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.
Why only 18-49? When i was younger i was never home!!Now older i watch more tv and just love Outlander!! They should survey older people.
Please keep it …. By far one of the best programs on television…. I like walking dead but love Outlander….
There is no question is must be renewed! I’m in my 50’s and love the show and I watch with my 24 year old.
Why do they stop counting at age 49? What are we seniors, chopped liver? Ill bet half of the viewers are over 49. We may be old but we’re not dead yet.
Continue thru all the books! This is the BEST series I have ever watched on tv (and I am 70 years old and we grew up with a tv that had tubes, Ed Sullivan, etc). Great historical relevance and amazing actors, the sets, the costumes, the music, the authenticity…..I would be delighted to see this go on for many more seasons.
If you look at all the facebook groups on Outlander you will get a true indication with member numbers and their passion for this amazing show. THE SHOW MUST GO ON for the dedicated fans. It would be cruel to stop.
Please don’t cancel this it’s so great and different a bit a history and great costumes it qYu
Please don’t cancel this it’s got so much history in and is so different from the usual shows it can’t be all about money all the time
Outlander is a most intriguing series. So many episodes this past season brought out so much emotion from its viewers and personally touched me physically, emotionally and spiritually!!! Sam and Cait are excellent actors. Sam says so much with just his facial expressions and body movements. In my mind he’s the most talented actor I’ve ever seen and had the pleasure of gazing upon. I have not read the books, but I’m sure I will some day. I know I will be rewatching the series from season one along with probably every other viewer. Outlander has a huge following and… Read more »
Outlander needs to stay on. This is a wonderful show that parallels the books. I would be very saddened if it was cancelled.
Renewed for the next 12 seasons….
I dont understand why the ratings rely on a 18 to 49 age group. Most of the fans read the books 20 years ago and are now watching the series. The biggest ‘age’ audience for
OUTLANDER is closer to 40 to 70 years of age! Do the math! And change the demographics!
We are rabid about our show!
Absolutely love Outlander. You must produce all the books.
It should be continued through season 5 and 6. It is a brilliant show which I am paying to watch. The acting is absolutely superb. The viewing is growing and the show has a fantastic following. Please do not cancel.
Renew! Renew! Renew! We need to see this story to its end. Seasons 5-10!