The period drama Outlander has returned for its eighth and final season, smashing a four-year ratings record. The Starz series attracted nearly 3 million viewers for its season 8 premiere, marking the highest viewership since 2020. The show, which began airing new episodes weekly from March 6, has been praised as 'outstanding' by fans and critics alike.
Set in the 18th-century Scottish Highlands, Outlander follows the epic love story of Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). Claire, a former World War II nurse, is mysteriously transported back in time from 1945 to 1743, where she marries the Scots warrior Jamie. The series is adapted from Diana Gabaldon's best-selling novels.
The show holds a 91% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered a devoted fanbase since its debut in 2014. Time magazine described it as 'two period dramas contained in one thrilling show', while The Daily Telegraph called it 'an epic, gruesome fantasy series told from a female perspective'. Fans have similarly lauded the performances, with one calling it 'a sweeping Odyssey' and another saying it is 'the best show I have ever watched'.
Outlander season 8 airs on Starz in the US on Fridays and on MGM+ via Prime Video in the UK on Saturdays. New viewers can access a seven-day free trial of MGM+ through Amazon Prime.
