The second season of the romantic epic prequel series 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' is set to premiere on September 18. The makers have also released the first teaser of the show, offering fans a glimpse into the unfolding drama.
Prequel to a Beloved Series
The show serves as the prequel to the highly popular series 'Outlander', which ran for eight seasons. Season 1 of 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' introduced fans to both Claire and Jamie's parents and their love stories across different time periods.
Season 2 Storyline
The official description of Season 2 states: "After an unexpected journey back in time, left Henry (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia (Hermione Corfield) Beauchamp lost and separated in the sweeping highlands of 18th-century Scotland. Season One culminated with the two finally reuniting at the standing stones of Craigh na Dun, hoping to return to their own time and their young daughter, Claire. The first glimpse at Season Two picks up at that moment and reveals a distraught Julia alone with their baby. Separated from his love and hope, Henry must grapple with his mental health, as he fights to find his way back to her."
It added: "Meanwhile, the forbidden relationship between Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) seemed to conquer all odds, but their romantic escape was cut short as fiery crosses were lit and the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war."
Teaser and Premiere Date
The streaming platform Starz, in collaboration with Sony Pictures TV, shared the teaser and premiere date on their Instagram handle. The teaser highlights the emotional turmoil and historical conflict that await viewers in the new season.
Cast and Crew
In addition to Irvine, Corfield, Roy, and Slater, 'Outlander: Blood of my Blood' stars Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat; Seamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie; Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie; Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser; and Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan.
According to Variety, Matthew B. Roberts serves as the showrunner for both 'Outlander' and 'Outlander: Blood of my Blood.' Roberts executive produces alongside Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Toni Graphia, Luke Schelhaas, Michael Wilson, Jim Kohlberg, and Luke Parker Bowles. 'Outlander: Blood of my Blood' is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
