Starz has officially renewed Outlander: Blood of My Blood for a second season, over a month before its prequel series even premiered, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. The news of its renewal came with the commencement of production of the second season, just weeks ahead of the show’s anticipated debut on August 8, 2025.
‘Blood of My Blood’ Explores Origin Stories of Outlander’s Leads
The prequel to the long-running Outlander series, Blood of My Blood delves into the origin stories of the beloved franchise’s lead characters. The show, as per the THR report, tells two parallel love stories: one set in 18th-century Scotland and another in World War I-era Britain.
The Scotland-based narrative focuses on Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), the future parents of Jamie Fraser, portrayed in the original series by Sam Heughan. Meanwhile, the other storyline centers on Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), who become the parents of Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe).
Early Renewal Shows Unwavering Confidence
The early season 2 renewal is a strong indicator of confidence from Starz and Sony Pictures Television in the show’s storytelling and fan appeal. Showrunner and Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts expressed that the passion and talent of the cast and crew were extraordinary. He hopes that viewers will be enamored by the two new couples this summer, just as they were with Jamie and Claire.
Echoing this sentiment, Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at Starz, stated that they are expanding the Outlander universe with Blood of My Blood in a way that honors the original while charting bold new territory. She confidently asserted that fans will be drawn to the powerful love stories at the heart of this next chapter.
The cast of Blood of My Blood includes notable talents such as Tony Curran, Rory Alexander, Séamus McLean Ross, Sam Retford, and Conor MacNeill. The series is produced by a team that includes Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, and Jim Kohlberg, ensuring a high-quality production that fans have come to expect from the franchise.
Outlander Heads into Its Final Season
The original Outlander series, based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling novels, is heading into its final season, although an official release date has yet to be announced. The conclusion of the main series is expected to cement the franchise’s legacy, even as the prequel series prepares to carry it forward.
With the early renewal and ongoing production, Starz is clearly committed to keeping the Outlander series strong. Fans can anticipate more of the historical drama and romance that has captivated audiences for years.
FAQs:
When does ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ premiere?
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1 premieres on August 8, 2025, on Starz.
Has Season 2 of the prequel been confirmed?
Yes, Starz has officially renewed the series for Season 2 before the first season airs.
What is ‘Blood of My Blood’ about?
The series follows the love stories of Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall’s parents in two timelines — 18th-century Scotland and World War I-era Britain.
Is the original ‘Outlander’ series over?
Not yet. Season 8 will be the final chapter, but Starz has not announced a premiere date for it.
