Outlander (Season 8 Episode 1) - Fandom Hybrid Podcast #399

#outlander For the last time, we get to declare that DROUGHTLANDER IS OVER!!! With mixed emotions, we discuss the beginning of the end with the season 8 premiere of Outlander.

Jamie and Claire deal with a painful revelation regarding a past tragedy. Fanny starts to settle in as the Frasers travel back toward the Ridge. Jamie and Claire find the Ridge very different from when they left, including some interesting and unpleasant new neighbors. Reunions - expected and not - bring joy to the Frasers. Meanwhile, in Savannah, William continues to struggle with the trials of the past year, while also finding himself grieving once more. Jamie learns some disturbing news from an unexpected source.

Mentioned in the show: Hanako discusses The Land Con US, an Outlander fan convention taking place October 3-4, 2026 in Austin, TX that she will be attending. Click ⁠this link⁠ to find out more information.

Also mentioned: the Fandom Hybrid Podcast is nominated for an NYC Podcast Award in the "Best Entertainment and Pop Culture Podcast" category. There is a separate Audience Choice Award that YOU can vote for: just click this link and scroll to the "Best Entertainment and Pop Culture Podcast" category and vote for us! Voting is open until noon on March 12, 2026. More information here.