Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Seen it?2025 | 2 seasons | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Outlander, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, unfolding in surprising and unforeseen ways in this romantic saga that unfolds across time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 647K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12025 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday- Season 22026 · 10 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Matthew B. Roberts
- Harriet SlaterEllen MacKenzie
- Jamie RoyBrian Fraser
- Hermione CorfieldJulia Moriston Beauchamp
- Jeremy IrvineHenry Beauchamp
- Tony CurranLord Lovat (Simon Fraser)
- Séamus McLean RossColum MacKenzie
- Sam RetfordDougal MacKenzie
- Rory AlexanderMurtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser
- Conor MacNeillNed Gowan
- Sara VickersDavina Porter