Outlander fans threaten to 'switch off' if major character dies after devastating trailer

Excitement and tears have taken over as the long-awaited trailer for part two of season 7 hits the internet, leaving die-hard fans reaching for their tissues. The fresh look at 's beloved series presents a heart-wrenching scenario where viewers see () and his wife () torn asunder once again.

Hints of impending doom surface in the trailer, with the character Lord John Grey (David Berry) bringing what seems to be dreadful news to Claire that her beloved Jamie may have met a grim fate.

Yet, Claire resiliently declares: "I would feel it in my heart if it had stopped, mine would stop too."

Compounding the anxiety, fans are all too aware of theories regarding Jamie's potential demise, as he haunts the first episode as a spectre before Claire's journey through time begins.

The YouTube comments section was brimming with fan reactions and distress at the idea of Jamie's death, as they fervently discussed the implications revealed in the trailer, reports .

"They better not kill Jamie I will cry forever," one viewer cautioned, while another anxiously questioned: "Is anybody worrying about what happened to Jamie?" (sic)

"I want the spoiler! I'll wait until someone confirms if Jaimie dies or not - if he does, I'm not watching," another fan threatened. (sic)

"If they kill Jamie ill be devastated," posted yet another, accompanying their worry with a broken heart emoji. (sic)

Outlander enthusiasts were on the edge of their seats, with one particularly anxious fan group declaring: "If they kill him.... so help me! If they kill any of them! ! So help me! ! My gosh, did we not stay loyal fans for long enough.. did we not shed tears for all the others that were not the main cast? ? Well maybe a few we didn't.. but still THEY BEST NOT make it end badly. We're just not going to watch until after everyone else has and then, maybe we will..or maybe we'll say chuck it.. (we being a big fan group)." (sic)

Emotions were running high among the show's devotees, with one viewer confessing: "omg I'm already crying just on the trailer, I will be a complete mess during the season." (sic)

Another fan shared their distress, saying: "I'm sobbing," while yet another is gearing up for an emotional rollercoaster: "Oh my almost crying at the trailer, ill go get so tissues in bulk for november." (sic)

Curiosity is also rampant, as one fan posed the question: "All I wanna know is if they're going to explain Jamie being a ghost in the first season? ? ? ? Then I will be ok with the show ending." (sic)

Diana Gabaldon, the author behind the beloved book series, has hinted at a bittersweet conclusion, assuring fans of a tearful yet satisfying finale. However, the plot thickens as some viewers speculate about the fate of Jamie, especially since Diana confirmed the sighting of Frank Randall's ghost by Tobias Menzies in Outlander's very first episode.

Approximately 25 minutes into the inaugural episode, Frank encounters a mysterious figure in the raina man who seems to be gazing intently at the window of the bed and breakfast where he and Claire (played by Caitriona Balfe) are staying.

In a spine-chilling moment, Claire is grooming herself unaware as Frank comes face to face with a spectral presence, only for the apparition to vanish. "You look like you've seen a ghost," she remarks as he returns, shaken.

His eerie response was: "I'm not all sure that I haven't."

It becomes apparent that what Frank encountered was no mere illusion but a ghost of the Scotsman Claire weds in her extraordinary journey through time.

Following the closure of Lionsgate+ in the UK, new episodes of Outlander will be available on Starz and to stream on Prime Video channel MGM+ from Sunday, November 22. You must be an Amazon Prime member before you can sign up for MGM+.