The first season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood left us off with an intriguing cliffhanger. The Outlander spinoff follows Jamie and Claire’s parents, who, to our surprise, actually knew each other in this version of the story. Throughout all ten episodes, we watched these respective lovers fight the odds to be with one another. By the Outlander: Blood of My Blood finale, they had finally succeeded.

Of course, the cliffhanger of Blood of My Blood season 1 leaves in question whether the Frasers and Beauchamps will be able to avoid being separated again. Though Ellen and Brian were handfast, they have yet to be legally married, so there could be further trouble with both their families. Then there is Julia, who, though reunited with Henry, is technically married to Lord Simon Lovat.

Brian and Ellen might have run away together and avoided all the family drama, but their final scene in Blood of My Blood saw fiery crosses of the clans lit, signaling the start of the Jacobite rebellion. Similarly, Henry and Julia would be safe from their troubles in their own time, but getting through the stones is sure to be far more complicated than they would hope.

Do Henry, Julia & William Make It Through The Stones?

The primary aspect of Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 1’s cliffhanger is Henry and Julia’s attempt to travel through the stones. They’ve finally escaped their respective captors and made it to Craigh na Dun, but the big question is whether their infant son, William, can time-travel. We know from Outlander that there is a very real chance that he cannot.

Initially, Henry and Julia devised a plan to ensure William’s safety. One of them would try to pass through the stones with the baby, while the other stayed behind just in case. However, the approaching Mr. Bug meant that the Beauchamps needed to take more drastic action. Henry grabbed Julia’s hand and placed it on the standing stone, and that’s where the Outlander prequel left things.

Henry rightly guessed that time travel is genetic, which means William could certainly have inherited the gene from his parents. The infant has also, technically, already time-traveled, since Julia was pregnant when she went through the stones. However, the rules here are somewhat cloudy. Henry and Julia may pass through the stones, while William is left behind.

One thing we know for sure is that Henry and Julia will not make it back to a young Claire. The Outlander protagonist grew up without her parents, and that’s a fact that can’t be changed. So, either William is left behind and Blood of My Blood season 2 is dedicated to Henry and Julia getting back to him, or the three end up in a completely different time.

The Flaming Crosses At The End Of Blood Of My Blood Season 1 Explained

Brian and Ellen’s story in Outlander: Blood of My Blood ended with an entirely different cliffhanger. Like Henry and Julia, Brian and Ellen have been, in a way, captives throughout season 1. In the final episode, however, they were finally free to be with one another. Their initial plan was to head out and find a place to settle down together, where their families couldn’t bother them.

Though we know Brian and Ellen will eventually establish Lollybroch, it seems that time has not yet come. Just as the pair were about to set out, Brian noticed the flaming crosses across the Scottish landscape. The clans are calling their men to arms in preparation for their first significant Jacobite uprising.

Once again, we know, more or less, how this will turn out. The Jacobites are doomed to fail. We also know that Brian is not fated to die in the upcoming battles (and neither are many of the other prominent characters). However, Brian’s need to answer the call will likely mean a return to Lord Simon, which isn’t good news for his character, considering his dramatic exit.

It’s also likely that Brian and Ellen will have to be separated again for a time in Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2. Such situations are the bread and butter of the Outlander franchise, however. We know they will come back together, but their time apart will undoubtedly add a great deal of tension. Then, there is the issue of Malcolm Grant’s death thrown into it all.

Brian & Ellen Are Sure To Face Consequences For Malcolm Grant’s Death

As far as we know, no one aside from Brian and Ellen witnessed Malcolm Grant’s death. Ellen had already disappeared from the wedding, so, as far as the Grants and MacKenzies know, she had nothing to do with it. Still, it’s evident in Outlander: Blood of My Blood that Malcolm’s uncle, Malcolm MacKinnon Grant, is both a clever and very dangerous man. He’s going to suspect the truth.

Malcolm MacKinnon Grant is likely to become the Grant Laird now that his nephew is dead, and this isn’t good news for Brian and Ellen, let alone the MacKenzies. With Dougal married to Maura, the alliance between the two clans will likely remain intact. However, the discord between the families is far from over. The new Grant Laird is sure to be out for blood, and not through honorable means.

How Blood Of My Blood Season 1 Could Connect To Outlander Season 8

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Like any good prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood has retroactively shifted our understanding of certain Outlander stories. Henry and Julia Beauchamp’s survival and the existence of their second child are game-changers and are sure to have an impact on the upcoming Outlander season 8. After all, it would be strange if Claire’s story ended without her learning the truth.

If Henry, Julia, and William successfully make it through the standing stones, it’s possible that they will land in the 1770s, where Claire and Jamie are currently participating in the American Revolution. However, it seems more likely that, if anything, they would land sometime around when Claire first emerged in the 18th century. This would allow their story to connect to Outlander‘s Faith mystery.

In Outlander: Blood of My Blood, we saw Julia sing “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside” to little William. This is the same song that Fanny Pocock was heard singing in Outlander season 7, inspiring Claire’s theory that her daughter, Faith, had survived. It’s clear that the writers are creating a thread of connection here. Precisely how it will all come full circle is still uncertain, however.

Though we are likely to have to wait until Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 to get the full picture of Henry and Julia’s stories, Outlander season 8 should drop some intriguing clues as well.