The prequel series of the wildly successful show Outlander, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, premieres on STARZ Friday, Aug. 8 at 8/7c.
The latest installment in the Outlander franchise promises an in-depth look at the beautifully crafted love stories of Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp and Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Frazer, parents belonging to the two main Outlander protagonists, Claire Beauchamp (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan).
Where to watch Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Cord cutters eager for a chance to explore two additional love stories part of the Outlander franchise can find the debut season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood available for streaming through Philo, Fubo, DirecTV and Sling.
Out of the plethora of streaming services that offer STARZ as a channel, Philo is the cheapest option at just $28 a month after its free trial.
Philo is one of the most affordable and cost-efficient streaming platforms on the market. At just $28 a month after a 7-day free trial, subscribers can enjoy over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.
Fubo is another popular live TV streaming service that appeals to cord cutters. Starting at $84.99 a month after its free trial, this popular streaming service offers users over 100 live TV channels through its base package and includes helpful features like unlimited DVR.
| Streaming Platform | Promotion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Philo | 7-day free trial | $28/month after free trial |
| Fubo | Free trial | $84.99/month after free trial |
| DirecTV | 5-day free trial | $86.99/month after free trial |
| Sling | 50% off first month | $45.99/month after first month |
Popular STARZ content like the Outlander franchise is available for streaming through DirecTV, too. With plans starting at $86.99 after its 5-day free trial, DirecTV offers a plethora of live TV channels, tailor-made genre packs to slim down filler overload, and a load of other appealing features.
Sling is another great streaming platform replacing basic cable. By offering new users half off their first month and a stellar selection of popular TV channels, Sling is a popular alternative to the hassle of traditional cable. Plans start at just $45.99 a month after the first month.
What is Outlander: Blood of My Blood about?
Starring Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy and more, the latest Outlander installment will explore the lives and relationships of Claire’s parents, Julia (Corfield) and Henry (Irvine) and Jamie’s parents, Ellen (Slater) and Brian (Roy).
Throughout the series, viewers will follow two parallel love stories set in two different time periods. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, these two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.
What we know about the debut season
The debut season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood kicks off on STARZ with a two-episode premiere starting at 8/7c. Following the two-episode premiere, a new episode will release weekly on Fridays leading up to the season finale which is set to hit the network on Oct. 3. Altogether, season one is slated for 10 hour-long episodes.
Though the series primarily focuses on the parents of Claire and Jamie and their individual love stories, the series will bring back younger versions of fan-favorite Outlander characters including Colum, Dougal and more.
The series starts out in the rugged Scottish Highlands during the 18th century where, after the death of Red Jacob, a new Laird of Clan MacKenzie must be chosen, and both of his sons—Colum and Dougal—vie for the title.
Meanwhile, at the Gathering, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie meet for the first time and are struck by their strong connection.
Episode two, which is set to premiere immediately following the show’s first episode, jumps forward in time to focus on Claire’s parents’ first initial meeting. While Henry fights in World War I, Julia busies herself by working in the censorship office in London. Though separated for the time being, their love story begins to unfold through the letters they write to each other.
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