Outlander Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 

The cabler announced Wednesday that it has renewed the sweeping, time-tripping drama for Seasons 3 and 4.  The news comes eight episodes into Outlander’s current second season.

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Season 3 will be based on Diana Gabaldon’s third of eight books in the

, while Season 4 will be based on the fourth book in the series,

In a statement, Starz CEO Chris Albrecht said, “

is like nothing seen before on television. From its depiction of a truly powerful female lead character, to the devastating decimation of the Highlander way of life, to what is a rarely seen genuine and timeless love story, it is a show that not only transports the viewer, but inspires the passion and admiration of its fans. On this 25th anniversary of the publication of the first book in the U.S., we are thrilled and honored to be able to continue the story that began with author Diana Gabaldon, and is brought to life by the incredibly talented Ronald D. Moore. There are no better storytellers for

than this team, both in front and behind the camera.”

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