Overview

• The series premiered August 8 on Starz with the first two episodes available at midnight ET and weekly Friday releases thereafter.
• Developed by Matthew B. Roberts in collaboration with Diana Gabaldon, the ten-episode prequel intertwines the 18th-century romance of Jamie’s parents with Claire’s parents in World War I England.
• Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy lead as Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, joined by Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine as Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.
• Early critical response is strong, with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews praising its emotional storytelling.
• Starz renewed the series for a second season in June, and production on new episodes is already underway in Scotland.