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Outlander Prequel “Blood of My Blood” Debuts to Strong Critical Response

The ten-episode series premiered August 8 on the Starz app, unveiling parallel romances across centuries with an early renewal in hand.

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Jamie Roy (“Brian Fraser”) and Harriet Slater (“Ellen MacKenzie”) in Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
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Overview

  • The series launched with two episodes titled “Providence” and “S.W.A.K. (Sealed with a Kiss)” on the Starz app at midnight on August 8.
  • It explores dual love stories—Jamie’s parents in 1714 Scottish Highlands and Claire’s parents in World War I England—linked through Craigh na Dun’s time-travel stones.
  • Critics have rated the prequel at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, praising its faithful tone and visual craftsmanship.
  • A second season was ordered before the premiere and is now in production across Scotland.
  • Viewers can stream the series on the Starz app or via free trials and bundle deals on Philo, DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV and Disney+.