AceShowbiz - "Outlander", the beloved television adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's best-selling books, has reached its end after an 11-year run, spanning 101 episodes across eight captivating seasons. As the final wrap closes on this epic journey, fans and cast alike are caught in a whirlpool of emotions. The series, which began in 2014, will air its final episode in 2024, and its stars Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser) and Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser) have shared heartfelt farewells with their fans.

To commemorate the journey, Balfe shared a touching video on Instagram, showing the emotional moment when she took off her iconic Claire wig for the last time. Overwhelmed with emotions, she remarked, "Taking the Claire wig off for the last time. Hold on... there she goes." Her tears flowed as she admitted, "I don't know anymore" when asked who she was without Claire. The video captured the essence of Balfe's deep connection to her character and the series.

Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser, also posted a tribute on Instagram, sharing memories and gratitude, "Hard to say goodbye to this character... our crew, that have become our family, our friends. That's a wrap on pick-ups, reshoots, and the final drive home with @daviehollywood. Thank you to everyone that made @outlander_starz possible, @diana_gabaldon and to the fans. 'Nothing is lost Sassenach, only changed.' " His post resonated with the fans, highlighting the sense of community fostered through the series.

Balfe echoed similar sentiments in her own Instagram post, "How to capture a life ....? Thank you, Claire, thank you, @diana_gabaldon, thank you, @rondmoore thank you, my partner in crime @samheughan … the rest of my Outlander cast and crew and ...... mostly thank you .... To all the fans!!! Claire changed my life. This show changed my life. It's impossible to put into words but the simplest thing to say to you all ... THANK YOU."

As the series enters its final stages, fans can look forward to season 7, part 2, premiering on November 22. The upcoming episodes promise intense family reunions and emotional farewells as Claire and Jamie return to Scotland. Although the televised conclusion may differ from Gabaldon's forthcoming 10th novel, the author has given her stamp of approval, reassuring fans of a satisfying ending.

While the show may be ending, the legacy of "Outlander" continues, with an upcoming spin-off, "Outlander: Blood of My Blood", already in the works. So, as fans prepare for the final curtain call, they can take solace in knowing that the spirit of "Outlander" will live on.