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.
Please keep Outlander going! It is the best television ever! I only have Starz because of Outlander!
The only reason I keep Starz is because of “Outlander”. Wonderful series! Hope they renew for future seasons.
The only reason I subscribe to Starz is because of Outlander. If Outlander goes, so does my subscription.
I love this show. Having read all the books a number of times, we wait in expectation of each season. Please do not cancel this show. It’s the only reason I have Starz. The acting, locations, costumes are a cut above. Please gove us MORE!
I absolutely love this show and hope it has a long running series!!
Why don’t they ever think the over 49 age group is important? We have money,we watch Outlander and we,most importantly ,have read the source material written by Diana Gabaldon.
I absolutely agree with you about demographics. I would love to know what percentage of over 50s watch the show. I do love the show, but as I have posted before, think Books 6, 7 and 8 needed editing as in my opinion too many characters and plots. I adore Sam and Cait in the roles, but wouldn’t want them to age much more.
Please keep the series going. Diana doesn’t write rapidly but she’s 5 books ahead of you. That gives the wonderful cast, director, crew and all many years of bringing the story to life. I subscribe to Starz for Outlander! There are other shows I watch on the channel but Outlander is the reason I’m willing to pay for a subscription. I love the books. Have read them over and over. Starz is doing a fabulous job of translating them to the screen. Do NOT stop!!
Yes please continue through all the books. This show is the reason I have STARZ.
Best series I’ve ever watched, the story line and acting are excellent.
To Whom it may Concern;
The reason I subscribe to STARZ is because of the Original Series
Outlander.
I Love Historical Fiction , and the writers
get it right every time. Not to mention the love story and casting are point on!
I am aware that Outlander is has been picked up for Seasons 3 & 4.
I hope STARZ will continue the Outlander Series past Season 4.
Thank you
Karen Citrano
it should be renewed! it has the best acting produced on tv ever!
it should be renewed! among other reasons, it has the best acting produced on tv, ever!
Please keep the series going ALL THE WAY to the end of all Diana’s books. This series pushes every other series I have ever watched into the background. It’s great in so many ways. The acting, story lines, scenery, writing and so much more. It would be sad not to see Jamie and Claire complete their journey.
Absolutely all of the books! Have you read them? Fantastic!!!!!
I loved it!! Season 4 definitely!!!
Last year they were already renewed for season 3 & 4. We just need season 5-10 now! haha
It should be renewed!