A historical drama, Outlander is a series grounded in the Outlander novel series authored by Diana Gabaldon. The series is about Claire Randall from Scotland, a former World War II military nurse.
In 1945, Claire gets transported to 1743 where she falls for Jamie Fraser, a Highland warrior. While stuck in 1743, Claire Randall finds herself in the middle of the Jacobite rising.
There are currently seven seasons of Outlander. Each season is based on the books, Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, and Echo in the Bone. The series was renewed for an eighth and final season.
Lauren Lyle joined the series as Marsali MacKimmie Fraser in season 3. Many fans began wondering where her character went after season 7. While Lyle's character left the series to begin a new phase in her life, STARZ and Lauren Lyle did not announce Marsali's departure from the series.
Why did Marsali leave Outlander?
Season six of Outlander focuses on the troubled marriage of Marsali. Marsali displays great strength throughout in order to make her life go forward. She deals with Fergus’ alcoholism and suicide attempt and the birth of Henri-Christian.
She is relieved and her dream to witness Fergus move on in his life is realized through Jamie. He agrees to look after his adoptive son while Marsali begins to prepare for a new beginning in her life. She prepares to go to New Bern where she will join her husband Fergus along with their children.
After he witnesses Fergus’ suicide attempt, Jamie realizes that his son needs to be kept away from Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie sends his son to Cross Creek in order to sell goods with Mr. Bug.
On his way, Fergus gets to know about an empty print shop in New Bern. He decides to stay in New Bern and operate the print shop with Jocasta’s blessings. Therefore, Marsali is now leaving for New Bern in order to be with her husband and to restore the love and happiness of their relationship.
Will Lauren Lyle return as Marsali in Outlander?
While Marsali left the series to find a better life for her family, audiences did not see the character in season 7. This does not mean audiences will not get to see Marsali in season 8.
Lauren Lyle who plays Marsali has stated that she would be open to returning to reprise the role of Marsali. While talking to Digital Spy, Lauren Lyle stated,
"I love Marsali. She was the character that changed my life. I feel like I've gorwn up on the show a little but and I deeply love everyone on it, and I love the production, and I love our little family of four children that we have at the age of twenty-something, and how we just pop them out seamlessly, and it's just wonderful."
She further added,
"I love César and I think he feels the same way. We both feel very connected to out characters, and especially with the fans. It feel like we've gorn up with these fans."
Since Marsali did not have a significant role in the books, the show had written her into the story as fans began to connect with the character. Lyle added that she was grateful for the story that Marsali got and that she would definitely do more.
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