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Outlander fans reveal the characters they'd bring back - and there was one very clear winner

Over the past six seasons, Outlander has introduced us to some truly amazing characters and of course, some horrible, horrible villains – we are looking at you Black Jack.

But we were curious to see who fans would bring back to join the current Fraser Ridge crew if they had the chance.

Alive or dead there are so many fascinating options, particularly when you consider how much fans still pine for the days when the story was still taking place in Scotland.

Obviously, this article will be filled with spoilers for the show so if you haven't caught up it might be best to avoid this one.

Can't say we didn't warn you.

So, who did fans pick out?

Well, there were a few favourites but there was only one clear winner.

Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser

Murtagh (left) and Jamie have always been close (Starz)

Let's face it, it was always going to be him, wasn't it? The sheer volume of responses mentioning his name completely blew everyone else out of the water – by some distance.

A fan favourite from the start, Jamie's godfather was the perfect elder foil for our handsome highland protagonist, always on hand to dispense valuable advice.

As Whitney Reid put it when we asked the question: "That one is easy, Murtagh."

While Elaine Poulson Harper added: "Murtagh. He is missed... he was a salty ole devil, it was fun."

Rupert MacKenzie and Angus Mhor

Rupert (left) with his partner in crime Angus (Starz)

Comedic duo Angus and Rupert were much cherished and it appears, missed by the fans.

As Diane Morley said: "Angus and Rupert, just can't have one of them without the other."

In fact, the pair were chosen by quite a few of the fans and only came second to Murtagh himself.

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies as Frank Randall (Starz)

Pat Jackson wasn't fussy, she just wants the actor back, it doesn't matter what part he plays, she wrote: "Tobias Menzies...either as Frank or BJR!!!"

Peter Andreoli pitched in: "Frank, so he can tell us what he knew and when and what he was really up to, particularly the night of the Final Argument."

Scotland

Fans want to see Jamie and Claire back in Scotland. (Starz)

One other big name that is missed in the show, isn't a character but the setting of Scotland, with many fans missing the heady heights and romantic settings of the earlier seasons.

Melody Patterson posted: "How about bringing back Scotland. They lost me when they left."

Several other fans agreed, with one stating: "I love them in Scotland more than I do in America, France and every other place they have been along the way."

Bonus Mention:

Jamie's hair

Jamie's original hair was a popular choice (Starz)

Marissa Simkins-Hatt joked: "I want to bring back Jamie with his real hair, the wigs on this show are the worst!! Season 3 & 4 were the hardest, Jamie had bangs! What 1800 century man had bangs??"

Duke of Sandringham

Mary O'Malley describes him as the "most hilarious character ever".

Jenny Murray

Nancy Pipes picked Jamie's sister stating: "Jenny. I missed Brianna meeting Jenny."

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