Outlander: Blood Of My Blood’s Premiere Is A Throwback To The Original Series’ First Episode, And I’m So Ready For The Upcoming Two-Show Event

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Fans of “Outlander” have been enduring a prolonged wait, known as Droughtlander, since early in the 2025 TV schedule. However, the captivating world of Claire, Jamie, and their timeless love story will return in just a few months with the launch of the prequel series. Unlike the anticipated “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” which doesn’t feature any regular characters from the original show or introduce the long-awaited Lord John spinoff, this new installment focuses on the romantic tales of Jamie’s and Claire’s parents, who had already passed away by the time “Outlander” began.

Starz has revealed the release date for their upcoming event featuring stars from both shows, reminding me that the premiere of Blood of My Blood harks back to the very beginning of the original series.

Blood Of My Blood’s Premiere Throwback

Titled “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” the series is scheduled to air on Starz this coming Friday, August 8 at 8 p.m. ET. The story will weave together the romantic journeys of Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp (Claire’s parents) during World War I, contrasting with Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser’s (Jamie’s parents) love story set in 18th century Scotland.

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” will air on Starz this Friday, August 8 at 8 p.m. ET. The show will link the love tales of Claire’s parents (Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp) during World War I with Jamie’s parents (Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser) in the 18th century Scotland.

However, the simultaneous development of two love narratives that somewhat echo Claire’s initial dilemma between loving Frank and Jamie is what reminds me vividly of the early days of Outlander when it premiered on Starz back in August 9, 2014.

The “Blood of My Blood” series will debut almost exactly eleven years after “Outlander” initially aired! If Starz had continued to air episodes on Saturdays instead of shifting to Fridays, the prequel would have premiered on the exact anniversary of the original series. (You can stream that first episode of “Outlander” with a Netflix subscription now.)

Was this intentional? To be honest, I can’t say for sure, but it’s intriguing to consider that one show premiered in August 2014 with no clue of what lay ahead, while a fresh spinoff is set to debut in August 2025. Notably, the appearance of characters from Blood of My Blood within the realm of Outlander adds an extra layer of excitement. The upcoming two-show event promises to be quite a spectacle as well… stay tuned!

Outlander and Blood of my Blood: The Gathering

As a passionate cinephile eagerly anticipating more adventures in the Outlander universe, I’m thrilled to share that we won’t have to wait until August! On Sunday, June 1st, Starz is hosting an exciting event called “Outlander and Blood of my Blood: The Gathering” on their YouTube Channel and Starz app. This special occasion marks “World Outlander Day,” and it brings together the talented casts from both Outlander and Blood of My Blood to delve into the intricate connections that bind all these captivating stories. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to this enchanting franchise, you won’t want to miss “The Gathering” as we welcome you into our Outlander family!

The occasion promises exclusive chats with celebrities and showrunners from both productions, along with an early glimpse into “Blood of My Blood” and a retrospective on Outlander’s impressive eleven-year history to date.

The guest list is quite extensive indeed! For the fans of ‘Outlander’, expect to see Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Izzy Meikle-Small, Charles Vandervaart, David Berry, and John Bell, along with others. From ‘Blood of My Blood’, Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Tony Curran, Rory Alexander, and many more will be in attendance. Here’s a sneak peek: [link]

“Remember to visit the Starz YouTube channel on Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time/7 p.m. Eastern Time for the ‘Outlander and Blood of My Blood: The Gathering’ event where the casts will be together for the first time. As for the initial series, it won’t return until ‘Blood of My Blood,’ but ‘Outlander’s’ eighth and final season is projected to premiere before the end of 2025.

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2025-05-31 15:37