It's a fantastic time to be an Outlander fan. The flagship series is wrapping up its final season with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, and its spin-off, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, is making history of its own. The prequel series has just crossed a major streaming milestone: 200 consecutive days on Starz's U.S. streaming charts. That's a huge feat for any fantasy show, especially one that's still building its audience.
The milestone comes in the same month that the original Outlander series surpassed 600 days on the same charts. Together, the two shows are proving that Starz has a fantasy powerhouse on its hands—one that even George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones universe might envy. Blood of My Blood debuted its first season to strong reviews and a loyal fanbase, and now the buzz is building for Season 2, which drops this fall.
What's Coming in Season 2?
Starz recently released a first-look trailer for the second season, along with a synopsis that promises even higher stakes. The story picks up right where Season 1 left off: Henry and Julia (played by Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield) are at the standing stones of Craig Na Dun, hoping to return to their own time. Meanwhile, Brian and Ellen (Harriet Slater) see their romantic escape interrupted by the outbreak of the 1715 Jacobite Rising, which forces every clan to choose a side.
"As season two unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated by forces beyond their control," the synopsis teases. Expect more time-travel drama, clan warfare, and the kind of emotional gut-punches that Outlander fans have come to love. The show's ability to blend romance, history, and fantasy is what sets it apart from other genre entries—and it's clearly resonating with viewers.
A Perfect Storm for Outlander
The original Outlander series is in the middle of its eighth and final season, which has been met with critical acclaim. Collider's Carly Lane called the final season "a warm, reassuring hug for viewers rather than a brutal gut punch," and the show currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nearly three million multi-platform viewers tuned in for the Season 8 premiere in its first week—a four-year high for the series.
With the original show ending in May, Blood of My Blood is perfectly positioned to carry the torch. The spin-off's streaming success suggests that fans are hungry for more stories set in this universe. If you haven't caught up yet, now is the time to binge both series on Starz.
For those looking for other fantasy adventures, check out our list of the all-time greatest fantasy adventures. And if you're in the mood for something darker, Netflix and BBC's Dracula offers a bold take on the horror-fantasy genre.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood is streaming now on Starz. Season 2 premieres this fall. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates.
