As Outlander moves toward its ending, several characters are dealing with big changes. Ian and Rachel are part of that. For them, the turning point is tied to the idea of building a family together—something that brings hope, but also a fair amount of uncertainty. We spoke with John Bell and Izzy Meikle-Small about this stage in their characters’ lives. The possibility of a shared future inevitably shapes how Ian and Rachel look ahead, and it could influence the choices they end up making.
Thinking About the Future
During the interview, we asked the actors about how Ian and Rachel might approach the idea of becoming parents.
Ian and Rachel don’t come to this moment without baggage. They’ve dealt with loss before, and they know what conflict and uncertainty look like. Because of that, the idea of having a child is something they approach carefully. There’s hope in it, of course, but it also means thinking seriously about responsibility and about the kind of world that child might grow up in.
Bell and Meikle-Small talk about that possibility during our conversation and what it could mean for Ian and Rachel as they move forward. It’s something that may shape how the characters look at the future and the choices they face along the way. Becoming parents tends to shift how people look at things. Listening to the actors talk about that change gives us a better sense of where Ian and Rachel might be emotionally as their story unfolds this season.
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The Episode That Stands Out
Of course, we couldn’t talk about the season without asking Bell and Meikle-Small to look back at the episodes and share which one stands out to them the most.
Every season of Outlander has those moments. The kind of episodes that capture something essential about the characters. Sometimes they’re big and dramatic. Other times they’re quieter, driven more by emotion than action.
Bell and Meikle-Small each reflect on the episode that resonated most strongly with them and explain why it holds a special place in the season. And you will be surprised with their answer!
If there’s one thing Outlander always did right, it’s episodes that stay with you long after you’ve finished watching. And you won’t be disappointed with this one.
Check It Our Interview With John Bell and Izzy Meikle-Small Below:
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Outlander Season 8 air at midnight on Thursday on the STARZ app and Fridays at 8 PM ET on linear.
