Audiences have been left utterly stunned following the premiere of Outlander: Blood of My Blood's opening double episode spectacular, reports the Daily Record.

The Outlander spin-off series has already broadcast on Starz in America and arrives in Britain on MGM+ tomorrow (August 9), with devotees already whipped into a frenzy after photographs dropped and the programme secured stellar reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. There's also been wild speculation about how the spin-off and parent show link together with a cruel theory emerging.

The opening two instalments plunged viewers into the programme's universe, transporting them from the battlefields of WWI to 18th century Scotland.

Numerous shocking revelations awaited fans as Blood of My Blood explored the intertwined love stories of Henry Beauchamp (portrayed by Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) alongside Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater).

Responses have already flooded in from devoted Blood of My Blood enthusiasts across social platforms.

One viewer remarked beneath an Instagram clip from the Blood of My Blood ensemble: "@outlander_starz consider this soldier blown away" accompanied by three astonished emojis.

Another declared: "They are right! ! ! ! It's brilliant" whilst a third exclaimed: "SO GOOD."

Meanwhile on X (previously Twitter), one spectator shared: "Holy cow...Blood of my Blood did NOT disappoint. WOW.

"A million ways thru could have screwed it up but this was masterfully done with all the right nods to the original. Brilliant first two episodes! #BloodOfMyBlood [sic]."

A second viewer heaped praise on the programme: "OMG! LOVED these eps. Casting = perfection. All the easter eggs! So well done.

"The way you can see traits Jamie and Claire have in each of their parents. Their love stories...already loving them. Safe to say I can't wait for the next one. #BloodOfMyBlood #Outlander [sic]."

The opening two episodes were crammed with numerous Easter eggs that countless Outlander enthusiasts spotted, with the show's creators pledging more throughout Blood of My Blood.

One fan shared an image of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) alongside his father Brian and commented: "Just like his father #BloodOfMyBlood."

Another mirrored their sentiment and also posted pictures of the Fraser father and son pair: " like father like son #BloodOfMyBlood ."

Others noticed the parallels between the two programmes, including Julia's dreams to attend university like the Edinburgh Seven, and both Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) and her father Henry's service on the battlefield during their respective World Wars.

One watcher observed: "The way Julia wanted to go to university but wasn't allowed. But her daughter and granddaughter got to go.

"Claire got to become a surgeon. Julia would have been so proud. #BloodOfMyBlood."

They continued: "Just like her father, always helping people in war #BloodOfMyBlood."

Outlander season 8 will premiere on Starz and MGM+ via Prime Video in early 2026

Outlander: Blood of My Blood drops on Starz on Fridays in the USA and on Saturdays on MGM+ via Prime Video in the UK