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.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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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.
Absolutely renew!
Outlander is the best ever. Season 4 and beyond. Keep it going please.
Outlander should definitely be continued through Season 4 and further if possible. It’s the only show I look forward to each week and watch each episode more than once! Thank you.
Renew, it is the BEST television in the 50 years I’ve been watching!
Best show on !
renew, renew, renew!!!
What Starz has to realize is that many viewers get onboard after hearing the hype from faithful current viewers. These newbee people are not picked up on the statistics right away, because they are “catching up” via on-demand or videos, etc. If Starz will keep producing the seasons based on the books, eventually the stats will become more accurate. Remember, statistics has to be viewed with a lot of variables. Starz, don’t be short sighted, keep going! You will have many more viewers with each season.
Totally agree I never watched until near end of season 2. So had to catch up and now have gotten into the books they have great detail that the show hasn’t time to tell so keep watching people and hopefully all books will see it to screen
I agree wholeheartedly with this comment. You have an international audience with Outlander – it is a great show and your stats will prove this.
Outlander is a great series! This one is the most important series for me. Pls renew this show!!! ❤
Joanne
This series is the very best I have ever seen on TV. Re watch the episodes nightly. The casting is perfect. Sam is Jami and Caitriana is Claire. The books and series have added something very special to my life. I thank Diana and Starz.
Outlander is a great series! Pls renew this show!!! ❤
Why that demographic? On all the fan groups on Facebook you will find many 50-75 year olds. I also think you should somehow measure the number of people who watch it On Demand, DVR, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Also look at the number of times people watch the same episode and the number of Facebook posts. This is a great show with outstanding acting, great costuming and great technical theater. I am 66 and I think it is one my all time favorite shows.
Love Outlander. Please renew after season 4❤
Best show on television. Please let them continue the seasons. Great cast.
One of the best shows on television and there aren’t many. So tired of reality and dumb sitcoms it’s fresh to have a great program. Have read books and happy they’ve chosen a talented cast to bring this to us. Want them all. Give them the chance they deserve.
Please don’t cancel Outlander is the only reason I subscribe to Starz. If I loose the show I will have to loose Outlander…
Oh my! We can’t do w/o Jamie and Claire! Please renew to cover all books!!
Best show on TV. renew, renew renew!!!!!