10 Shows to Watch Now That ‘Outlander’s Over
Outlander may be over, but that doesn’t mean the good TV binges are. While you may be eager to start from the beginning again and again, reliving your favorite chapters of Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser’s (Sam Heughan) epic love story, here are plenty of other great shows to watch as well.
If you’re missing Outlander, fret not, because we’re rounding up some of the titles you’ll have to check out if you’re a fan of the flagship favorite. Whether it’s the prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a romance like Poldark, or a historical drama such as House of Guinness, there are endless options for viewers to visit.
Scroll down to see our recommendations, both old and new, and let us know which shows you’re planning to check out in the comments section below.
Outlander, Streaming Now, Starz (Seasons 1-7 on Netflix)
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
The most obvious and top choice for Outlander fans to watch is Starz’s prequel hit, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, which chronicles the parallel love stories of Claire’s parents, Henry (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia (Hermione Corfield), and Jamie’s parents, Brian (Jamie Roy) and Ellen (Harriet Slater). While Henry and Julia’s romance begins in World War I England, they eventually find themselves thrust through time and space, like their daughter Claire experiences, having them cross paths with Brian and Ellen along the way. Along with uncovering additional lore about the MacKenzies and Frasers, there’s plenty for fans to dig their teeth into.
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon and Outlander‘s first three seasons both deal with trying to prevent devastating wars that become unavoidable. After two seasons of buildup and some occasional battles, the Game of Thrones spinoff plummets into the depths of war in the Season 3 premiere on June 21. If you loved the political intrigue of Jamie and Claire trying to prevent the Battle of Culloden from happening to save Scottish Highland culture, this HBO drama has its own version of that, except they’re trying to save a royal dynasty and its dragons from extinction. The key difference is this is a familial civil war, not a rebellion against a colonizing force. — Kelli Boyle
Bridgerton
Yes, Bridgerton is rather fluffy by comparison to the grittier Outlander, but if you’re tuning in for the romance of it all, then it’s the perfect next binge. The Shondaland hit streaming on Netflix delivers a different romantic trope for its leading couple every season and most recently explored class differences through the lens of a Cinderella-esque meet-cute at a masquerade, with Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha). If you were a fan of Outlander Season 2’s France fashions, you’ll likely enjoy the mesmerizing ensembles worn by the cast in this irresistible series based on Julia Quinn’s novels.
Sanditon
Inspired by Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel, Sanditon, this PBS series follows Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) as she steps outside the bounds of her family farm to accompany friends in the countryside. As Charlotte’s coming-of-age story unravels, she is witness to great change in the titular seaside town as it transforms amid the Industrial Revolution. Steamy romances, forbidden love, and heartbreak abound; add in the presence of shady redcoats, and you have a period drama any Outlander fan would want to check out.
Poldark
Aidan Turner stars as Captain Ross Vennor Poldark in this drama based on the books by Winston Graham. A British veteran of the American Revolutionary War, the series tracks his return home as he picks up the pieces in the wake of his father’s death. The series explores the drama within his family as well as the budding romance between Ross and his maid, Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson), taking viewers along for their epic journey across five seasons. The 18th-century setting will also be familiar to Outlander fans, making Poldark a must-watch series.
A Discovery of Witches
A Discovery of Witches is a supernatural drama series based on the Deborah Harkness All Souls Trilogy of books. Starting in modern-day England, the story tracks Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer) and Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode). She’s a witch, and he’s a vampire, making their romance rather forbidden in their world, where mistrust between witches and vampires has long been held. Forming an alliance, Diana and Matthew must set out to protect a bewitched manuscript, seeking answers and even time-traveling. Needless to say, it has many of the ingredients fans of Outlander love.
The Crown
While the centerpiece of Peter Morgan‘s historical drama may be the British Monarchy, we can’t help but highlight The Crown purely for its familial drama and epic nature. While the later seasons aren’t necessarily as impactful as the first few, we can’t help but feel like Outlander viewers would enjoy Elizabeth’s (Claire Foy) journey as she ascends the throne to become the Queen people came to know. Some elements exploring her contributions to World War II will also resonate for those who enjoyed Claire’s role in combat.
House of Guinness
There are no magical or supernatural elements in House of Guinness, but the Netflix family saga and Outlander both depict the impact of British colonialism on Irish and Scottish history, albeit in different centuries and within different contexts. The Guinness family was against Irish independence, which made them very unpopular, but their brewery dynasty made them powerful figures in Irish and British politics. It comes from the creator of Peaky Blinders, which is also worth your time. — Kelli Boyle
Say Nothing
Say Nothing explores the tumultuous era of Northern Ireland history known as The Troubles. Set in the 1970s and beyond, the limited series is a dramatization of real-life events based on the non-fiction book of the same name. It’s a harrowing but nuanced story of rebellion against British rule. — Kelli Boyle
Spartacus: House of Ashur
The Spartacus spinoff has Graham McTavish, so that’s an instant appeal for Outlander fans. It dabbles in the afterlife as well, similar to Outlander‘s final season. Set in an alternate universe in Ancient Roman times, the treacherous Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) gets the chance to come back to life and live in a world where he was rewarded for killing Spartacus with his own house of gladiators to train. McTavish is the gladiator trainer, Korris, and he has action scenes galore. The Starz drama is also chock-full of romance and sex, including a powerful queer romance for McTavish’s character, and it has women gladiators. — Kelli Boyle
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services