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7 hours ago
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Outlander Raises Frustrating New Questions About Jamie's Fate In New Season 8 Footage, But I'm Just Hyped By Starz's Surprise Treat For Fans
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The long wait for Outlander's eighth and final season will officially extend beyond the end of the 2025 TV schedule, but that doesn't mean Starz will leave fans of the original series hanging for the rest of the year while Blood of My Blood delves into the lead duo's parents. San Diego Comic-Con's 2025 panel not only dropped the first footage for the last season (complete with nostalgic nods to the past), but also ended on a major surprise treat for fans that guaranteed that I'm not going to be too troubled by the questions about Jamie's fate just yet. That is, a major treat if you're as much of a fan of the show's opening theme as I am! But let's start with the first glimpses of Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in their last season as Claire and Jamie Fraser. After all, 'frustrating' isn't a bad thing when it comes to teaser trailers – we're never going to get all the answers ahead of time, and half the fun of speculating and the frustrating lack of answers! Outlander Revisits The Past In The First Look At Season 8 The teaser (seen above) admittedly features more footage of the first seven seasons than glimpses of the eighth, but I actually loved the nostalgia. Not only was it a blast to the past that hooked me into the saga of Claire and Jamie, but it really reminded me of how well the show's makeup team managed ageing up Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan. Sure, the actors wouldn't look as young as they did when they filmed the 2014 pilot by Season 8 anyway, but Sam Heughan during the SDCC panel clearly wasn't as old as his fictional counterpart by Season 8's point in the timeline. (Caitriona Balfe was unable to attend.) And Season 8's point in the timeline might not be great for Jamie. While the cliffhanger of Faith's possible survival and time travel status isn't addressed in the trailer, it does suggest that perhaps Outlander will address its longest-standing mystery before the final credits roll: the spectral image of Jamie that Claire saw before she traveled back to the 18th century for the first time. The mention of Frank's book combined with those flashes to the earliest days of the show (including Tobias Menzies as both Frank Randall and Black Jack Randall) already had me thinking back to when he was Claire's beloved 20th century husband, as he was when Ghost Jamie first appeared. Throw in the question of whether this truly will be the season when James Fraser meets his doom, and there's a lot to ponder ahead of the 2026 return. The stakes are sky-high in a final season when a show doesn't actually have to prevent its main characters from being killed off for good, and Outlander foreshadowed Jamie's ghost (sort of) way back in the beginning. Alas, we just have more questions than answers at this point, and I'm left frustrated that the Season 1 scene of Claire spotting Jamie in the 1940s wasn't one of the nostalgic flashes. But my frustration and need for more answers didn't last as I sat in San Diego Comic-Con's Outlander panel. Raya Yarbrough's Surprise Performance If the name 'Raya Yarborough' doesn't ring a bell for you, you must not have spent as much time as I have listening to the Outlander soundtracks. Yarborough performed the iconic 'Skye Boat Song' that has been featured in every Outlander episode to date, with different variations for the first six seasons before Sinéad O'Connor's version was used for Season 7. There were variations to the tune throughout the seasons with different arrangements, and one of my favorites was the Jacobite version from Season 2, which includes the drums of war and tied perfectly to the Battle of Culloden. The duet version with Griogair kept the lyrics but changed the tone by adding a male voice to go along with Yarborough's, and was a fun surprise back in 2018. But the fun surprise from SDCC this year? Raya Yarborough herself took the stage to perform 'The Skye Boat Song' on the Hall H stage between the end of the Outlander panel and beginning of the Outlander: Blood of My Blood panel. As if that wasn't enough of a treat for fans like me who would never dream of skipping ahead through the opening credits of an Outlander episode and missing the credits, a four-man concert of bagpipers turned up to play 'Scotland the Brave.' And if you've never heard a bagpipe played in person before… well, it's loud, thrilling, and a pretty great way to hype the end of one show and start of another! While the wait is still on for Outlander to get a more specific release date than the news that Season 8 will arrive in 2026, the wait for Blood of My Blood won't last too much longer. The spinoff premieres on Friday, August 8th at 8 p.m. ET on Starz, with the fun coincidence that the date is almost exactly eleven years to the date from Outlander's series premiere. The series has also already been renewed for Season 2, so there's no need to worry if the stories of Claire's parents and Jamie's parents will be cut short.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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‘The Rookie' Star Nathan Fillion Teases the Season 8 Premiere: ‘We Go to Prague and John Becomes James Bond'
