Outlander Season 3 is officially happening (and so is 4). Here's everything we know about the upcoming season...
Outlander season 3 is officially happening! Starz is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first novel in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series by renewing the TV show it inspired for two more seasons. The premium cable network has officially picked up Outlander from showrunner Ronald D. Moore for seasons 3 and 4, which will adapt Gabaldon's Voyager and Drums of Autumn novels, respectively.
The renewal isn't much of a surprise, given Outlander's considerable success both critically and in the ratings, but it's always nice to get official confirmation on the renewal of one of the most uniquely great series currently on TV. Starz CEO of Starz Chris Albrecht highlights the show's singularity in an official press release, saying:
Outlander is like nothing seen before on television. From its depiction of a truly powerful female lead character, to the devastating decimation of the Highlander way of life, to what is a rarely seen genuine and timeless love story, it is a show that not only transports the viewer, but inspires the passion and admiration of its fans.
On this 25th anniversary of the publication of the first book in the U.S., we are thrilled and honored to be able to continue the story that began with author Diana Gabaldon, and is brought to life by the incredibly talented Ronald D. Moore. There are no better storytellers for Outlander than this team, both in front and behind the camera.
Outlander seems poised to play a flagship role in Starz' current trajectory towards a fandom-driven network. It underwent a channel rebrand known as Starz: Obsessable back in March, and you better believe Outlander is a big part of its rebrand plans. With eight Gabaldon books in total in the series, we could be getting an on-screen version of Claire and Jamie's love story for many seasons yet.
Outlander Season 3 Synopsis
We've got an official synopsis for the third season of Outlander from Starz. As one might expect, it's filled with suggestions of angst and epic romance...
“Book Three” will be based on the third of the eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Voyager, The third season of Outlander picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Now pregnant, she struggles with the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank.
Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make a life apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love.
The budding possibility that Claire can return to Jamie in the past breathes new hope into Claire’s heart… as well as new doubt. Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. As always, adversity, mystery, and adventure await them on the path to reunion. And the question remains: when they find each other, will they be the same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago?
Outlander Season 3 Cast
Outlander has cast Australian actor David Berry (A Place to Call Home) in the important season three role of Lord John William Grey, the former British soldier turned governor of Ardsmuir Prison who will become friends with Jamie while the latter is imprisoned under Lord John's care. Here's the full character description from Starz...
Lord John William Grey is a steadfast and honorable British subject, torn between a finely-honed sense of familial duty and a strong moral compass of right and wrong. He is boyishly handsome with an upper class rearing — the consummate gentleman. However, a scandal from his past has relegated Lord John to an undesirable position as governor of a desolate prison in Northern Scotland.
Outlander Season 3 Premiere Date
The OutlanderSeason 3 premiere date hasn't been announced yet, but the show usually shows up in the spring. We do know that it will air sometime in 2017.
If you want to catch up on Outlander season 2, be sure to check out our complete episode guide.
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