INTERVIEW: Maril Davis & Matthew B. Roberts Reflect on Outlander’s Finale

As Outlander heads toward its conclusion, we sit down with executive producers Maril Davis and Matthew B. Roberts to explore how the series has evolved and what awaits us in the second half of season 7. They share details with us about the surprises that await us and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Ready?

Here we go!

Unexpected Surprises Are the Best

With a season packed with unexpected twists, both for those who have read the books and those who only watch the series, Davis explains that Outlander season 7 Part 2 features moments that defied expectations. While the series remains faithful to the core elements of Diana Gabaldon’s novels, the changes introduced add new layers of emotional depth while streamlining events to tell more in less time. According to Davis, even the most devoted readers might be surprised by how certain events play out differently.

For his part, Roberts adds that this season plays with the emotional tension of the characters, pushing them to their limits. The idea is to create moments that impact both those who know the story beforehand and those who experience it for the first time through the screen. For both, the intention is to keep alive that sense of wonder and connection that has defined the series since its inception.

**The Outlander Legacy**

With the end of the series getting closer, we asked Davis and Roberts about what they hope to leave as a legacy. For Davis, Outlander has always been more than a love story or a historical drama: it’s a story about the power of human resilience, emotional connection, and the complexity of human relationships. Her goal is for viewers to remember the series as an experience that embraces both the strengths and vulnerabilities of its characters.

Roberts, reflecting on how the series has evolved since its early days, highlights growth not only in terms of narrative but also in the way the characters’ emotional universe has expanded. For him, Outlander has been a continued exploration of what sacrifice, love and family mean, and he hopes audiences take away that sense of connection and humanity.

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Outlander Season 7B airs on Fridays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on STARZ.

Raquel Morales

I’m passionate about strong women, complex characters and a ship that unites the two, but above all, I love writing about them and unraveling the intricacies behind each character. The need to put those thoughts into words was what led me to become a critic. The time as a professional one taught me that writing is an art and, therefore, it never stops changing and offering new experiences.