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Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix finally adds 'Outlander' season 7 — but there's one huge catch
If you're a huge 'Outlander' fan and have been waiting for another season to hit Netflix, then you're in luck. One of the best streaming services has finally added season 7 of the fan-favorite historical romance time-travel series to its platform. The catch? You can only watch the first eight episodes on Netflix, and it'll be a while before the second half arrives. 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. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 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. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ashtabula Main Avenue improvement project moving forward
Feb. 5—ASHTABULA — The city's Main Avenue streetscaping project took a step forward Monday night, with city council approving an ordinance for design engineering services from GPD Group for the project. City Manager Jim Timonere said at a pre-council work session the project involves sidewalk repair, some curb work, and possibly planters and trees. "We're finally starting to get ready to roll on the Main Avenue project, and putting the final details together on the facade program," he said. The city received $1.6 million in funds from the Appalachian Community Grant Program for the project. About $900,000 of the grant funds will go into sidewalks and streetscape, $500,000 will be allocated to facade improvements on the street, and the remaining money will go to a pocket park project on Main Avenue, Timonere said. Timonere said the first priority will be making sure the sidewalks are repaired and replaced, and the second-highest priority will be installing conduit under the sidewalk to bury cables and power lines. Streetscaping and lighting are the third and fourth priorities, he said. The streetscape project will run from West 44th Street to the railroad tracks. Ward 2 council person Terence Guerriero asked how often the city bids out its engineering services. Timonere said the city puts out a request for proposals every two years. Ward 3 council person RoLesia Holman asked if the city gets any consideration from the group because the volume of work the city does with them. Timonere said he believes the city gets good rates from them, and an engineer recommended for the project submitted a bid higher than the one from GPD Group. Council President John Roskovics asked if there would be challenges from repairing to the sidewalks and demolishing the old Ashtabula Municipal Building at the intersection of Main Avenue and West 44th Street at the same time. Timonere said the building will not be torn down this year. Roskovics asked if moving the sign from the old municipal building to the new municipal building, and Timonere said he hopes to do so, but it will not be done with funds from the Appalachian Community Grant Program. He said no matter what happens to the old municipal building, the sign will be preserved. Timonere wants to have sidewalk improvements done by the end of the summer. "What I want to do is get us out of the way, so that, if there are other facade programs that take a little bit more to do and are a little bit more expensive, we're out of the way with the sidewalks, and the sidewalks are done, so that people can work on their storefronts," he said. Timonere said he would like to see it bid and ready to go by June or July, but it would require coordination with business owners on Main Avenue. Ward 1 council person Kym Foglio asked if there is a chance the grant funds could be withdrawn because of President Donald Trump's new administration. Timonere said that has been the concern, and the funds for the grant are from the American Rescue Plan Act money. "When you saw the pause happen on all federal spending, this was part of it, so we were all kind of like, 'What's going to happen here?'" he said. Planning costs for the project are included in the grant. Roskovics said he contacted Congressman David Joyce's office, expressing concern about Trump's freeze on federal funding. Holman asked if there is anything council could do collectively to express their concern. City Solicitor Cecilia Cooper said council could pass a resolution to that effect. The Council honored Brenda Sanders following her retirement as executive assistant to the city manager. Timonere said Sanders means a lot to everyone in the city. Sanders was presented a resolution from city council. Timonere said Sanders did her job with dignity and grace. "I would not be where I am today without her guidance, so I very much appreciate it," Timonere said.
