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Outlander made its name as a series of fiery romance and bloody battles. The characters have traveled not only across countries, but also through time, participating in political intrigues, wars and uprisings.
Now the eighth part of the saga about the 20th century nurse Claire and the 18th century Scottish Highlander Jamie is coming. Work on the set of season 8 has already been completed and the new episodes are awaiting a premiere date.
That won’t happen anytime soon, though – Outlander season 7, part 2 will be released in November 2024, and Blood of My Blood, a spin-off that tells the story of Jamie’s parents, is likely to be released in 2025.
We’ve gathered the most essential information about the eighth season.
Outlander season 8 possible release date
The release date for the show’s eighth season has not yet been set.
We do know that the second part of Outlander season 7 will be released in November 2024. So season 8 will probably not premiere until the end of 2025.
The new season will consist of 10 episodes.
Outlander season 8 plot
The eighth season will be based on Diana Gabaldon’s ninth book, Go Tell The Bees That I’m Gone. Set during the American Revolutionary War, the story follows Jamie and Claire as they struggle to keep their family together.
Diana Gabaldon plans to publish another book in the Outlander series. The tenth part has no title and the release date is still unknown. However, the writer may have revealed some plot details to the show’s creators so they could implement them into the season 8 script.
Outlander season 8 cast
Knowing the plot of Go Tell The Bees That I’m Gone can help us predict who will appear in the next season of Outlander. We expect the following cast members to reprise their roles:
- Caitriona Balfe –Claire
- Sam Heughan – Jamie
- Sophie Skelton –Brianna
- Richard Rankin – Roger
- Johannes Bell – Ian Fraser Murray
- Charles Vandervaart – William Ransom
- David Berry – Lord John Gray
Unfortunately, Tobias Menzies, who played a dual role as Claire’s modern-day husband Frank, and Black Jack Randall, Frank’s ancestor, will not return in season 8, despite his character’s presence in the ninth book.
Kieran Bew plays retired British soldier Captain Charles Cunningham, while Frances Tomelty plays his mother, Elspeth Cunningham. Season 8 also features Carla Woodcock as Amaranthus Grey, a new member of the Gray family.
Will there be Outlander season 9?
No. The eighth season will conclude Jamie and Claire’s time-consuming love story.
If you can’t imagine saying goodbye to the Outlander world, we have good news. The prequel to the series is already in production at Starz.
Where you can watch all seasons of Outlander
In the US, the series is available on the Starz streaming service. The regular monthly subscription costs $10.99. However, if you opt for a six-month subscription, you can get it for a special price of $2.99 per month for the first three months.
You can also opt for the half-year plan. It normally costs $45.99, but now you can get it for just $19.99 for six months.
In the UK you can watch all Outlander seasons on Prime Video with Lionsgate+. You can access the platform for £5.99 per month with a 7-day free trial.