Based on the Outlander novel series by Diana Gabaldon, the 7-season show is one of Starz’s biggest hits. Now, a recent announcement, which ties Outlander’s fate to Netflix, will make the series even bigger ahead of its return. In the show’s first season, Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe), a former Second World War military nurse in Scotland, is transported back to 1743, where Claire falls in love with a Highland warrior, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). Jamie and his clansmen are pursued by the brutal Captain Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall (Tobias Menzies), the ancestor of Claire’s present-day husband, Frank.
While the first part of the seventh season premiered in 2023, Starz has yet to release the second batch of episodes…
By season 6, which was released in 2022, Jamie and Claire moved to the American colonies. Trying to live peacefully in the hills of North Carolina, the couple find themselves at the center of the storm that’s brewing between the crown and the colonizers. Outlander’s season 7 timeline sees the Frasers swept up in the American Revolutionary War, prompting them to return to Scotland. While the first part of the seventh season premiered in 2023, Starz has yet to release the second batch of episodes, which means Outlander fans have been waiting awhile for some good news.
Outlander Season 6 Is Now Finally Streaming On Netflix
Fans Can Watch The Hit Series’ First Six Seasons
Although Outlander season 6 premiered on a week-by-week schedule back in 2023, and has been available to Starz subscribers since then, the full outing just landed on Netflix during the first week of May 2024. While Netflix is still pushing its own original series, the streamer has seen great success with licensing other networks’ top shows. HBO dropped several big-name series on the competitor platform, from Ballers to Sex and the City, prompting viewers to revisit the well-worn flagship titles. Clearly, both parties in the deal are hoping Outlander’s arrival on Netflix will boost its popularity.
…it’s hard for any series to sustain its momentum as time wears on.
Given that Starz isn’t the most accessible of streaming platforms or TV networks, the strategy is a solid one. Although critical reviews for Outlander have only continued to become more and more glowing with each outing, it’s hard for any series to sustain its momentum as time wears on. Even the undeniable chemistry and charm of Claire and Jamie’s relationship will start to fizzle a bit, so introducing the acclaimed series to a new audience makes tons of sense. Unfortunately, the first batch of Outlander season 7 episodes won’t be streaming on Netflix, though they’ve been on Starz since the summer of 2023.
Outlander Season 6 On Netflix Is A Great Time To Rewatch (Or Catch-Up)
There’s Still Time Before Outlander Season 7’s Remaining Episodes Air
With nearly a year passing since the first batch of Outlander season 7 episodes aired on Starz, fans are likely eager for new content. The show’s appearance on Netflix certainly speaks volumes to Starz’s commitment to boosting Outlander’s reach. For now, long-time viewers and newcomers alike have plenty of time to stream the first six seasons of the show, allowing even more folks to be caught up to speed ahead of Outlander season 7, part 2’s debut. With Netflix still boasting the most subscribers of any streamer (and being the most accessible), Outlander is primed for another big moment.
…now is the best time to stream the first six installments.
Across its seven seasons, Outlander will boast a whopping 91 episodes when all is said and done — and that’s not including a potential Outlander season 8 renewal by Starz. Even subtracting the season 7 episodes from the mix, Outlander will have an impressive 75 episodes streaming on Netflix. While it’s no Grey’s Anatomy, Outlander is also no longer a casual series that newbies can just pick up. For those looking to get acquainted with the show before its season 7, part 2 return, now is the best time to stream the first six installments.
When Is Outlander Season 7 Returning?
Outlander’s Latest Season Is Still Set To Return In 2024
As of May 2024, Starz has yet to announce a premiere date for Outlander season 7, part 2. However, the network has alluded to the fact that the show is still slated to return in November 2024. With eight episodes left in the seventh outing, Outlander will likely run into early 2025. Given the setbacks associated with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes of 2023, networks and streaming platforms have taken to hoarding content, allowing more time between new releases in order to get by. With Outlander being one of Starz’s tent-pole shows, the network will want to give it a prime spot — like a fall 2024 release.