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.
I love Outlander TV series ❤❤ Renew pls!
Definitely continued. I would like to see more episodes per year and am concerned that if Starz carries on their practice, people may lose interest while waiting the 39 weeks in between. Fantastic actors, scripts, et al.
Renew! They have only just began showing it on UK terrestrial TV. I hope they do all the books! Love it
Please please please renew for a fourth season. It is one of the best shows out there right now. I pray it gets renewed. There are so many dedicated fans sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for each and every episode.
This is my favorite show, I definitely want it to continue!!!
Please renew it!
My husband and I are in our 60s, we absolutely love Outlander. We have read all the books to date and anxiously watch every episode (2 or more times each) We only subscribe to Starz so we can watch Outlander. If Outlander is cancelled we will also cancel Starz. We would like to see all of the books recreated on screen. The storyline is so engrossing and the acting wonderful and so believable.
I love Outlander. Renew it for 5 more seasons!!
I love Outlander! Best show on tv for sure. Never have I been so caught up in a tv show like I am outlander!!! Its the only reason I have a starz subscription!
Please continue Outlander pass Season 4. Finally good tv. It is the only reason a rent Starz per month. Also include the age group of 49 and beyond in your census !
Please continue the series.
It should DEFINITELY BE RENEWED. This show’s viewership has only increased and will continue to do so. It is just coming into its own and has extremely dedicated fans who are here for the long haul. It is only getting better.
I live OUTLANDER!! Read the books first. If the ratings are lower this season, it could be the 8pm air time. Younger people with children may be DVRing or watching at a later time because of children. Me? Time has not been a problem & we rewatch all week!
Please see this program thru til the end!
If STARZS cancels outlander my subscription will be canceled promptly!
Should definitely poll a wider demographic. I know many people in their 60s and 70s who watch the show and love it, including myself. It would be a crime to discontinue it!