In a move that has left Outlander fans furious and divided, the TV series has once again deviated dramatically from Diana Gabaldon’s beloved books — this time by killing off a major fan-favorite character who survives in the novels.

The shocking death, which aired in the latest season, has sparked outrage online, with many viewers accusing the showrunners of “ruining” the story for dramatic effect. The character’s brutal and unexpected exit has become one of the most controversial moments in the entire series.

Now, author Diana Gabaldon herself has broken her silence — and she is not holding back.

In a fiery new interview, Gabaldon reportedly called the show’s decision “too chicken” and criticized the writers for lacking the courage to follow the books’ original, more complex storyline.

She hinted that the show took the easy, sensational route instead of staying true to the emotional depth and long-term consequences she wrote for the character.

Fans are now split between those devastated by the loss and others who believe the show has gone too far from its source material. Many are flooding social media with messages like “This is not my Outlander anymore” and “Diana is right — they chickened out.”

This latest deviation has intensified the ongoing debate: Should the TV adaptation stay faithful to the books, or is it allowed to make big, bold changes for television?

One thing is certain — this death has changed the show forever, and fans are not letting it go quietly.