The Droughtlander has started as fans now have to wait for the release of "Outlander" Season 5 to see how the Fraser clan's story would continue. Claire (Caitriona Balfe) accepted Jamie's (Sam Heughan) decision to trade himself to the Mohawk people to save Roger (Richard Rankin), but Young Ian (John Bell) volunteered himself instead, while poor Brianna (Sophie Skelton) gave birth without her parents by her side.
The previous season finale ended with a major cliffhanger as Governor Tryon (Tim Downie) asked Jamie to kill his godfather, Murtagh (Duncan Lacroix), for his connection with the rebellious Regulators. In different interviews with Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, they discussed what fans are about to see in "Outlander" Season 5.
"I think one of the main focuses is going to be this impending, looming Revolutionary War," Caitriona Balfe told Elle about "Outlander" Season 5. Murtagh and Jamie's relationship will also affect the family as they will be on the opposing sides next season.
Caitriona Balfe also added the war would put Jamie and Claire in a very dangerous position in "Outlander" Season 5. Fans have to see how the couple will deal with their new problems and how it will also have an impact on their family.
Sam Heughan added, through Harper's Bazaar, the Frasers would get caught up in the pre-Revolutionary War spirit in "Outlander" Season 5. The next season would set up a new world and show different political sides with Murtagh.
Although it is not the first time that Murtagh and Jamie will experience this thing, "Outlander" Season 5 will make it tough for them. "At first, Jamie thinks he can play it. He can play with fate and play with history, maybe to his detriment," Sam Heughan said.
Also, showrunner Matthew B. Roberts teased they might introduce historical characters in "Outlander" Season 5 in an interview with Parade. With Tryon's introduction, there will be more prominent roles coming next season, only that he can't reveal who they will be yet.
Matthew B. Roberts continue to say "Outlander" Season 5 would be based on Diana Gabaldon's fifth book, "Fiery Cross," and Murtagh is going to cause problems for Fraser's Ridge. Roger and Bree will also have to find a footing, and things will stay intense for the family. "I don't know that happily ever after is a phrase that Diana Gabaldon knows," he said.
