This development is no surprise to those of us that have been following the making of the series since the beginning. With tons of fan excitement, a huge marketing push, an incredible cast and a very dedicated production team, we’ve been expecting this announcement for months. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht recognizes that the “overwhelming support Outlander has received from the fans, viewers and critics made the decision for us to go ahead with the second book a very easy one.” Those 5 million views of the first episode certainly helped as well.
Excellent job, Outlander fans. Way to werk.
Season Two is Gonna Be Killer
SEASON TWO!!!! Anybody remember what it was like to have no idea what was coming your way when you opened Dragonfly in Amber and then BAM!!! HEARTBREAK. CONFUSION. TREPIDATION. ANGER. Can you imagine that level of extreme emotional breakdown but but … ON TELEVISION?
No, T-Hanks. It’s just been raining on my face.
All Good News
According to the press release, season 2 will have “at least 13 episodes.” That’s great news. It won’t be so short that we miss out on the good stuff, but they haven’t locked themselves into a over-long season (ahem) that might drag the pacing of the time-bending storyline down (AHEM). Unless they used that qualification so it could potentially be LONGER. Bring on the fans who would like an hour of television per book chapter. Bring it, you guys. I’ll be, well, in Utica. 
Let the Speculation Wars Commence
We are VERRA EXCITED for lots of reasons that are all super spoilery (France! Waxing Honeypots! Dueling! TAVERN WENCHES and HICKEYS!). But we love the timing for this announcement because we get to start speculating first and foremost about casting, Master Raymond and Wee Fergus and Bonnie Prince Charlie. And especially BREE and ROGER! But don’t go there, folks. We’ve already got the scoop on those new cast members:
Helllooooo, Rob. I mean, Rodge. I mean, Roger. AMIRITE? 
So, who is excited? WHO IS SHOCKED? Get outta here.
