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Outlander – Season 8, Episode 9 Pharos

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Political threats come to a head when an old friend of Claire and Jamie's goes missing.
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Maggie Fremont New York Magazine/Vulture May 8
4/5
Outlander dumps cold water on even that plan by using the bulk of this episode to remind us that no matter how hard we may try, Lost was right all along: What happened happened, even terrible wigs. Go to Full Review
Sarah Ksiazek Outlander TV News 2d
The episode did well enough at tying up emotional threads and regrets among the characters. There is no unfinished business with words unsaid. Go to Full Review
Alicia Gilstorf Tell-Tale TV 2d
4/5
On the series penultimate episode, Outlander gives John and Jamie’s tumultuous relationship its deserved closure. Go to Full Review
Claire Di Maio But Why Tho? May 10
8/10
If this is the last we see of Lord John and William, it’s a worthy conclusion to their time on the show in this tearful episode of reunions and forgiveness. Go to Full Review
Alexandria Ingham TV Fanatic May 8
4.5/5
Outlander, the series, is telling its own ending, and there’s a good reason for it to differ from the source material. Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis Political threats come to a head when an old friend of Claire and Jamie's goes missing.
Director
Metin Hüseyin, Jamie Payne
Creator
Ronald D. Moore
Executive Producer
Ronald D. Moore, Toni Graphia, Matthew B. Roberts, Maril Davis
Screenwriter
Matthew B. Roberts, Barbara Stepansky
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 8, 2026