What is the Outlander prequel series about?

The Outlander prequel series, 'Blood of My Blood,' focuses on the love stories of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian and Ellen, as well as Claire Beauchamp's parents, Henry and Julia, across different eras.

When did the Outlander prequel series premiere?

The first two episodes of the Outlander prequel series, 'Blood of My Blood,' began streaming on Starz as of the current date, 2025-08-08T15:22:50+00:00.

Who is involved in the production of the Outlander prequel series?

Outlander co-showrunner Matt Roberts is leading the prequel series, while Diana Gabaldon, the author of the books that inspired the original show, is serving as a consulting producer. Maril Davis and Ronald D. Moore, who helped bring the Outlander books to television, are also executive producing the prequel.

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Outlander Prequel 'Blood of My Blood' Premieres on Starz

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Outlander prequel series 'Blood of My Blood' now streaming on Starz
Focuses on the parents of Outlander's main characters Jamie and Claire
Spans 18th-century Scotland and World War I-era England

Outlander Prequel 'Blood of My Blood' Premieres on Starz

The wait is over for Outlander fans, as the prequel series 'Blood of My Blood' has just premiered on Starz. The new show, which is being led by Outlander co-showrunner Matt Roberts, promises to take viewers on a captivating journey through the past, exploring the origins of the franchise's central characters.

'Blood of My Blood' will focus on two sets of lovers - Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, the parents of Outlander's Jamie (played by Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield), as well as Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston, the parents of Claire (played by Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield). The story will pivot between 18th-century Scotland and World War I-era England, offering a unique perspective on the Outlander universe.

According to Maril Davis, an executive producer on the series, 'Blood of My Blood' will showcase "not only one great love affair, but two great love affairs and how those parallel love stories intertwine and show us how we got to Jamie and Claire." Fans can expect to see the dynamics of three different clans and an "amazing, rollicking adventure" as the prequel unfolds.

With the main Outlander series set to wrap up its eighth and final season next year, this prequel offers a tantalizing glimpse into the past, promising to deepen the franchise's rich storytelling and captivate audiences once again.

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