The Scottish period drama has broken a four-year ratings record after pulling in nearly 3 million viewers for its eighth and final season.
An ‘outstanding’ period drama has shattered a four-year ratings record following its return for the eighth and final season.
The Scottish TV series, which is essential viewing for enthusiasts of romance and fantasy, attracted nearly 3 million viewers for its season 8 premiere.
This represents a four-year ratings peak for the Starz drama, which commenced releasing new episodes weekly from March 6.
The programme boasts a 91% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and first broadcast all the way back in 2014, cultivating a fiercely devoted fan base over the past decade. The time-travelling historical drama set in the 18th-century Scottish Highlands.
Outlander chronicles the epic love story of Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), reports the Express.
The Rotten Tomatoes description for season 1 states: “After serving as a British Army nurse in World War II, Claire Randall is enjoying a second honeymoon in Scotland with husband Frank, an MI6 officer looking forward to a new career as an Oxford historian.
“Suddenly, Claire is transported to 1743 and into a mysterious world where her freedom and life are threatened. To survive, she marries Jamie Fraser, a strapping Scots warrior with a complicated past and a disarming sense of humor.
“A passionate relationship ensues, and Claire is caught between two vastly different men in two inharmonious lives. Outlander is adapted from the best-selling books by Diana Gabaldon.”
Both fans and critics have lauded the programme throughout the years, with Time Magazine branding it “two period dramas contained in one thrilling show” and The Daily Telegraph characterising it as “an epic, gruesome fantasy series told from a female perspective”.
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Meanwhile one enthusiast commented: “A sweeping Odyssey. Every performance in the show is so authentic to the intent of Gabaldon’s source material. Translates one of the greatest love stories I know in a beautiful, heart breakingly devastating way.”
A second remarked: “Instantly captivated and obsessed. The acting between the main characters really makes the show beautiful. Wish I could watch it again for the first time and I’m surprised it’s not more popular.”
One viewer noted: “One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Definitely a favorite. The first three seasons are the best,” whilst another concurred: “Outstanding show and have watched it so many times!”
Another expressed: “This is the best show I have ever watched. There are just no words for its beauty, romance, depth, sense of adventure and other worldly feel. The acting by Claire and Jamie was truly spectacular and inspires me to live a fuller life.”
One further viewer stated: “The best season of television I have ever seen. Drama, history, sex, warriors, humor. What more could you want? Perfectly cast and astounding acting.”
Outlander season 8 broadcasts on Starz in the USA on Fridays and on MGM+ via Prime Video in the UK on Saturdays.
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