That was fast.
Less than a week after its highly-rated launch, Outlander has scored a Season 2 renewal at Starz.
The 13-episode second season will be based on Dragonfly in Amber, the second book in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series.
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“The overwhelming support Outlander has received from the fans, viewers and critics made the decision for us to go ahead with the second book a very easy one,” said Starz CEO Chris Albrecht in a statement. “With an incredible artist such as Ronald D. Moore at the helm and a cast as spectacular as this, we look forward to continue this spell-binding journey with Claire, Jamie, Frank, Brianna, Roger and everybody over the centuries.”
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Haven’t seen it but I’m glad. The problem with TV shows these days is that you don’t wanna watch a show where you think it’ll get cancelled after one season. A lot of networks have no faith these days
There are plenty of shows that should have been one-and-done; Under the Dome, Extant (hopefully), etc. I’m glad Hostages and Crisis were also one season because there was a beginning, middle and end.
However, being based on an eight part written saga, I’d agree Outlander has much more life in it than a single season.
Sony Pictures TV is having a damn good week with all the series pickups at WGNA and now Outlander.
Great news.
Wonderful news! Outlander is the best show I’ve seen in ages! I hope they continue with a season (or more) per book!
YES. ROGER. And little Fergus. And Lord John!
This is fantastic news! My husband and I both think it’s the best thing on TV, and it’s great to know this epic, action-adventure historical story will continue into its second season. A very smart move by Starz!
Why? It was so dull! No chemistry anywhere to be found in the pilot. It wasn’t even Hallmark good…
dull?! its far from dull as its great tv &so many people like it.
No chemistry. LMAO Yeah, right buddy.
Great news!!!
Really liked the 1st episode & looking for more.
I haven’t read the books so can anyone tell me if the novel series is ongoing or is it over?
The 8th book, Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, was published in June. Gabaldon has said there is at least one more book in the main Jamie/Claire series. There’s also spin-off books and novellas.
So yes–plenty of source material left! They shouldn’t run into a GoT-type problem.
Thanx Carly. The first episode was slow but it was interesting & now i want more. The lead character Claire is really good & i liked that she wasn’t some “damsel in distress”.
And are there any gay characters in the series?
They did a great job with casting specially with Caitriona Balfe as Claire
There are, but I don’t want to spoil anything.
I’m so glad people are discovering the series. The book starts out a little slow, too. If the show continues to follow the books so closely, it’ll hit the ground running in the next episode. Claire is many things, but never a damsel in distress. And agreed–Caitriona does an excellent playing her!
Yep! Lord John Grey is a beloved gay character from later books. Also, his spin-off books are mysteries.
Thnx Suz & Carly. I’m more excited than b4 abt this series now. I tried very hard not to know more about the series fearing it would spoil the tv series for me but i went ahead & read about Lord John Grey anyway.
If you check out comments made by the Starz CEO it sounds like he has read some of the books. How can you not renew with such great (and plentiful) source material?
Excellent show! Got a lot of love from critics and rightfully so.
Well, I am glad they used their common sense and renewed it for season 2 but I am disappointed they didn’t renew it for seasons 3 and 4, too.
My life is now complete!!!!
Great news!
How many episodes are there to season 1? I’m really enjoying what I’ve seen so far!
3 maybe . we’ll see . Modern day Harlequeen
Season 1 will have 16 episodes
Yabba dabba do!
Yay!
The pilot was fantastic… ally boring. No chemistry with the husband, endless swathes of time tripping though the (pretty) wet forest for no payoff.
It really was. I almost gave up on the show at that point. Except the part at the end where they got to old Scotland, and suddenly the spark I’d been waiting for clicked in. And then it occurred to me that the relationship between Frank and Claire HAD been awkward and fraught in the books. Fortunately, you could set a wet blanket afire with the chemistry between Sam Heughan and Caitrona Bailfe.
I’m so glad to hear this! It really encourages people to invest in the series when they know Starz already has the confidence to green light a season 2 right out of the box!
This series is very well done. Every episode leaves you wanting more. Claire is a very interesting character with many great qualities. She is beautiful, yet intelligent and strong. The story is a great mix of drama, adventure, mystery and history. The sets are fabulous, authentic and visually appealing. I look forward to watching many more episodes.
Love the show. Didnt have Starz but called dish & added it so I could watch. The hour just flies. Keeps me totally engrossed.
I don’t have Stars on my program with Dish, but they gave it to us this last week hoping I guess that we would subscribe to it beings they were showing Outlanders. I have been wanting to see it and I was not disappointed one bit. I was glad they continued it as it is one of the best series I have seen in a long time. I feel its so good that I will be buying it on DVD when it comes to an end which I hope not for a long time. Black Sails is another one that I will be buying. Thank you Stars for the free viewing this last week.
Is there anywhere I can watch season 2 eisodes free online? Without having to get a membership?
After starting the series, I had to get the books. I am hooked! There are very few changes in the series from the books. Never know what to expect!
I loved the booked, and I love the love, a great job was done. And don’t tell my husband but I have a new celebrity crush lol. I would really love to see all 8 books put into seasons!!
All the way from lil NZ (New Zealand)
Cannot WAIT tillDragonfly In Ambercomes n tv..I am reading the book now. Wached every pisode of Otlander..FANTASTIC series!!!
STARZ MUSt renew Outlander for Season 3, and all beyond that! It would be foolish not to. Will probably drop their station if they don’t.
I am with you there!!! If they don’t bring it back, I will boycott the whole franchise….They got me hooked, now I need more. Love this show.
There must be additional seasons of Outlander. Same star cast. Millions of us insist. The story lives for us. The books are fantastic but when characters come alive as great as this was done it cannot be stopped. The money is here and ready.
Best thing on tv I’m up early on Sunday’s for next epispde