Although the Outlander TV show dropped in the 18-49 year old viewer demographic in season two, the total audience actually grew by nearly five percent. Because premium cable networks rely on paid subscribers — rather than ad revenue — audience growth is more important than a show’s demo numbers. Starz was quick to respond to that growth and renewed Outlander through its fourth season, back in June of 2016. Can it build on its success? Will Outlander be cancelled or renewed for more seasons on Starz? Stay tuned.
A time travel drama, Outlander, stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser. The Starz cast also includes Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix, Lotte Verbeek, Laura Donnelly, Steven Cree, Grant O’Rourke, Richard Rankin, and Sophie Skelton.
Outlander, season three, is based on the third novel in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book series, Voyager. It picks up right after Claire (Balfe) leaves Jamie (Heughan) behind in the 18th century, and travels through the stones, back to her life in 1948. Now expecting Jamie’s baby, Claire must deal with her first husband, Frank (Menzies) and his reaction to her disappearance and return. Meanwhile, back in time, Jamie struggles with the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the Battle of Culloden, as well as the loss his soul mate. **Status update below.
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For comparisons: The second season of Outlander averaged a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.088 million viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Outlander TV show? Should this Starz TV series be cancelled or renewed beyond season four?
** 5/9/2018 status update: Starz has renewed Outlander for season five and season six. Season four will debut on a date TBD in November 2018. Details here.
It should be continued!!! Based on increased viewership, the fact that the show is just now coming into its own, and has extremely dedicated fans who aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon!
You are kidding, right? Outlander is the best example of classic TV. Production values, writing and acting are top notch. Compared to what’s out there, its laughable how much junk there is. American TV networks better get to work, Real Housewives, dance shows and other reality shows are almost criminal in the lack of talent. Such a waste. Its like, “How little can we do and make money?”. Commercial TV is a wasteland in the US. TV executives should watch Outlander to see how it should be done. HBO, AMC and Starz apparently see that money well spent brings an… Read more »
Renewed beyond season 4!!!!
Please remember on Sunday 9/10/2017 hurricane Irma hit Florida. Many where not able to view Outlander. As was I, after such a very long wait. The reason I ONLY have Starz is because of Outlander !!! Thank you
I second this comment
I absolutely love the series!! It is the only reason I subscribe to STARS!
Best show on cable. If starz cancels it I have no reason to keep starz.
I keep star because of Outlander. I don’t really like their other series
Outlander should by all means be renewed for season 5 and beyond…The amazing job that Tall Ships and Starz is doing with this depiction of a fabulous series of books is nothing short of stupendous…The actors, the locations, the scripts are some of the best TV I have seen in my 65 years of watching TV…I can’t believe that we have been given this enormous opportunity to view such talent of everything from make up to sets to the remarkable actors…The directors and producers should be so proud of their work…I subscribed to Starz when Outlander first appeared so I… Read more »
I love the Starz channel. Please continue the Outlander series. It is my favorite series.
The Outlander series MUST be renewed and shown through its entirety (all books on the small screen). If not, STARZ will have its very own battle of Culloden on their hands from all fans of this brilliant show. I need not mention what Sam Heughan fans will do. Starz might as well close up shop if the powers that be decide to cancel.
Please keep it going through all of the books!
Loved the opening of Season 3. I cannot even imagine cancelling future seasons!
Renew for sure fourth, fifth and many more…
Outlander is the Best show on television. I only subscribe to Starz to watch Outlander. I also pay for the starz app.
In the % demo change column you have both +and – showing. As it was .22 last year and .31 this Sept 10, should it not be a PLUS?- Thanks
The top row compares this season’s premiere to last season’s premiere. Last season’s premiere drew a 0.31 in the demo and 1.493 million. Hope that helps.