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 continue until books run out, even then make it up…that’s how good it is!!!
Not only is Outlander loved in the UK and US… Here in Holland we are all addicted to it and can not wait to see the next episode or season! Please continue the great stories that enter all our livingrooms! In Holland there are millions viewing it! Can’t wait for more!
I really would like to see outlander play through- it needs to for all of us millions of readers.
Best tv series!!!
Outlander must be renewed each year to cover all the books. More and more folks are becoming addicted to the show. Honestly, it’s the only reason I get Starz. Plus the reason I visited Scotland this year! Outlander Hoorah!!
I have read all of the books before the series started. I never expected too much from the TV series but I was pleasantly surprised. I watch each episode several times. I think it is so good because of the excellent actors, writers, and crew. Please continue the TV series as long as Diana Gabaldon writes the books. I am in love with Jaime/Sam and also Claire/ Catriona.
The whole series needs to continue on STARZ. If they take it off, I am cancelling my subscription. PERIOD.
I love Outlander and want to see the series renewed not only next season but to cover all the books, including the Lord John series and the novellas. I’d also like to see the seasons and the viewing time extended.
Outlander is the best series on Tv and the books are awesome! I want to see all of the books adapted for this incredible series!
Please renew the Outlander series and complete the books series stories. I am a grandmother but I love this show. I’ve read all the books (several times each one) and thoroughly enjoy the series. Outlander is one of your very best series.
Yes, Outlander should be renewed for Season 5 and ongoing seasons. It is one of the more intelligent shows on TV, regular or premium channels. Not only is it beautifully filmed and its sets beautifully constructed, its costuming is stunning in its authenticity and its writing excellent, the writers rising to the occasion in nearly every episode to retain the needed scenes to further the story and yet keep it cohesive without sacrificing the integrity of the characters as they have been developed by the author. The actors portraying the main characters have garnered an enormous following not only for… Read more »
Yes – please continue!!! Outlander is really the first serie ever that I have seen more than 3(4!!?) times – In addicted and it is really a masterpiece!!!
Don’t cancel outlander series…it should continue through all the books!!!!
DEFINITELY SHOULD BE RENEWED! Best show ever on TV! Should be renewed at all costs! We need our favorite story to be renewed until the last book is finished!
Love this show! This is the best season so far, was disappointed with Episode 6, but Episode 7 brought me the passion and frustration that I was looking for after a twenty year separation. Love the books and this is the best adaptation on tv.
Of course! Outlander must be renewed for however many seasons it takes to complete telling the story in the book series! My favorite show, period!