During 'The Rookie' panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, actor Nathan Fillion was serenaded by Zander Hawley on stage in front of the Ballroom 20 audience. As the series is set to begin Season 8, Fillion and showrunner Alexi Hawley talked about the success of the show and how the procedural drama has found an audience with multiple generations, including families and young teenagers. More from Variety 'Interview With the Vampire' Unveils Season 3 Behind-the-Scenes Teaser and 5 New Cast Members 'Peacemaker' Season 2: John Cena Fights Alternate Version of Himself in Trailer, New Opening Credits Have 'Dirty Dancing' Lift Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman Preview 'Paradise' Season 2 With Shailene Woodley as a Tour Guide at Elvis Presley's Graceland 'I have friends who are good actors in their own right. They're calling me saying, 'Hey, man, my daughter just turned 11, and she and her friends are all crazy about 'The Rookie.' Can I please have a birthday with you?' I love that,' revealed Fillion. 'I think that ultimately television, specifically television with lots of episodes with characters that you can really invest in, has become comfort food for people,' says Hawley. 'There's 1,000 shows on the air but it does feel like people sort of grab lots of shows that they look forward to watching. They're an escape. I take that very seriously. It doesn't mean that bad things don't happen on our show, that there aren't stakes, that we don't go dark sometimes. People really look to us as an important storm.' Fillion and Hawley spoke about the upcoming season, which is set to release in 2026. During the panel, a sizzle reel revealed that the LAPD will be making a trip to Prague in the Season 8 premiere. The footage shows the new and returning cast members, as well as teases what's next for John Nolan. 'In the first episode, we go to Prague and [John] becomes James Bond in the episode. We have a lot of exciting stories for [the cast] this season.' Google TV is the presenting sponsor of the Comic-Con Variety Studio. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Outlander' Season 8 to release in early 2026 – All you need to know about the final chapter
As the eighth and final season of 'Outlander' gears up for its early 2026 release, fans are preparing for an emotional goodbye. Starz has now confirmed that Season 8 of 'Outlander' will premiere in early 2026 after the release of the prequel series 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The exciting update comes amidst growing buzz around the show's much-awaited finale. Cast and crew tease emotional surprises As per Deadline, the announcement was made during a packed panel at San Diego Comic-Con, attended by thousands of fans, producers and celebrities. The Comic-Con panel featured appearances from , Sophie Skelton, and the show's executive producers, who shared behind-the-scenes stories and teased major surprises. Caitriona Balfe, who couldn't be there in person as she is busy filming another project, sent a touching video message to fans, saying, 'We are not done yet.' Live performances and dramatic hints The 'Blood of My Blood' panel had a grand start with bagpipers, and the event ended on a high note as Raya Yarbrough performed the show's iconic theme song live. Storyline will draw from final books As reported by TV Insider, the final season will take inspiration from Diana Gabaldon's novels 'Written in My Own Heart's Blood', 'Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone' and the upcoming tenth book. The story promises powerful twists and turns. A major reveal at the end of 'Outlander' Season 7 hinted that Jamie and Claire's stillborn daughter, Faith, might actually be alive. Season 8 will be shorter but powerful Although Season 8 will be shorter than Season 7, with just 10 hour-long episodes, it is expected to deliver a strong emotional punch. Teaser shown but trailer still awaited A teaser for Season 8 was shown during the Comic-Con panel, though the full trailer hasn't been released yet. Staying true to the show's time-travel theme, a Season 8 poster was also revealed, showing Claire and Jamie standing inside a stone circle shaped like the number eight. Fan favourites return for final episodes The final season's cast will see the return of Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan as Claire and Jamie Fraser. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also returning are Sophie Skelton (Brianna), Richard Rankin (Roger), Lauren Lyle and Cesar Domboy (Marsali and Fergus), John Bell (Ian Murray), Charles Vandervaart, David Berry and Izzy Meikle-Small. New characters to join the cast There will also be some new faces: Kieran Bew as Captain Charles Cunningham, Frances Tomelty as Elspeth Cunningham, and Carla Woodcock as Amaranthus Grey. No date confirmed yet for Season 8 Season 8 will premiere in early 2026, although an exact date is yet to be announced. It will follow the release of 'Blood of My Blood', the eagerly awaited spinoff that dives into the story of Jamie Fraser's parents.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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'Rick and Morty' Season 8 streaming: How to watch the season finale, schedule and more
