Outlander (2014): Season 2

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Starz | Season Premiere Date: April 9, 2016

Summary: In France, Claire and Jamie Fraser set out to change history by stopping the Jacobite rebellion to save the Highlanders.

Creator: Ronald D. Moore

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. Dragonfly in Amber
Air Date: July 9, 2016
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S2:E12. The Hail Mary
Air Date: June 25, 2016
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S2:E11. Vengeance Is Mine
Air Date: June 18, 2016

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Marah Eakin

Apr 4, 2016

It’s not just well-written and lovely to look at. It’s downright immersive. ... Outlander feels important--even moreso in its second season. Read full review

Mark Dawidziak

Apr 4, 2016

The marvelously textured performances and addictive narrative remain the most compelling reasons to watch Outlander. Read full review

Emily Nussbaum

Apr 4, 2016

It’s a smart wartime drama that’s gripping precisely because it takes sex so seriously, treating it as life’s deepest joy and its most terrifying risk, as dramatic as any act of violence. Read full review

Kimberly Roots

Apr 6, 2016

Clad in the silks and satins of 1700s France, Outlander‘s Jamie and Claire Fraser clean up nicely. What a relief, then, that the Starz series does, too, delivering a second season that explores their complicated relationship amid a historical plot with a looming, deadly deadline. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Apr 11, 2016

Outlander’s appeal remains focused on the interplay between Claire and Jamie, a union of two very different people joined in mutual attraction, lust, and a meeting of the minds. No matter what country they’re in, they’re the duo that’s the twosome with the mostest. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Apr 8, 2016

here are odd time jumps and plot movements here and there that really prove how much that voiceover narration from Claire is really needed. Not all of these are good things. ... They are not deal-breakers, exactly, but it will be interesting to see if season two can match (or exceed) the lofty achievements of season one. Perhaps the important thing to know is, despite these shifts, Outlander remains as sweeping and addictive as ever, which goes a long way. Read full review

Jeff Jensen

Apr 6, 2016

Interesting? Yes. But fitfully involving. The intrigues are small, slow-moving, and fuzzy. Read full review

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maridanilidou

Apr 9, 2016

Amazing in every sense of the word. I loved season 1 but season 2 is a fast improvement in every way. The acting is amazing, the costumes, story. One of the best shows on TV.

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arviman

Jun 24, 2016

This is a very addicting show. I love the plotline, the acting, the costumes and ambiance. Season 1 was probably a bit faster paced in the beginning compared to S2, the parts in France involve little more drama than action, but the plot-lines are interesting and the characters along withThis is a very addicting show. I love the plotline, the acting, the costumes and ambiance. Season 1 was probably a bit faster paced in the beginning compared to S2, the parts in France involve little more drama than action, but the plot-lines are interesting and the characters along with their intrigue pull you in. The chemistry between Claire and Jamie doesn't get old and even a guy like me who likes blood and gore more than lovey-dovey scenes was very entertained. This isn't a show for the squeamish, with incredibly close up shots of medical procedures and violence. Then again, you're grown-ups, not wee bairns are you?… Expand

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investit

Jul 27, 2016

Well written with superb actors that were made for these roles.
Chemistry between the actors is palpable.
The show is graphic, strong, intense.....
This show deserves TEN's all around

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kimberly68

Apr 9, 2016

A beautiful love story that keeps you on the edge of your seat . There is magic and drama and plenty of action . So happy the second season is finally out . This is one show you won't want to miss

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

Titivilus

Apr 9, 2016

Once you accept the premise, the series looks to me quite good. I do not know much about Scotland in the XVIII century, but enough as to think the history, clothing, and general ambience may be OK. And the tale is great and the acting quite good. I like this series very much.

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SabbathMaiden

Jul 8, 2018

Amazing acting from the two leads. Their chemistry and romance is the best ever seen on TV in my opinion. The season finale broke me.

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shag00

Jul 18, 2016

I loved season 1 and really anticipated season 2 however, I have to say I'm quite disappointed. Season 2 is memorable mainly for Claire's **** moments, a never ending string of tears, irrational outbursts and odd behaviour from a WW2 battle hardened veteran in the run up to the war scenes.I loved season 1 and really anticipated season 2 however, I have to say I'm quite disappointed. Season 2 is memorable mainly for Claire's **** moments, a never ending string of tears, irrational outbursts and odd behaviour from a WW2 battle hardened veteran in the run up to the war scenes. It's very soap operaish and quite a turn off. The screen time all this crap takes really inhibits growth of the story.

The birth/dead baby scenes are a case in point, woefully done. First off, why is there so much blood? I've only been present at 4 births and I have never seen a doctor, or anyone else, covered in blood up to their elbows. There was no que that the birth was problematic but she appears to have had the baby and then fallen into some sort of coma and awakens into another hysterical scene. We are talking about a nurse who has served in WW2, the death of the baby, though lamentable, is something that trained nurses of the period would not be unfamiliar with.

Far to much melodramatic BS to make this the story it should be, it was hard to sit through many of the episodes.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

76

Series Overview
Season 5

73
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: February 16, 2020
Season 4

71
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: November 4, 2018
Season 3

87
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 10, 2017
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 9, 2016
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  S2:E13. Dragonfly in Amber
  Air Date: July 9, 2016
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  S2:E12. The Hail Mary
  Air Date: June 25, 2016
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  S2:E11. Vengeance Is Mine
  Air Date: June 18, 2016
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  S2:E10. Prestonpans
  Air Date: June 11, 2016
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  S2:E9. Je Suis Prest
  Air Date: June 4, 2016
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  S2:E8. The Fox's Lair
  Air Date: May 28, 2016
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  S2:E7. Faith
  Air Date: May 21, 2016
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  S2:E6. Best Laid Schemes...
  Air Date: May 14, 2016
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  S2:E5. Untimely Resurrection
  Air Date: May 7, 2016
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  S2:E4. La Dame Blanche
  Air Date: April 30, 2016
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  S2:E3. Useful Occupations and Deceptions
  Air Date: April 23, 2016
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  S2:E2. Not in Scotland Anymore
  Air Date: April 16, 2016
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  S2:E1. Through a Glass, Darkly
  Air Date: April 9, 2016
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 9, 2014