Netflix finally adds 'Outlander' season 7 — but there's one huge catch
That's right, Netflix's annoying habit of releasing shows in batches continues, though this time the decision is really out of the streamer's hands. You see, "Outlander" is a Starz exclusive, so Netflix subscribers have always had to endure lengthy waits for the latest episodes to make their way over.
As of this week (August 11), Netflix subscribers can watch the first eight episodes of "Outlander" season 7, the show's second-to-last season. We hope you like cliffhangers, though, because part two (episodes 9 through 16) won't arrive on Netflix until next year: January 17, 2027.
If five months is too long to wait for part 2, you'll have to shell out for a Starz subscription to catch the rest of "Outlander" season 7 in the meantime. Starz usually costs $10.99/month, but right now you can get your first three months for just $4.99 a month. Prime Video also offers a Max and Starz streaming bundle in the U.S. that's 25% less than subscribing to each service individually, saving you around $6.99 each month.
Since Netflix is the more popular streaming service of the two, season 7's arrival is the perfect opportunity to dive into this much-lauded saga before it wraps up with season 8 next year. As with past seasons, season 8 will premiere on Starz, and it's set to arrive in early 2025 with no official release date announced yet.
Starz: was $10.99/month now $4.99 for the first three monthsStarz is one of the more underrated streaming services out there, offering access to some great thriller shows like "Sweetpea" and the hit drama "Outlander" season 7 part 2. With its rich library of original content, movies and shows, it's perfect for anyone seeking more premium entertainment.
For those unfamiliar, "Outlander" is based on the novels of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. The series stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall, a former World War II military nurse whose honeymoon takes an unlikely turn when she's mysteriously transported back to the year 1743.
As she navigates life in a bygone century, she falls in love with another man named Jamie (Sam Heughan), a Highland warrior allied with Clan Fraser of Lovat. Claire adapts to having two completely different relationships, which naturally come with unforeseen consequences.
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In season 6, the couple navigated the trials and tribulations of life in colonial America, including building a home together and fighting a wrongful conviction that threatens to uproot everything they've worked for. Season 7 sees them facing the brutal birth of a new nation as the American Revolution breaks out.
"Outlander" has remained consistently impressive throughout its run in terms of its narrative, character development, and world-building. The series has an overall critics' score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, with season 7 being heralded as a particular high mark, earning a 95% score.
Netflix has been killing the game so far this year with new content on its streaming platform. There are many more movies and shows to watch on Netflix in August, including the highly anticipated season 2 of "Wednesday" and a charming new mystery, "The Thursday Murder Club," starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley.
Now is your chance to stream every season of 'Outlander' again (or check it out for the first time) before the eighth season comes out next year. Watch "Outlander" season 7 on Netflix or find more of the best Netflix shows to tide you over in the meantime.
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