Outlander season 5, episode 1 release date: when will series begin?

Outlander season five will be returning to our screens very soon now the premiere date of the fifth season has finally been confirmed. The series has captivated audiences around the world

with the steamy romance between Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan) and Claire Randall Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) - and the new outing looks set to follow on with more of the same as they

head to America. WHEN WILL OUTLANDER SEASON 5, EPISODE 1 BE RELEASED? Fans of the hit historical drama were left devastated when the premiere date was pushed back from 2019. The show was

originally expected to air in the autumn but news soon came in about how viewers would have to wait until 2020. Now, it has been confirmed the fifth season of Outlander will begin on US

Network Starz this weekend. The official release date is Sunday, February 16, for fans in America to enjoy the new episode. However, if viewers have access to the Starz app, they can watch

the first episode now as it was released early. READ MORE: OUTLANDER: WHY DID SHOW CUT HUGE CLAIRE AND JAMIE REUNION SCENE? The official synopsis reads: “Establishing a home in the New World

is by no means an easy task – and protecting it proves even more difficult – particularly in the wild backcountry of North Carolina, during a period of dramatic socio-political upheaval.

“As Claire knows all too well, friends, neighbours and countrymen are unwittingly marching towards Revolution, with members of the elite ruling classes struggling to stifle the alarming

undercurrent of unrest triggered by the Regulator Movement. “Against this backdrop, which soon heralds the birth of the new American nation, Claire and Jamie are forced to ask themselves

just how far they are willing to go to protect their home and praying there will be no reason to light the ‘fiery cross,’ an ancient Scottish call to arms.” The series will feature a number

of major returning characters, including Sophie Skelton back as Brianna and Richard Rankin back as her husband Roger. Other returning cast members include Cesar Domboy as Fergus, Lauren Lyle

as Marsali, Duncan Lacroix as Murtagh, Caitlin O’Ryan as Lizzie and John Bell as Ian. Speaking at the Television Critics Association about the upcoming series of the show, Jamie star Sam

Heughan teased what was to come, including how his character will be forced to don a red coat. He said: “We all know what’s happening, we all know the history in Outlander is always the

thing that this couple is fighting against and this is no exception this season. “On the surface, everything looks rosy, but we know time is marching on.” _OUTLANDER IS RELEASED ON STARZ ON

FEBRUARY 16 AND AMAZON PRIME VIDEO ON FEBRUARY 17._