In August of last year, Starz renewed Outlander for a second season after only one episode of the series had aired. Now, there are rumors that season two has been cancelled. What’s going on?
The Outlander series revolves around Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), a married combat nurse from 1945. She finds herself mysteriously thrown back in time, to 1743 Scotland, and forced to marry another man to save her life. A passionate affair is ignited. The rest of the cast includes Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish, Gary Lewis, Annette Badland, Stephen Walters, Laura Donnelly, Lotte Verbeek, James Fleet, Duncan Lacroix, Roderick Gilkison, Simon Callow, Grant O’Rourke, Bill Paterson, and Simon Meacock.
As fans of the series know all too well, Outlander is currently on hiatus. Starz decided to split the first season’s 16 episodes into two groups. The first eight finished airing in late September and the second set will begin running on April 4th. It’s a long wait but the Outlander TV show will certainly be back.
While the show doesn’t draw big ratings, it’s doing very well for Starz. The audience grew quite a bit over the course of the first eight episodes. The mid-season finale drew 1.42 million viewers — nearly twice as many as watched the series debut. Networks and cable channels really like to see that kind of trend.
It seems that the cancellation rumor stems from a site called National Report which creates fictional stories with just enough credible information in them to make them believeable.
Starz has not cancelled their plans for a second season of Outlander. The cable channel is heavily promoting the second half of the first season and Outlander author Diana Gabaldon has also confirmed that the cancellation is a hoax.
This month, executive producer Ronald D. Moore confirmed that filming of season two will begin in May. The story will take some of the characters to another country but production will continue to be based in Scotland.
Here’s a preview for the rest of season one, as well as a preview scene:
What do you think? Are you looking forward to the return of Outlander?
I love the Outlander series! I’ve read all the books and am a huge fan as is my entire family! I feel the show is well cast, well acted and the production values are excellent! Eagerly awaiting Season 2!
I love the show so much I’m waiting for the new season to start can you tell me when?
I just can’t figure their season 1 then season 2 s called the part 2 of season 1 then the new SEASON 2 is called the same thing. I can’t keep which parts belong to what. I have watched on vudu, so this New season 2 coming out when I look at the previews I can’t figure what I missed that they are now in Paris. No new “seasons” offered that lead to that???????
I love the series!!! Will there be more after Claire and Jamie sail off to France. I believe that is the last of season one???
I hope you continue it. I have several friends who also love the series.
Thank you!
I cant wait for the series to return It appears so authentic, and the story line is amazing
Look forward to it resuming and continuing.
Can’t wait
I have so enjoyed the outlander I do not want it to end
I love the Outlander series. I read the books in the 90’s and never forgot that endearing story. Watching it now on Starz has brought it back to life. The characters are so real and i love the cinematography. It is my favorite show ever and I can’t wait for April! Bravo to all who have created this phenomal show!
Never cancel Outlander until all the books are filmed!!!!! No matter how long it takes!!! If Starz cancels it, my subscription to Starz is finished! And I am not by myself. RIght now, I also watch other movies on Starz, so your supporting Outlander has benefited you. Slainte Mhath!!!
We cannot wait for Outlander to return, we love it very much, great series!! The actress playing Claire is fantastic and we also think the actor playing Jamie is extremely good as well. The cinematography is above and beyond our expectations, thanks!
Absolutely!!!The Outlander Series doesn’t exactly follow Gabaldon’s books, but wowzer — does it ever get the spirit.
It had better come back. The best series ever.
I love this series as I loved the books. Please do not even think of canceling this series. The acting is amazing as is the scenery.
Yes, I am looking forward to it…can’t wait
If Starz does not renew Outlander I will cancel Starz on comcast xfinity. That is the only thing My husband and I watch. Can someone tell me how to contact the shows producers and I will gladly pay them directly for a CD of Outlander. Many of my friends will do the same. I will help market it for the producers but not starz.
I really enjoyed the series. I don’t know which season I watched. Jamie and Clair were married and found themselves on a roller coaster ride until their ship to Scotland set sail. I was fascinated by the acting. It seemed quite genuine.