What’s next for Buck in Outlander Season 7B based on the books?

What's next for Buck in Outlander Season 7B based on the books?

As a seasoned Outlander fan with years of time-traveling adventures under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming Season 7B promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. The series has always been meticulous in its adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s books, and with the storyline from “Written in My Own Heart’s Blood” on the horizon, we are in for a treat.


Following a challenging initial encounter, Buck MacKenzie demonstrated his readiness to rectify matters. Upon learning about Jemmy possibly being transported through the stones into Buck’s own era, he offered to travel back through the stones with Roger in an attempt to locate him. This was shown towards the end of Outlander Season 7A.

There’s much anticipation for what will unfold in Season 7B of ‘Outlander’. Luckily, we have the books as a roadmap, giving us an idea of how the plot should progress. This specific story arc comes from ‘Written in My Own Heart’s Blood’.

In the upcoming segment of the tale, Buck’s narrative takes an engaging turn. However, be advised that we’re venturing into potential book spoilers from hereon.

Buck suffers from a bad heart in Outlander Season 7B

The novel underscores the riskiness of time travel, as demonstrated by its impact on certain travelers, including Buck, who develops heart problems post-journey via the stones. Subsequently, a fellow time-traveling healer is needed to assist him in recovery.

In this scenario, we encounter Dr. McEwan. However, it remains uncertain whether he will appear in Outlander‘s Season 7B. The narrative might leap over his storyline considering the limited time available and more significant events involving Roger and Buck in the past timeline.

In the novel, Dr. McEwan’s narrative plays a crucial role for two significant reasons. Firstly, it serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of time travel, a lesson that proves vital for other characters later on. Secondly, it hints at Claire’s future knack for healing. Furthermore, there is a subplot involving Roger’s throat healing, although this aspect is not heavily focused in the TV adaptation.

Buck meets his parents in Written in My Own Heart’s Blood

Another significant aspect of Buck’s past seems to hold greater significance. It appears that the reason for Buck being believed dead in 1778 might be linked to him remaining in the year 1739 instead.

In that particular year, Roger and Buck find themselves in the same time period. This offers Buck an opportunity to encounter his biological parents, Geillis and Dougal, whom he was previously unaware of. As it turns out, he is the son of the War Chief of Clan MacKenzie. Although he’s intrigued by this revelation, it’s apparent that he doesn’t hold affection for Dougal as a father figure. Similarly, his feelings towards Geillis as a mother are non-existent. However, he does find himself attracted to Geillis, which creates an unusual narrative thread.

In essence, this plotline seems destined to unfold. You see, it’s a typical twist in time travel narratives that provides an opportunity for the character Buck to encounter his deceased parents who lived before him. Since Geillis and Dougal are returning in ‘Outlander’ Season 7B, there’s a chance this scenario could materialize.

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2024-09-17 15:37