Overview
- The prequel premiered its first two episodes globally on August 8, with new installments set to stream weekly on Fridays through October 10.
- Starz released an exclusive preview clip and official synopsis for episode three, scheduled for August 15, spotlighting Ellen MacKenzie’s protective scheme and Julia Beauchamp’s impossible choice.
- Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts and executive producer Maril Davis told Collider that they “know exactly” where Claire Fraser is and “never say never” on her potential appearance.
- Early episodes follow Claire’s parents from a World War I car crash to Craigh Na Dun, where they traverse into 1714 and face separation in the Highlands.
- The series unveils a new theme song and introduces an expanded ensemble, including Peter Mullan, Séamus McLean Ross and Sam Retford as key 18th-century clan figures.