Outlander Showrunner Reveals Mystery Highlander’s Identity

Ahead of the final episode of Outlander, showrunner Matthew B. Roberts confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the mysterious Highlander glimpsed throughout the series is indeed Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan. The reveal explains a scene from the very first episode, where Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) is watched by a ghostly Highlander as Frank Randall (Tobias Menzies) looks on. Roberts shared that the finale uses both footage from the pilot and newly filmed scenes to explicitly show Jamie as the ghost, finally clarifying the long-held mystery.

5 Netflix Shows To Watch This Week (#1 Is A New 8-Part Sci-Fi Produced By Stranger Things Creators)

Netflix had a great lineup last weekend, with top picks including Man on Fire, Legends, and Nemesis. Nemesis is currently the most popular show in the U.S. Viewers could choose from a long-running family drama, a trending Korean series with just eight episodes, or a suspenseful legal thriller starring a well-known actor. Plus, with a global hit and a new sci-fi series from the creators of a popular show, there was plenty to watch on Netflix this week.

After 3 Years, Netflix’s Crime Thriller Series From Hit Franchise Returns As No.1 Streaming Sensation

A large part of what you can watch on Netflix are original series, and many of these have grown into big franchises. For example, Stranger Things now includes an animated spin-off and other shows in the works, Bridgerton has a limited spin-off series, and Squid Game led to a reality show competition. Now, a returning crime thriller series – a genre that’s consistently popular on Netflix – has found success again after being off the air for several years.

Why Outlander’s Ending Was Confusing (and Why It Perfectly Wrapped Up the Show)

After a long run, Outlander has reached its series finale, and it seemed to recognize the weight of expectation. While the season wasn’t perfect and didn’t fully explore the central couple’s journey, the ending itself was beautifully done and stayed true to the spirit of the show, which began back in 2014. The finale’s ambiguity might have left some viewers puzzled, as it doesn’t spell everything out. However, that confusion is intentional and actually fits with the show’s science fiction roots. Let’s take a closer look at what happened.

DC’s Best Batgirl Is Officially Coming to the Absolute Universe

While many key figures from Batman’s past have been featured, one important story has been missing: a complete collection of Batgirl’s adventures. That’s about to change! Writer Scott Snyder recently announced on the ComicPop Returns YouTube channel that the definitive Batgirl, Cassandra Cain, will soon be included in the Absolute Universe. The big question now isn’t if she’ll appear, but where her story will begin.

Mephisto’s Potential MCU Return Addressed By Sacha Baron Cohen

After starring in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Dominique Thorne continued her role as Riri Williams in the 2025 series Ironheart. The show introduced her to the supernatural, starting with Parker Robbins (played by Anthony Ramos), also known as The Hood. While The Hood was a formidable opponent, the demonic Mephisto appeared in the show’s finale and proved to be a much greater threat. However, Marvel Studios hasn’t revealed any plans for Mephisto’s future appearances since then.