The Decade's Best Fantasy Spin-Off Is Officially a Surprise HBO Max Sensation
A strong second season
Outlander: Blood of My Blood has spent almost 400 days in Starz’s top ten, according to the report. Its second season has continued the show’s run on streaming charts, including HBO Max in several territories.
The season has received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Collider critic Carly Lane praised the writing and performances, saying the season “does enough to carry Outlander’s legacy forward” by expanding its past.
Praise for the cast
The first season drew rave reviews for performances by Hermione Corfield as Julia, Jeremy Irvine as Henry and Harriet Slater as Ellen, among others. The report says the second season has lived up to expectations.
The series follows the earlier love story of Jamie, played by Sam Heughan, and Claire, played by Caitríona Balfe. Their story ended earlier this year, and the spin-off’s second season has offered fans another part of the Outlander world.
Episode six moves the story
The latest episode discussed is “Small Mercies,” the sixth of the season. It puts Ellen among unexpected company while Brian and Murtagh attempt a rescue and Colum waits for news of the war.
The installment’s events have added to the ongoing attention around the show as new episodes arrive. Its presence in the global HBO Max top ten marks a further sign of its reach beyond Starz in the United States.
Key points
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood is in the global HBO Max top ten in several territories.
- The series has spent almost 400 days in Starz’s top ten.
- Season 2 holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
- Episode six, “Small Mercies,” features Ellen, Brian, Murtagh and Colum.