The Emmy-winning animated series Rick and Morty, about a mad scientist and his grandson's adventures across the universe, returned for Season 8 on May 25 on Adult Swim. This season consists of 10 all-new episodes that have been dropping weekly on Sundays; the season finale will air this Sunday, July 27. The series, which stars Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell and Spencer Grammer, will also be airing in over 170 countries, so whether you're in the U.S. or abroad, here's everything you need to know about how to watch Rick and Morty Season 8, including where to stream it and how to watch it with the help of a VPN if you don't have cable. When does Season 8 premiere? Season 8 of Rick and Morty premiered on Sunday, May 25. The series won't land on streaming in the U.S. until after the entire season wraps up — so if you're used to watching Rick and Morty on HBO Max, heads up that you'll have to wait until Sept. 1 to catch Season 8. What channel is Season 8 on? Rick and Morty airs on Adult Swim. After the entire season has finished airing, it will eventually stream on HBO Max. It is, however, already available to stream on HBO Max in Australia... How to watch Season 8without cable: There are several ways you can watch Rick and Morty without cable. Adult Swim is available on several platforms, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Warner Bros. Discovery has also confirmed that episodes will be available to stream in the U.S. on HBO Max, but not until Sept. 1. Season 8trailer: Where to watch past episodes of Rick and Morty: While the new season of Rick and Morty won't be immediately available on HBO Max (you'll have to wait until it arrives on Sept. 1), you can catch the past seven seasons on demand on the platform now. How to stream Rick and Morty with a VPN: If you don't have cable but still want to stream Season 8 of Rick and Morty as new episodes are released, all it takes is a VPN. By using a VPN, you can access new episodes of Rick and Morty when they air in other countries and stream them on demand after they premiere. Just note that the premiere dates may vary. For example, it's scheduled to debut June 1 in the U.K. on Channel 4's My4, and May 26 on the Australian version of HBO Max (though you'll still need your U.S. subscription to watch it). Just set your VPN location to the U.K. or Australia, respectively. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you're looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to overseas broadcasts, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user. More ways to watch Rick and Morty:
Business Upturn
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The Chi Season 8: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
If you've been riding with The Chi this long, you already know—it's not just a show, it's a whole vibe. After everything that went down in Season 7, from major power plays to emotional goodbyes, fans are buzzing about what's coming next. And yes, Season 8 is officially happening. When is The Chi Season 8 dropping? As of July 2025, Showtime and Paramount+ have confirmed Season 8 is a go, thanks to the crazy success of Season 7's premiere (over two million views—that's wild). There's no release date just yet, but if we go by the usual schedule, there's a good chance we'll see it sometime around May to July 2026. The Chi usually takes about a year to go from filming to premiere. Since Season 7 wrapped filming in October 2024 and aired in May 2025, we can probably expect a similar timeline. And don't be surprised if they split the season again—one half mid-year, the other later in 2026. Of course, that all depends on behind-the-scenes stuff, so keep an eye out for updates. Who's coming back in The Chi Season 8? They haven't dropped an official cast list yet, but let's be real—most of the main crew from Season 7 will likely be back. You've got Jacob Latimore as Emmett still figuring out how to be a good man and dad, Yolonda Ross as Jada holding it down with that quiet strength, and Lynn Whitfield absolutely owning the screen as Alicia, who had a major revenge arc last season. Then there's fan-favorites like Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.), Jake (Michael V. Epps), Kiesha (Birgundi Baker), and Victor aka Trig (Luke James), all with stories that definitely aren't done yet. Season 7 also introduced new faces like Rotimi as Charles, who had ties to the church. We might see him again, depending on where they take that storyline. As for guest stars like Phylicia Rashad, Kyla Pratt, or Karrueche Tran—they could pop back in, but that's still up in the air. And yeah, some characters like Douda and Zay were killed off, so unless there's a twist (and with this show, you never know), they're probably out. But Reg showing up again after being presumed dead? Anything's possible. What could The Chi Season 8 be about? Season 7 really leaned into power, revenge, and what it means to take control of your life. Alicia stepped into a major role after Rob's murder, and things got intense with rivalries and shifting alliances. Season 8 will probably pick right up from there. There's a lot still hanging in the air—like Emmett and Kiesha's next chapter, especially with a baby on the way. Will they make it work? Can Emmett actually stay grounded this time? Victor's double life is another one to watch. He's trying to be a voice for the community while also walking a darker path at night. That inner conflict is bound to blow up sooner or later. And now that Douda's gone, there's a big power vacuum. Will Nuck try to run things? Or will someone new show up and shake everything up? Oh, and Reg is back. That opens up a whole can of worms with Jake and Victor, especially if they're not all on the same page. At the heart of it all, The Chi has always been about more than just drama—it's about family, survival, loyalty, and love. Lena Waithe and her team know how to dig deep and keep it real, so you can expect Season 8 to hit just as hard as the ones before it. Maybe even harder. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
