Fans don't have long to wait for Outlander season 6; here's everything we know about the Starz show, including story details and returning cast. Outlander season 5 ends with Jamie (Sam Heughan), Claire (Caitríona Balfe), and their whole clan currently at peace in Fraser's Ridge, but with what's coming in season 6, this tranquility won't last for long.

Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon's popular novel series of the same name, and it largely stays faithful to the source material. The Starz historical romance show has a huge following; however, thanks to the global pandemic, fans have been waiting a long time for Outlander season 6.

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Outlander season 5 follows Claire, Jamie, and their extended family living in the United States just before the Revolutionary War. With their growing clan accompanying them — including daughter Brianna (Sophie Skelton) and her new family with Roger Wakefield (Richard Rankin) — Jamie and Claire are fighting harder than ever for a future together. Here's what to expect from Outlander season 6.

Outlander Season 6 Release Date & Future

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The release date for Outlander season 6 is March 6, 2022, and the show will air exclusively on Starz platforms. As with previous seasons, new episodes will air weekly on Sundays. Unfortunately, Outlander season 6 is only 8 episodes, making it shorter than previous installments; however, the Outlander season 6 premiere will offer a treat for fans, with the episode running to a full 90 minutes in length. Not only that, but the future looks bright for the series: Starz renewed Outlander for season 7 well ahead of the season 6 premiere back in March 2021. Season 7 will be extended with additional episodes to make up for how short Outlander season 6 is.

Outlander Season 6 Trailer And Story Details

Each Outlander season is based on a book, with season 5 mining narrative inspiration from The Fiery Cross alongside some story elements from the sixth book, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, which will be the main source for the upcoming season. There were some deviations in the plot for season 5, which will likely impact the events of season 6.  Furthermore, Outlander changes little from history, so the time frame provides some clues for what might happen as the timeline approaches the American Revolution. A trailer for Outlander season 6 released in October suggests that the American Revolutionary War will provide the setting and likely much of the tension throughout the next season.

In Outlander season 6, a new family named the Christies are headed to the Fraser's Ridge community where Claire and Jamie live and their introduction into the couple's lives could cause problems. Furthermore, actor Sam Heughan teased in an interview with Good Morning America that Outlander season 6 will be dark but exciting, stating "...it’s just a great season. It’s dark, it’s exciting — the fans are really going to love it."

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