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In the historical romance prequel "Blood of My Blood," viewers are transported to two distinct eras – the 18th-century Scottish Highlands and World War I England – as the series unfolds the intertwined early love stories of Jamie Fraser’s parents and Claire Beauchamp’s parents.
The main cast includes Harriet Slater as Ellen MacKenzie, Jamie Roy as Brian Fraser, Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston, and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp. This captivating series, now streaming on Prime Video, weaves these storylines through a narrative that includes time travel, connecting the two timelines and adding a supernatural dimension familiar to Outlander fans.
One narrative strand is set in the 18th century and tells the love story of Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, amidst the rivalry of the Mackenzies and Frasers clans. The other strand follows Claire's parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, during World War I, setting their love story against the grim realities of the war.
The show, described by showrunner Matthew B. Roberts as a profound love story, focuses on the lengths people go to for love at times when marriages are strategic and love is seen as a luxury. It highlights themes of enduring love, family loyalty, and the sacrifices made amidst political and social tensions in their respective times.
"Blood of My Blood" consists of ten episodes and premiered in August 2025 on Starz and Magenta TV, with a second season already renewed in advance of its premiere.
Meanwhile, the heartwarming drama "This Crazy Heart," starring Elyas M'Barek, is available on Prime Video. In this series, M'Barek plays 30-year-old Lenny from a wealthy family with a wild party lifestyle.
For fans of animated series, "Paw Patrol: Jungle Rescues" is set to release on August 20. This 60-minute animated series features the adventures of little dogs and their human friend Ryder, as they help Tracker and Carlos explore and protect a hidden jungle, facing challenges from wild beasts and the forces of nature.
In other news, the first two episodes of "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" will be released on August 20, exploring the sensational murder case on Disney+. The series stars Grace Van Patten, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, and Roberta Mattei in the main cast.
Lastly, Lenny's life takes an unexpected turn when he reluctantly agrees to take care of David, a 15-year-old with a serious heart condition. This decision changes Lenny's life and makes him feel like a big brother.
- The captivating series "Blood of My Blood," streaming on Prime Video, is not only set in two distinct eras – the 18th-century Scottish Highlands and World War I England – but also includes elements from the entertainment genres of movies-and-tv, such as historical romance, time travel, and supernatural elements, familiar to Outlander fans.
- For those seeking a change of pace from the heart-pounding intrigue of "Blood of My Blood," the heartwarming drama "This Crazy Heart," available on Prime Video, offers a glimpse into the life of a 30-year-old named Lenny, providing a dose of entertainment from the comedy-drama genre.
