TheOutlanderprequel show has already been renewed for a second season, two months before its premiere. Over a decade afterOutlanderpremiered on Starz, the show’s first prequel,Outlander: Blood of My Blood’sseries premiereis set for Jul 26, 2025. The prequel show will run concurrently with the original series, which concluded its seventh season in early 2025 and is still ongoing.Outlander’slong-standing run marks an impressive feat in the historical fantasy genre.
According toVariety,production is already underway onOutlander: Blood of My Bloodseason 2, with Starz evidently having faith in the new title. Showrunner and producer Matthew B. Roberts has explained that “The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into ‘Outlander: Blood of my Blood’ has been extraordinary and we’re thrilled to continue these epic love stories in Season Two.” He also goes on to explain that the prequel will expand theOutlanderfranchise “in a way that honors the original, while charting bold new territory.”
What Outlander: Blood Of My Blood’s Season 2 Renewal Means
Starz Has Faith In Its Outlander Prequel
In a television era where streaming services are investing resources into shows only to cancel them when they don’t immediately meet viewership expectations, it’s fantastic to see Starz investing in a show’s future.Planning for multiple seasons at a time is the way television should be made, as it not only allows the production to begin earlier, ensuring less of a gap between seasons, but it also allows for long-term character arcs and plot structure, ultimately benefiting the series and making audiences want to come back for more.
In the case ofOutlander, the original show’s eight-season run is a safety net, ensuring that this prequel series will have an audience prepared to watch it. Still, for viewers to stick around, the product needs to be good, andStarz investing in a second season this early suggests the company is pleased with what’s been made. This appears to be an incredibly positive sign for anyone who is a fan ofOutlanderand is looking forward to the prequel series.
Our Take On Outlander: Blood Of My Blood’s Early Renewal
Starz Is Breaking A Recent Fantasy Trend
Outlandertypically leans more into historical drama, but the time travel elements are a significant component of the story. WithThe Wheel of Timeand several other fantasy titles canceled early, seeing a studio place its faith in a new title is fantastic, and could be a sign that there’s a sizable market for other romance fantasy book adaptations. The way the showrunners describeOutlander: Blood of My Bloodsuggests it could offer a promising rejuvenation for the title, which has declined significantly in viewership since its third season.
