47 'Outlander' Easter Eggs in 'Blood of My Blood' Season 1
We explore key parallels between Starz's prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood and the original series. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Season 1.
Connections Between Shows
The prequel, having completed its first season of 10 episodes, features numerous callbacks to the original Outlander. These echoes highlight familiar character traits and story elements that fans recognize and cherish.
Family Parallels
- Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) find reflections of themselves in their parents Julia (Hermione Corfield) and Henry (Jeremy Irvine).
- Brian (Jamie Roy) and Ellen (Harriet Slater) also mirror aspects of the original characters.
Plot and Moment Similarities
Several plot lines and specific moments in the prequel draw deliberate comparisons to scenes and developments from the original series.
Outlander’s prequel spinoff delivers “call-backs and echoes of the personalities fans have come to know and love from the original show.”
Further Easter Eggs
The collection below highlights some of the most notable Easter eggs found throughout Season 1. This list is extensive but not exhaustive, as there are countless subtle references throughout the series.
Scroll down to discover distinctive references, and share your favorite moments in the comments!
Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Season 1 is streaming now on Starz.
Author's Summary
The first season of the Outlander prequel offers abundant nods and character echoes from the original, enriching the story for longtime fans.