears, leaving behind the image of blue heron wings in Claire’s mind. When Claire wakes up, she is back in the present, and Jamie has fallen asleep beside her.
Claire’s thoughts turn to their first daughter, Faith, who she lost in France, and this moment seems to foreshadow something important about her future. Could Raymond’s appearance have something to do with the lost child? The mystery deepens.
The Return of Frances and a Heartfelt Moment
Later in the episode, William arrives at the church where Jane’s funeral is being held, and to everyone’s surprise, he is accompanied by Frances, Jane’s younger sister.
Jamie and Claire quickly take on the role of concerned parents, offering Frances Jane’s personal belongings and inviting her to come with them to Fraser’s Ridge. They hope to give her a new life, far from the dangerous and cruel world of the brothel.
As the group prepares to leave for Fraser’s Ridge, Claire is drawn back into the church by a familiar song. It is Frances, singing “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside”—a song that Claire had once sung to Faith, her stillborn daughter.
The song stirs something inside Claire, and she can’t help but wonder if there is a deeper connection between Frances and their lost daughter. When Claire asks Frances how she knows the song, Frances says her mother taught it to her.
This prompts Claire to question if Faith could have somehow survived or if Frances could have learned the song through other means. Could Frances be connected to a time traveler? The mystery continues.
What’s Next for Claire and Jamie?
As the episode closes, we see Claire and Jamie bonding with Frances, and it seems they are beginning to see her as part of their family. However, the question remains: Is there more to Frances than meets the eye? Could she hold the key to a deeper mystery that will unfold in the next season?
The episode ends with a sense of both hope and uncertainty. While Claire and Jamie’s love and determination remain strong, many unanswered questions remain unanswered.
As we wait for the next season of Outlander, we know that the journey for the Frasers is far from over. The mysteries, the love, and the twists continue, and we can only wait to see what happens next. Outlander Season 7 is available to stream on the Starz app.
