Diana Gabaldon, the mastermind behind the beloved Outlander book series, has just dropped an important reminder for fans as the TV adaptation heads toward its emotional finale.

In a clear message to viewers, the bestselling author warned: “Never take anything the show says as something that’s going to happen in a future book.”

Gabaldon’s statement comes as the Starz series prepares to conclude its epic run, with many fans worried about how closely the show will stick to the books — or whether major changes could affect the upcoming novels. The author’s reminder serves as a gentle but firm heads-up that the television adaptation has taken creative liberties and should not be considered canon for the book series going forward.

This timely warning has sparked fresh discussion among the Outlander fandom, with many breathing a sigh of relief while others are now even more curious about what Diana has planned for the final books.

As we head into the highly anticipated series finale, Gabaldon wants fans to remember: the show and the books are two different journeys.