Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 review roundup: gorgeous romance, familiar frustrations
Season 2 of Starz's Outlander prequel follows Jamie and Claire's parents into the Jacobite Rising of 1715 and a new time-travel tangle. Critics love its sumptuous romance and scenery, but several are tired of its habit of keeping its lovers apart.
The story (no spoilers)
Outlander: Blood of My Blood tells the love stories of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater), in 18th-century Scotland, and of Claire Beauchamp's parents, Henry (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia (Hermione Corfield), who meet during the First World War.
Season 2 opens as the clans are called to war in the Jacobite Rising of 1715, forcing the newly married Brian and Ellen apart, while a time-travel mishap separates Henry and Julia once again.
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The verdict
A treat for Outlander fans who want more sweeping romance and Highland scenery, with new episodes weekly on Starz until 20 November 2026. Viewers frustrated by the main show's long separations may find the same pattern here.
- 100%Rotten TomatoesTomatometer, 6 reviews, 18 Oct 2026
- 73MetacriticMetascore, 4 critic reviews, 18 Oct 2026
What critics say
“We will never get enough of Outlander's sumptuous romance, over-the-top melodrama, and gorgeous scenery.”
“the show is clearly laying the foundation for bigger and bolder storytelling”
“While the aesthetic is absolutely perfect, the actual substance of Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2's story is a bit lacking.”
What works
- Sumptuous romance and swooning melodrama.
- Gorgeous Scottish scenery and period detail.
- Sets up bigger, bolder storytelling for the rest of the season.
What doesn't
- Once again separates its central couples for much of the time.
- Screen Rant found the story thin compared with its looks.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 premiered on Starz on 18 September 2026, with ten episodes released weekly until 20 November. Developed by Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, the prequel is now the only Outlander series on air, after the main show ended with its eighth season.
What critics liked
Fans of the franchise will find plenty to love, critics say. Decider's Meghan O'Keefe said she will never get enough of its sumptuous romance, over-the-top melodrama and gorgeous scenery, and RogerEbert.com felt it doubles down on what made the first season appealing, with even more passion. Collider's Carly Lane, who saw four episodes, said the show is laying the foundation for bigger and bolder storytelling.
Where it falls short
The main complaint is a familiar one. Decider and Screen Rant both groaned at the show's habit of separating its lovers on dubious grounds, and Screen Rant's Angel Shaw felt that while the look is perfect, the substance of the story is a bit lacking.
The performances
Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy lead as Ellen and Brian, with Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine as Julia and Henry, and Tony Curran, Sam Retford and Rory Alexander in support.
Should you watch?
With only a handful of reviews so far, the early scores are strong. If you loved season 1, critics say season 2 delivers more of the same romance and spectacle.
Quick answers
- Is Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 worth watching?
- A treat for Outlander fans who want more sweeping romance and Highland scenery, with new episodes weekly on Starz until 20 November 2026. Viewers frustrated by the main show's long separations may find the same pattern here.
- What are the review scores for Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2?
- Rotten Tomatoes: 100% (Tomatometer, 6 reviews, 18 Oct 2026). Metacritic: 73 (Metascore, 4 critic reviews, 18 Oct 2026).
- Where can I watch Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2?
- Official options: Starz (stream and download in the app; US). Availability varies by country and changes over time.
- How many episodes does Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 have?
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 has 10 episodes.
- When was Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 released?
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 premiered on Starz on 18 September 2026.
- Who is in Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2?
- It was created by Matthew B. Roberts and stars Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Tony Curran, Sam Retford, Séamus McLean Ross and Rory Alexander.
Sources
This roundup summarises the reviews and reporting below. Follow the links for the full pieces.
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2: stream it or skip it? · Decider
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 review · Collider
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 2 review · Screen Rant
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood: Season 2 · Rotten Tomatoes
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 · Metacritic
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood · Wikipedia
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