The Season 1 finale of Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to give a beloved character from the original series his long-awaited moment in the spotlight. After a season where his story was often overshadowed, Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is expected to play a pivotal role in the climactic episode airing on October 10, 2025.
The Overlooked Protector
Murtagh, played by Rory Alexander in the prequel, is Brian Fraser’s best friend and a fan-favorite character known to original Outlander viewers as Jamie’s devoted godfather. Throughout the first season, his personal story was largely pushed to the background by the central plots involving Brian and Ellen’s forbidden romance and Julia and Henry’s time-traveling adventures. This left many fans waiting for the character to get the attention they feel he deserves.
The penultimate episode, however, set the stage for his return to prominence. In a key moment, Murtagh saved Brian from Gallowglass assassins, proving his unwavering loyalty. As Jamie Roy, the actor playing Brian Fraser, noted, “I think without Murtagh, Brian probably would cease to exist in that moment in time. So he’s very, very thankful that he’s there.”
A Finale for Love and Loyalty
The upcoming finale, titled “Something Borrowed,” will see Murtagh fully embrace his role as Brian’s ally. According to previews, Murtagh will help his best friend in a daring mission to stop Ellen MacKenzie’s unwanted wedding to Malcolm Grant and reunite the two lovers. This directly leads to the elopement that Outlander fans know from the main series’ lore.
In a poignant moment from the finale’s preview, Murtagh tells Brian, “Yours is the kind of love ye hear about in legends.” Brian responds, “Which is why we must fight for it,” as the two friends take up their weapons. This team-up will finally showcase the depth of Murtagh’s loyalty, even when supporting a love that he once hoped would be his own.
Season’s End
The finale on October 10 concludes the first season after an unexpected one-week break that delayed the episode from its originally expected October 3 date. The episode will resolve major storylines for both central couples. For Ellen and Brian, the focus is on their legendary elopement. For Claire’s parents, Julia and Henry Beauchamp, the episode will feature a dangerous escape attempt as Julia tries to break free from those who want to make her son a political pawn.
The series has been renewed for a second season, which is already in production in Scotland. The finale will resolve the immediate crises while setting the stage for future stories in the Outlander universe.
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