Balfe recently told Digital Spy: “The writers have created this lovely storyline for me that is very challenging.
“That’s been one of the great gifts of this show… the writers, everybody, they continue to push the boundaries.”
As Outlander has grown over the past five seasons, so too has its cast, and indeed its writing staff.
With an expanding collection of books to draw inspiration from, the show’s storylines aren’t at risk of falling short.