It’s no surprise the hit Starz show Outlander is one of the most popular premium cable shows. The show is hard to pin down to a genre and will appeal to you whether you enjoy historical fiction, time-traveling science fiction, fantasy, or romance. Outlander is all the best parts of these genres in one show, and now is the time to dive in for season 6, premiering Sunday, March 6, at 9:00 p.m. ET. In case you’ve missed it, Outlander is based on the book series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. It stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, a nurse during World War II, who time travels to Scotland in 1743. There she meets Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan) and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rebellion against the crown. The two develop a love that literally transcends time, which brings them together and apart over the centuries and across continents. Now, entering season 6, the pair and their family are resettled in the colonies of North America in the time leading up to the revolution. Everything hangs in the balance, and loyalties will be tested. Read on for more on how to watch Outlander without cable.
- When Does Outlander Premiere: Outlander season 6 premieres on Sunday, March 6, at 9:00 p.m. ET.
- When Does Outlander Air: Outlander airs on Sundays at 9:00 p.m.
- Where to Watch: Outlander is available on Starz (Free Trial).
- Where to Watch Past Seasons: Outlander seasons 1 – 4 are available on Netflix, and all seasons are on Starz.
How to Watch Outlander When it Airs
Outlander is currently the biggest show on Starz. Many assume you can only watch Outlander if you have a cable TV subscription that includes Starz. However, that isn’t the case. Here are all the places you can watch Outlander without having cable TV.
When Outlander begins airing its new season on Starz on Sunday, March 6, it will be available to watch with a Starz subscription plan. Starz runs $8.99 a month, after a 7-day free trial, as well as several special offers like six months for only $20.
Watch on the Starz App
After your one-week free trial, Starz will only cost $8.99 per month, and you can cancel any time as there is no contract. The Starz App is supported on Roku, 4th Gen Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Android TV devices, and modern browsers. You can also use the Starz App on iOS and Android tablets and phones. Your iOS device is also a way to watch Starz on your old Apple TV via Airplay. This also works with an Android device and Google Chromecast. See our guide to watching Starz online for more details on the service.
Watch Starz on Other Streaming Services
It’s also easy to add the Starz channel to existing memberships with such services as Amazon Prime or Hulu for an additional $8.99 monthly after the same 7-day free trial period. You can also subscribe through Philo, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and fuboTV, or even the Roku Channel and Apple TV+.
If you were so inclined, you could purchase each season of Outlander from a service like Amazon, iTunes, are Google Play. However, it’s more affordable to pick up the free trial to Starz.
How to Watch Past Seasons of Outlander
While all of seasons 1 – 5 of the show are on Starz, if you’re a non-subscriber who wants to start at the beginning, you can also watch seasons 1 -4 of the hit series on Netflix. Netflix offers the following plan options.
- Premium – $19.99 per month – 4K HDR – allows four simultaneous viewings
- Standard – $15.49 per month – HD – allows two simultaneous viewings
- Premium – $9.99 – SD – allows one stream at a time
Netflix supports most streaming devices. Check their support page for more information. Also, check out our review of Netflix for more information on the service.
Outlander Season 6 Trailer
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