Overview

• The ten-episode series intertwines two romances—Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser in 1714 Scotland alongside Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp on the World War I Western Front.
• Starz granted a second-season renewal ahead of the August launch, underscoring the network’s faith in expanding Diana Gabaldon’s universe.
• Performances by Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine have earned early praise for their chemistry and authentic portrayal of fan-favorite characters.
• Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts and author Diana Gabaldon have embedded Easter eggs—from the stone-circle portal to younger versions of Murtagh and other key figures—to reward longtime viewers.
• Critics applaud the prequel’s lush production and passionate romance but point to uneven pacing and moments of unintended humor.