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    Outlander new season stirs excitement with return of iconic villain and surprise appearances

    By Eleanor Tolbert & Lucas Hill-Paul,

    17 hours ago

    The notorious Outlander antagonists Geillis Duncan (Lotte Verbeck) and Laoghaire MacKenzie (Nell Hudson) are making waves once again as f resh snapshots herald the hotly awaited series return .

    Fans of the adored Starz drama are rearing to go as a November comeback has been set, carrying on Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser's (Sam Heughan) tale with their much-anticipated return to Scotland .

    Simultaneously, Roger MacKenzie (Richard Rankin) joins forces with William Buccleigh 'Buck' MacKenzie (Diarmaid Murtagh), embarking on a time-traveling expedition to track down Jemmy, his son with Brianna Fraser (Sophie Skelton).

    Throughout their quest, they stumble upon some familiar faces from the past including Buck's kin, Geillis and Dougal MacKenzie (Graham McTavish).

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    New teaser snaps have gone public, whipping up a frenzy amongst the fanbase, particularly with snaps showing the conniving Geillis in an intimate situation with the beloved Highlander Dougal, as disclosed by the Express, reports the Daily Record .

    Earlier this week, the show's official Instagram account debuted these stills which were soon followed by TVInsider dropping even more pics for an expanded sneak peek.

    The fan reaction has been explosive with one exclaiming: "Dougal? Geilis? WHATTT."

    Another admirer couldn't hide their shock, saying: "LAOGHAIRE??? DOUGAL??? GEILIS???? WHAT'S HAPPENING."

    A bemused follower, referring to a specific shot of Dougal and Geillis, commented: "Second pic?!?!!? What's happening?!" while another was staggered to see: "Not Laoghaire agaaaaiiiiinnn."

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    Laoghaire and Claire's well-known animosity, rooted in Laoghaire's infatuation with Claire's husband Jamie, contrasts with Geillis' darker history.

    Fans are buzzing with speculation: Will Roger and William's paths cross with conflict in 18th-century Scotland?

    Reddit was abuzz when Geillis made an unexpected return, despite her apparent end in season three.

    One perplexed fan asked, "That isn't Geillis, is it? " Another replied in the affirmative, prompting the original poster to react, "But, but, how can that be! I have read all the books and I swear she doesn't come back."

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    A knowledgeable fan stepped in to explain, "She's in Written in My Own Heart's Blood when Buck and Roger accidentally travel to 1739 (I think that was the date)."

    The explanation continued, "That's when they also meet Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies) and Dougal." Despite this, Tobias has dismissed rumors of his comeback as Black Jack, telling TVLine, "No, you will not see me."

    This statement has left fans wondering if this part of the book series has been omitted or if Tobias is keeping a tight lid on a potential surprise return of another villain in Outlander's upcoming seventh season.

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