The new show following the love stories of Jamie and Claire’s parents has sex, fairies and lots of tartan For more than a decade now, “Outlander” has held mooning fans (and single-show Starz subscribers) in thrall,

Outlander: Blood of My Blood” begins with death. This story opens in Scotland in 1714. At Castle Leoch, Clan MacKenzie is grieving the sudden demise of their Laird, Red Jacob MacKenzie (Peter Mullan).

As much as Outlander: Blood of My Blood is designed to appeal to the flagship show’s passionate fanbase, it’s also a prequel series that newbies to the franchise can watch. You don’t need to know Jamie and Claire’s story to fall hard for these new love stories.