Outlander Season 8 premiered to a four-year high in ratings.
The episode drew record-breaking viewership numbers.
The show has seen a significant surge in popularity.
Fans have responded enthusiastically to the new season.
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The Season 8 premiere of “Outlander” drove nearly 3 million multiplatform viewers to the series, marking a four-year ratings high for Starz’s time-traveling drama. The episode, titled “Soul of a Rebel,” scored the top spot for the week among scripted cable programs. The eighth and final season of the historical fantasy show airs its third […]
Starz (stylized in all caps as STARZ; pronounced "stars") is an American pay-TV network owned by Starz Entertainment, and is the flagship property of Starz Inc. Launched on February 1, 1994 as a multiplex service of what is now Starz Encore, its programming consists of theatrically released motion p...
Caitríona Mary Balfe (; born 4 October 1979) is an Irish actress, former model, executive producer and director. She began her career as a fashion model in Paris at age 18, working with fashion houses such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton, before transitioning to acting a decade later. Balfe gained early...
Mar 19, 2026 1:00pm PT ‘Outlander’ Scores Four-Year Ratings High With Season 8 Premiere By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest Stavros Halkias Joins Glen Powell’s Country Music Comedy From Judd Apatow 1 hour ago ‘SNL’ Launches Short-Form Series ‘The Rundown’; Colin Jost Picks a Favorite Cold Open in First Episode 1 day ago Martin Scorsese to Host Special Easter Episode of ‘The Saints’ on the Virgin Mary 1 day ago See All The Season 8 premiere of “ Outlander ” drove nearly 3 million multiplatform viewers to the series, marking a four-year ratings high for Starz’s time-traveling drama. The episode, titled “Soul of a Rebel,” scored the top spot for the week among scripted cable programs. The eighth and final season of the historical fantasy show airs its third episode on Friday, March 20, with new episodes streaming weekly on Starz. Related Stories Variety and Gold House to Spotlight Asian Pacific Creatives in Entertainment With Third Annual 8 Up Next List
