Outlander fans are articulate, passionate, and definitely opinionated. All of this is a good thing. They have very firm ideas about what are some key things they want to see during the rest of season 1.

Last week we talked to a group that we are dubbing our Outlander superfans. These fans have taken their Outlander love to the next level by starting an Outlander-centric podcast, website, or Twitter handle. These are fans who engage tens of thousands of fans in lively discussion and debate on all things Outlander.

So here’s what they think is going to be key going into the second half of season 1. Keep in mind if you are not a book reader, there are going to be some mild spoilers below.

Claire’s rescue

Many fans are just dying to see the very first, current timeline confrontation between Captain Jack Randall and Jamie Fraser. These two have crossed paths in the past, with Randall being the one who scarred Jamie’s back, almost killing him. How is Jamie going to get Claire out of Black Jack’s clutches? Yesterday we had footage that showed us how he accessed the window.

Superfan Summer from Outlander Podcast says, “I’m looking forward to Jamie no longer being stuck in that window.”

@RoxfromtheRidge also adds, “I’m dying for the opening scene because we’ve all waited so long.” She’s also very supportive of what the Outlander team has accomplished so far, and how much they embrace the fans. “It’s marvelous that the cast and crew interact so much with the fans, on Twitter especially. I don’t think I would’ve been such an ardent fan if they had ignored all my memes and art work. The fans that do devote hours to fan art etc. do it to express their love of the show, so for the people involved to actually recognize that (and it’s pretty rare) is wonderful and unexpected. It is THE best form of publicity I can think of in this day and age.”

The fallout from Claire’s rescue

Without spoiling exactly what that fallout is, in case there are non-book readers stumbling upon this, let’s just say Claire got captured because she didn’t stay hidden as she was told. Her actions not only put her life, but the lives of the Highlanders on the road with her at risk. There needs to be justice, 18th century justice, for putting others at risk.

Sue, our superfan behind the @DonasTheHorse Twitter account is looking forward to the retribution scene, but also “the make up sex (that follows).”

Donas himself also has an opinion about what he wants to see. “Really Human? You have to ask? Ugh …. ME!!!!” He also has a suggestion for the Starz PR team, “I have a bone to pick with Starz …When do I get MY face on a bus???”

Return to Castle Leoch

Our weary travelers have to stop collecting taxes and get off the road sometime. They are going to return to the castle, which will be interesting to see how the residents, especially Laoghaire, treat the newlyweds.

Carol of My Outlander Purgatory says, “My favorite scene in the original Outlander book is where Claire gets jealous that Jamie is gone so long when he’s left her in the bed chamber after they get back to Leoch. She’s exhausted, she’s dirty, she’s hungry, yet she’s consumed with wonder about his whereabouts, whether he’s with Laoghaire, and what both of those factors mean when it comes to her place in the 18th century. She’s finally coming around and realizing she truly loves this man. There is so much angst in their arguing when Jamie returns; and even more in their lovemaking. Again – gooseflesh. If Jamie doesna say, ‘I canna be gentle about it,’ I may have to publish an open letter to Sam Heughan, asking him to record himself saying it.”

The climatic last quarter

Again, without us spoiling too much, the back end of season one is going to be intense. There is a showdown with Black Jack Randall brewing, and the cost will be unsurprisingly high. Every single one of our superfans mentioned this as to what they are dying to see, perhaps through partly covered eyes. In some senses, it can be more intense if you know what is coming.

Tracey from My Outlander Purgatory says, “Well, I don’t want to spoil anything for those who have not read the book… so let’s just say that I’m really curious to see how the last— say, quarter of the book is going to go down in TV form. I have a feeling that Claire will be more actively involved in what happens. Hopefully that makes sense to the book readers! And also, there’s a little scene at a fence at Lallybroch — readers know what I mean — that I can’t wait to see. It’s one of my favorites in the book!”

On page 2: The new cast members we are dying to meet.

Now, aside from scenes that these superfans are looking forward to, there are a bunch of new characters who are due to be introduced. Everyone has their own personal favorite in that regard.

Ian Murray

Ginger from Outlander Podcast lists Jamie’s best friend all the way from his childhood through his mercenary army days on the top of her list of characters she’s longing to see. Sue, the human behind Donas, echoes this choice. Probably, not unexpectedly, Donas’ choices are all equine.

Hamish McKenzie

Yes, yes, we know that we met Letitia and Colum MacKenzie’s son in the first half of the season but it wasn’t that long of a meeting. We want to get to know the heir to Clan McKenzie better. Sue writes, “Gotta toss the horse a bone here. I really want to see the Donas and the Jamie/Hamish barn conversation.”

Jenny Fraser Murray

Again, we know, we sort of met Jenny in a flashback sequence in the first half, but we want present timeline Jenny! Both Roxy and Tracey have Jenny on the top of their lists. Tracey says, “Very excited to get to know Jenny more. For the non-book readers, she’s pretty much what you imagine Jamie’s sister would be like. Not exactly a shrinking violet.”

Duke of Sandringham

We’ve only heard of the Duke so far. Claire, via a conversation with Frank, assumes that Sandringham is Black Jack Randall’s high ranking protector, and the reason he gets away with brutality.

Carol couldn’t contain her excitement about the Duke, “SANDRINGHAM!!! I find him to be an absolutely fascinating character. There are so many layers to his personality and storyline, and Simon Callow, are you KIDDING ME — casting perfection. BRING ON PART 2!!!”

Father Anselm

It’s nice to know that all the clergy in Outlander, unlike Father Bain, haven’t lost their ever loving minds. Anslem is pretty much what you would want in a priest. Tracey shares, “He is a monk, his scenes with Claire are maybe my favorite parts of the book, so I’m definitely looking forward to meeting him.”

So, those are the top picks of our Outlander superfans. Check them all out, they have great insight. As Sinead, who runs @JeSuisPrestNow, puts it, “I’ve also met lots of new friends through @outlandishUK. We’ve had meet ups in Outlander castles, weekends away together, had dinner with Diana, arranged the Emulsion Scottish premier in Inverness where fans came from America, Canada, Germany and Spain to meet Sam at a Q&A. I’ve met a fantastic group of people and made lots of fast friendships. It’s been such fun being part of this community, something I’ve never experienced before. This May we have a huge gathering in Scotland with 200 fans coming. There are fans coming from 15 different countries worldwide, so I’m really looking forward to meeting some of the friends that I’ve met on twitter.”

Don’t miss Outlander this Saturday at 9:00pm ET/PT when it returns to Starz.

Also, make sure you join us next Monday at 10:00pm for our post-show Google Hangout called Hangoutlander