Fans of the Outlander universe were gearing up for the season one wrap-up of Blood of My Blood this week, only to find out it's been pushed back. The tenth episode, serving as the finale, won't drop on Starz until October 10, 2025. That's a full two weeks later than the expected October 3 slot, leaving viewers in a bit of a lurch after nine episodes of tangled family histories and highland drama.
This prequel series, spinning off from the long-running Outlander, dives deep into the backstories of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian and Ellen, alongside Claire Beauchamp's own lineage with Henry and Julia. Harriet Slater shines as a young Ellen, her fiery spirit echoing the original show's leads, while the dual timelines keep things intriguingly layered. But the delay? No official word from Starz or the producers, though whispers suggest production tweaks or just spacing out the release to build hype ahead of Outlander season eight in early 2026.
Indeed, the trailer for episode 10 has already stirred excitement, hinting at a surprise appearance by Claire Fraser herself—bridging the prequel to the mothership in ways that could reshape fan theories. Expect heartbreak, rebellion, and maybe a touch of that signature time-twist magic, as the Frasers face off in a tynchal hunt gone wrong at Braemar Castle. It's the kind of cliffhanger setup that Blood of My Blood has mastered, though some might argue the slower pace in recent outings tests patience.
However, with the series already greenlit for a second season, this hiccup feels more like a tease than a true setback. The episodes have clocked in weekly on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET so far, starting with a double premiere back in August, and the full ten-episode arc wraps up what was meant to be a tight exploration of love and legacy in 18th-century Scotland—and early 20th-century England.
Moreover, the delay underscores how these spin-offs are navigating the franchise's endgame, blending nostalgia with fresh intrigue. One can't help but wonder if this pause will heighten the payoff or just prolong the wait for answers that feel tantalizingly close.