Outlander Season 7 Already Made Big Mistake With "Rude AF" Split Release
Outlander fans can rejoice as Starz has finally revealed the premiere date for the highly anticipated seventh season, set to hit our screens on June 16th of this year. But hold onto your kilts because there's a major twist!
In a surprising move, the extended season, comprising 16 episodes, will be split into two parts. Not only that but after a likely tantalizing cliffhanger, we'll have to wait until 2024 for the back half of the season.
And as one can expect, fans are not happy about this decision. But can we blame them? It's enough to make anyone want to toss their caber in frustration.
It's not the first time a popular TV show (or Outlander , for that matter) has made this controversial decision, but it does raise the question of whether it's a wise move. On the one hand, it gives the show's creators time to perfect each episode and ensure the highest quality storytelling. It also provides fans with a break, which can build anticipation and excitement for the second half.
However, on the other hand, a split release can be frustrating for fans who have invested time and emotion into a show only to be left hanging. It can also create a disconnect between the two halves of the season, causing viewers to lose interest or forget important plot points.
Now, for a show with a passionate and devoted fan base like Outlander, the split season may be an even riskier development. Fans have been waiting eagerly for the return of the show after a long hiatus, and this news has left many of them feeling let down, and going through a plethora of emotions.
Sharing their disappointment online, viewers express how they can't help but feel cheated as the show was promoted as one long season, whereas now, they perceive it as two separate seasons.
Some also state that they'd actually prefer that over parts, as the filming would've wrapped up faster, and they'd get to watch the next installment much sooner. In a Reddit thread discussing the premiere date announcement, one frustrated user felt so annoyed with the turn of events that they went as far as branding the decision "rude AF."
As much as fans may want to scream into the Scottish highlands about this contentious move, one thing is certain – the excitement for the upcoming season is at an all-time high, no matter how it's released. And while many may feel betrayed, there's still plenty to look forward to in the upcoming season. After all, we'll finally get to see what adventures await our beloved characters.