Outlander Spinoff 'Blood of My Blood' Teases Season 2 Premiere

The Starz series will return this fall with more time-traveling drama.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:30pm by

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Starz has released the first trailer for the second season of its Outlander spinoff series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. The new season will continue the love stories of Jamie and Claire's respective parents, set decades before the events of the original Outlander series.

Why it matters

Outlander fans have eagerly awaited the return of the spinoff series, which provides backstory and context for the main show's central characters. The new season is expected to further explore the time-traveling elements of the Outlander universe and tease connections to the events of the flagship series.

The details

The trailer offers glimpses of the main characters from the first season, including Jamie's parents Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, as well as Claire's parents Henry and Julia Beauchamp. It teases the continued drama and intrigue surrounding their relationships, as well as the potential for a major battle involving the real-life Scottish outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. The trailer also hints at connections to the Paris storyline from Outlander season two, suggesting the new season will further explore the broader Outlander mythology.

  • The Outlander series finale will air on Starz on Friday, May 15.
  • Season two of Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to premiere this fall, though an exact date has not been announced.

The players

Outlander: Blood of My Blood

A spinoff series of the Starz drama Outlander, focusing on the love stories of Jamie and Claire's respective parents in the decades before the events of the original show.

Brian Fraser

The father of Jamie Fraser, the protagonist of the Outlander series, who is played by actor Jamie Roy in the spinoff.

Ellen MacKenzie

The mother of Jamie Fraser, played by actress Harriet Slater in Outlander: Blood of My Blood.

Henry Beauchamp

The father of Claire Randall, the female lead of Outlander, portrayed by actor Jeremy Irvine in the spinoff series.

Julia Beauchamp

The mother of Claire Randall, played by actress Hermione Corfield in Outlander: Blood of My Blood.

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What they’re saying

“The best news? Fans won't have to wait long for the next season.”

— Rachel King, News Writer

What’s next

Starz has not announced a specific premiere date for season two of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, but the network has confirmed the new season will debut this fall.

The takeaway

The upcoming second season of Outlander's spinoff series promises to further explore the time-traveling elements of the Outlander universe and deepen fans' understanding of the backstories and relationships of the main characters' parents. Anticipation is high for how the new season will connect to and enhance the overall Outlander narrative.