Sam Heughan talks Outlander season 6 love scenes and Jamie and Claire's future

The Droughtlander is finally over! After almost a two-year wait, time-travelling period drama Outlander is back for a sixth season, picking up the story of Claire and Jamie Fraser (Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan) as they build a life on Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina with their extended family.

Of course, this being Outlander, that life is never simple, and the new season not only deals with the aftermath of Claire’s assault in season five, but also introduces a new family – the Christies – who come to live on the Ridge.

Digital Spy caught up with star Sam Heughan to exclusively chat about season six, an important new addition to the crew, and just how he sees Outlander ending…

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[lynnemalyn]

What an excellent interview/interviewer. He is so talented and extremely articulate. He is well loved and respected by anyone who comes in contact with him!

[luvi]

Absolutely great interview! Learnt so much. Sam is becoming so polished in dealing with these interviews. 🥂 Here's to a great actor and an even greater human being. ❤️

[gwholovesbooks]

I liked Caitriona’s answer to the question of how the Jamie and Claire story should end. She said Jamie and Claire should have a Romeo and Juliet type of ending, because one could not live without the other. I totally agree. We don’t know what Diana has in mind, but we’d certainly like to say goodbye seeing them sitting peacefully by a fire drinking some whisky or riding off into the sunset, together.

[bernicebest]

As S6. Is almost upon us this has to be one of the most relaxed interviews I’ve seen with Sam, with some intelligent questions from a well informed interviewer, on the making of the most remarkable love story since Adam & Eve, Jamie & Claire’s story began by a roaring log fire 🔥 with Jamie’s tousled red hair glowing in the firelight, the look on Jamie’s face was one of wonder and amazement at the beautiful vision of Claire, in that instant he fell hopelessly in love 💘 it’s only fitting that he should end his days with Claire 💞 by a roaring log fire at Fraser’s Ridge! but it’s ‘Outlander’ that’s never been predictable! and there’s a long way to go yet so who knows apart from Sam and Diana 🤔 and they aren’t going to tell! 😊

[sandrapasquarella]

I loved the interview, it was very well played with lots of smart questions and intelligent answers. What is really interesting is how to end this series. I would like to see lots of flashbacks and Jamie's ghost explained in a very sci-fi way with lots of special effects and a story behind it to blow your mind. Sorry Sam the ending to Outlander needs to be as epic as this series has been. I love the idea of a Romeo & Juliet ending, I can't wait to see what you will all come up with. Good luck ❤️

[tahora]

J-3. Que c'est long pour tous les retrouver. J'adore la série pour la vie qu'elle a donnée à tous ces merveilleux personnages que nous aimons tant et je ne souhaite qu'une chose c'est que tous aillent jusqu'à la fin de cette merveilleuse histoire. Je suis une fan absolue de Outlander. ❤❤❤❤❤

[gemradiant]

This was a good interview. Sam is very down to earth. I think intimacy coordinator will be an interesting and good addition to the set given how much trauma Claire experienced last season (no spoilers) and how Sam and Claire can understand and work through this during intimate moments. I wonder if that was part of the thinking in hiring the coordinator, as well as to support the actors in general.

[iloveejbgssnoopy]

So special man Mr. Heughan and beautiful earth angel and wonderful and also love The OL family and Ms Caitriona and caring family

[Elaine-uchd]

Love watching his interviews 😍. With this one I learned alot more and gained even MORE RESPECT for what they do. Although I and all fans get the excitement and entertainment of the actors and show, it must be stressful at times. Especially to get the right shot and energy with the love, and fight scenes in such trying times! CONGRATULATIONS HIGHLANDER!, and welcome back, ☺💖❣

[Blue-rldp]

It's fun to hear an actor talk about how they build the mindset for the character and how it changes. I think we, the fans, think the character more real than the actor who spends so much time pretending to be that. You'd think it would be the other way around.

[bluefamily]

This was a Brilliant interview. Well Done!

[karenlesik]

Love the new season 6; they talk about Airdsmere and had to show exactly where Tom comes from!

[McQueenValois]

I love the intimate scenes on Outlander but I don't find them explicit, not even by Starz standards. Romantic yes but there's much more explicit content on other premium cable and streaming services. For instance I just watched Pam and Tommy on Hulu and WOW.

[이선희-vtf]

TV에서 시즌3 까지 너무 재밌게 봤어요
계속해서 보고싶은데
시즌4는 언제 방영해주실지 모르겠군요
부턱합니다 빠른시일에 볼수있시를 기대해봅니다

[helencampbell]

Where is he that he has a dress sewing model in his room. Great interview

[ginnyhaines]

I wonder where he is in this interview. I don’t like that room. It seems so dark and that creepy wall on the side, but I love him.

[carolenelson]

Sam is so amazing....I'm obsessed❤❤❤❤❤

[autumn]

Hey Sam when is season 7 gonna be aired

[alibito]

Does he means no happy ending with Claire and Jaime?

[LS-toeo]

Intimacy coordinator. I knew this was coming. There goes the daring, freshness and absolute realism which is the essence of Outlander.  I hope I am pleasantly surprised but this series is now headed for Hallmark movie status. I doubt we even see Sam with his shirt off because....you know...objectifying. Sad IMHO.