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"Outlander" Prequel Premieres: Tracing the Roots of a Beloved Saga
8 Aug
Summary
- "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" premieres on August 8, 2025
- Prequel series focuses on the parents of "Outlander" protagonists
- Spans 18th century Scotland to World War I on the Western front
On August 8, 2025, the first episode of the new "Outlander" prequel series, "Blood of My Blood," will premiere. The series focuses on the generation before the events of the original "Outlander" show, chronicling the love stories of Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, as well as Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston – the respective parents of Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall.
Like the original series, "Blood of My Blood" is a romantic period drama that takes place across time and space. The prequel's timeline is vast, stretching from 18th century Scotland all the way up through World War I on the Western front, showcasing the franchise's central theme of love defying all odds.
Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu praised the new series, calling it "a thrilling addition to a franchise that has enraptured audiences from the beginning." The show is perfectly cast and well-acted, honoring the source material while standing on its own as a "rare gem" that retains the addictive qualities of the original "Outlander."
