The highly awaited prequel to the popular Outlander series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, is set to premiere soon. Fans are eager to know how many episodes they can expect in the first season and when each episode will release. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1 Episode Count
The first season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood will consist of 10 episodes. This has been confirmed by multiple sources, including official announcements from Starz and production updates. The series will explore the love stories of both Jamie Fraser’s and Claire Beauchamp’s parents across two different timelines—18th-century Scotland and World War I-era England.
The show’s structure mirrors the original Outlander series in its detailed storytelling but focuses on new characters. Each episode will run for approximately 66 minutes, giving viewers plenty of time to dive into the historical drama and romance.
Release Schedule for Season 1
The series will debut with a double-episode premiere on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET on Starz. The first two episodes, titled “Providence” and “S.W.A.K. (Sealed with a Kiss)”, will air back-to-back. After the premiere, new episodes will drop weekly on Fridays at the same time.
Here’s the full release schedule:
- Episode 1: “Providence” – August 8, 2025
- Episode 2: “S.W.A.K. (Sealed with a Kiss)” – August 8, 2025
- Episode 3: “School of the Moon” – August 15, 2025
- Episode 4: “A Soldier’s Heart” – August 22, 2025
- Episode 5: “Needfire” – August 29, 2025
- Episode 6: “Birthright” – September 12, 2025 (one-week break)
- Episode 7: “Luceo Non Uro” – September 19, 2025
- Episode 8: “A Virtuous Woman” – September 26, 2025
- Episode 9: “Braemar” – October 3, 2025
- Episode 10: “Something Borrowed” – October 10, 2025
The season will conclude on October 10, 2025, with the finale episode. Fans in Canada will get the episodes at 9:00 PM ET, an hour later than the U.S. release.
Where to Watch Outlander: Blood of My Blood
The series is a Starz Original, meaning it will be available exclusively on Starz and its affiliated platforms. Viewers can stream it through:
- Starz app ($10.99/month after a 7-day free trial)
- Starz via Amazon Prime Video ($14.99/month bundle)
- Philo with Starz add-on ($11/month)
For international fans where Starz is not available, using a VPN may be necessary to access the show.
What to Expect From the Prequel
Unlike the original Outlander, this prequel is not directly based on Diana Gabaldon’s books but takes inspiration from her notes on Jamie’s parents. The show will follow:
- Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) – Their romance in 18th-century Scotland, filled with clan politics and power struggles.
- Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) – Their love story during World War I, with a surprising time-travel twist revealed in the trailer.
The series has already been renewed for a second season, with production underway in Scotland.
Credits: Wikipedia, IMDb
