Starz's most popular time-travel drama series Outlander, is back with the second part of its seventh season. Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, the series has been entertaining viewers since 2014. Starz released the official trailer for Season 7, Part 2 at New York Comic Con, which has fans excited. The trailer captures the adventures, emotional moments, and drama that Claire and Jamie Fraser face in the midst of war. In this article, let's get to know the Season 7, Part 2 trailer, release date, cast, and plot in detail.
What's in the trailer?
The 90-second official trailer for Season 7, Part 2 is full of emotion and suspense. The trailer begins with Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) returning to Scotland. “We got our wish, we’re going to Scotland,” Jamie says, bringing joy to fans. However, this joy doesn’t last long. The intensity of the American Revolutionary War, new enemies, and personal challenges haunt the Fraser family.
The trailer features Claire asking anxiously in one scene, “Are you in danger?” followed by a montage of battlefields, gunfights, and emotional scenes. “A storm is coming, it’s not of this earth, it’s of my making,” is a cryptic line that makes the trailer even more thrilling. There are also scenes where Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) travel through time-traveling stones to find their son, Jamie. The trailer beautifully portrays the love, loyalty, and challenges of war for the Fraser and Mackenzie families.
Plot: Return to Scotland
After Season 7, Part 1 ended in August 2023, Claire, Jamie, and young Ian (John Bell) have left the American colonies and returned to Scotland. They are faced with the choice of fighting for their loved ones or a new home due to the American Revolutionary War. In Season 7, Part 2, the Fraser family reunites with their old friends and family at Lallybroch in Scotland. However, their arrival is not entirely happy. The war takes them back to America, prompting Claire to seek help from Lord John Grey (David Berry).
Meanwhile, in the 20th century, Roger and Brianna embark on a time-travel adventure in search of Rob Cameron, who kidnapped their son, Jamie. The plot is inspired by Diana Gabaldon's seventh and eighth novels, An Echo in the Bone and Written in My Own Heart's Blood. One of these episodes is written by Diana Gabaldon herself, the first episode she has written since Season 5.
Release date and schedule
Season 7, Part 2 premieres with eight episodes on the Starz app and streaming platforms on November 22, 2024 at midnight ET. In linear broadcast, it will air on Starz the same day at 8:00 PM ET/PT. In the UK, the episodes will be available on Amazon Prime Video via MGM+ every Saturday starting November 23, 2024.
The weekly episode schedule is as follows (based on US Starz):
Episode 9: “Unfinished Business” – November 22, 2024
Episode 10: “Brotherly Love” – November 29, 2024
Episode 11: “A Hundredweight of Stones” – December 6, 2024
Episode 12: “Carnal Knowledge” – December 13, 2024
Episode 13: “Hello, Goodbye” – December 20, 2024
Episode 14: “Yee Dinna Get Used to It” – December 27, 2024
Episode 15: “Written in My Own Heart’s Blood” – January 3, 2025
Episode 16: “A “Hundred Thousand Angels” – January 17, 2025
There will be a one-week break on January 10, 2025, with the finale airing on January 17.
Cast and New Faces
Season 7, Part 2 will see the return of the main cast:
Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser)
Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser)
Sophie Skelton (Brianna Mackenzie)
Richard Rankin (Roger Mackenzie)
John Bell (Young Ian)
David Berry (Lord John Grey)
New additions include Charles Vanderwaart (William Ransom, Jamie’s secret son), Izzy Meikle-Small (Rachel Hunter), and Joey Phillips (Denzel Hunter). Not only that, but Kristin Atherton will replace Laura Donnelly as Jamie's sister Jenny Murray, as Donnelly is currently starring in the Broadway play The Hills of California.
Season 8 and the future
Starz has confirmed that Outlander will conclude with an eighth season, which wrapped filming in September 2024. It is expected to be released in late 2025 or early 2026. Not only that, but a prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, will also be coming soon, which will tell the story of Jamie's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen Mackenzie. The series will consist of 10 episodes, in which characters such as a young Rupert Mackenzie and a young Angus More will appear.
How to watch?
In the US, Season 7, Part 2 is available on the Starz app, Starz streaming platforms, or via add-on subscriptions like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. In the UK, it can be watched on Amazon Prime Video via MGM+, which costs £4.49 per month (in addition to an Amazon Prime subscription). In other countries, it may be available on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, so check your local provider.
Conclusion
The Outlander Season 7, Part 2 trailer offers fans an emotional and thrilling experience. Jamie and Claire's arrival in Scotland, Roger and Brianna's time-travel adventure, and the drama set against the backdrop of the American Revolution make this season unforgettable. These eight episodes, which begin on November 22, 2024, will once again showcase the love, loyalty, and sacrifices of the Fraser family. With the series set to conclude with Season 8, there’s no doubt that this penultimate season will be an emotional ride for fans. What do you think of this trailer? Share your speculations on X!