Summary
Even thoughOutlanderis still on hiatus, it’s a great time to be a fan of the series — especially after a long year of waiting for substantial updates. Based onDiana Gabaldon’s bestsellingOutlanderbook series, the Starz series centers on Claire Randall (the Emmy-nominated Caitríona Balfe), a former World War II military nurse in Scotland who is suddenly transported back to 1743. In the past, Claire falls in love with a Highland warrior, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), butOutlanderis about much more than its core romance, as Claire finds herself embroiled in political and social uprisings.
Since 2014,Outlanderhas churned through seven seasons — sort of.Outlanderseason 7, part 1, which takes inspiration from Gabaldon’sAn Echo in the Bone, premiered its first 8-episode batch in June 2023. After the eighth episode aired in August of last year,the show went radio silent, due in large part to the dual Hollywood strikesthat unfolded in fall 2023. Like most other TV productions,Outlanderseason 7, part 2’s production timeline was derailed, leaving a much larger gap between half seasons than planned. However, the tides are finally turning in terms of excitingOutlandernews.
Outlander Season 7, Part 2 Is Finally Moving Closer To Release - And Has New Images
The Series Will Return With 8 Additional Episodes
As fans eagerly anticipate the continuation ofOutlanderseason 7, part 1’s ending, they can take comfort in the fact that the season’s second batch of episodes will be premiering soon. Currently,part 2’s as-of-yet-untitled episode 9 is slated for release on June 13, 2025. Released in mid-July 2024,new images fromOutlanderseason 7, part 2have begun to tease what’s in store forClaire and Jamie’s relationshipin the historical fantasy drama’s penultimate outing, which is partially set against the thrilling-yet-dangerous backdrop of the American Revolutionary War.
As the Starz hit hurtles towardOutlanderseason 8, and its long-awaited series finale, every episode and storyline matters…
The new photos, which don’t feature Claire and Jamie together, suggest thatthe couple’s stories may stand apart for at least part ofOutlanderseason 7’s final episodes. Instead of being featured together, Claire and Jamie are shown in scenes with other characters, like Ian (John Bell) and Lord John Grey (David Berry). One photo from the series' 1970s era shows Brianna (Sophie Skelton), Claire’s daughter, speaking with police officers, likely about her son’s kidnapping. As the Starz hit hurtles towardOutlanderseason 8, and its long-awaited series finale, every episode and storyline matters more than ever before.
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Outlander: Blood Of My Blood Centers On Claire & Jamie’s Parents
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Outlander: Blood of My Blood is a romantic saga spanning World War I and 18th century Scotland. The series follows two fated couples as they navigate challenges across time, confronting forces that threaten to separate them in a tale that unfolds with unexpected turns.
Set even earlier in theOutlandertimeline,Outlander: Blood of My Bloodis another time-hopping love story. The prequel is set to intertwine two love stories — one from 18th-century Scotland and another from World War I England. In a twist, the first love story will be about Jamie’s parents (Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy), while the second will feature Claire’s parents (Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine). Like its parent series,Outlander: Blood of My Bloodreleased new imagesthat tease these dual romances. The 10-episode Starz prequel will likely air afterOutlanderseason 7, part 2.
Unlike the original show,Outlander: Blood of My Bloodis not based on a novel by Diana Gabaldon.
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What The Future Of Outlander Looks Like
Outlander Was Renewed For A Final Season
While it’s unclear ifOutlander: Blood of My Bloodwill, somehow, help set the stakes forOutlanderseason 8, it is clear that the franchise has many more stories left to tell. Even though Claire and Jamie’s tale will come to an end in the eighth and final season ofOutlander, the potential success ofBlood of My Bloodcould help set the stage for future spin-offs, prequels, and sequels within theOutlanderuniverse. For now, fans shouldn’t get too bogged down in what comes after season 8, as the near-future ofOutlanderlooks incredibly exciting.
Outlanderseason 7, part 2will premiere on Starz on Aug 14, 2025, whileOutlander: Blood of My Bloodhas yet to receive an official release date.
Outlander
Outlander follows Claire Randall, a married nurse from 1945, who is transported back to 1743 Scotland. Amidst political intrigue and danger, she navigates life in the past and becomes torn between loyalty to her husband and the love for a dashing young warrior.
