‘Do Not Switch Off Your Television’: Sam Heughan Explains Why Outlander Fans Should Stick Around After The Season 7 Finale For His Spicy New Thriller

In the 2025 TV lineup, the seventh season of Outlander concludes on January 17, marking the end of Claire and Jamie Fraser’s adventures on television until Season 8. With Sam Heughan no longer playing Jamie, fans might be worried that they won’t see him on Starz anymore. However, this isn’t the case as Starz has scheduled the debut of his highly anticipated new series, The Couple Next Door, right after the finale of Outlander Season 7. In an interview with TopMob, Heughan shared why fans should keep watching Starz to catch the premiere of The Couple Next Door.

Due to Outlander taking a pause before its finale, the end of one series and start of another becomes possible on Starz on Friday nights at 8 p.m. ET. Following this, fans will find Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie, appearing just five minutes later at 9:05 p.m. ET in his debut as the charming Danny on The Couple Next Door without needing to switch channels. In addition, both Danny and his wife Becka (Jessica De Gouw) introduce their new neighbors Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Pete (Alfred Enoch) to the concept of an open relationship on The Couple Next Door, but Heughan’s character as a traffic cop has a secret that adds a mysterious element to the show.

In this six-episode series, you’ll find hidden truths, persistent observers, a motorcycle with quite the star power, and a generous helping of intrigue. I assure you it’s a thrilling tale, but don’t expect Danny to be Jamie Fraser’s doppelganger, or either leading actress to mimic Caitriona Balfe’s portrayal of Claire. So, why should fans of ‘Outlander’ give this new series a try? I posed that question to Sam Heughan during Starz’s recent press day for ‘The Couple Next Door’, and he replied:

If you’re up for something fresh, a captivating psychological thriller featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast, don’t miss out on this TV show! It’s not every day that you find a series with such a compelling narrative and twisty plotlines. Grab a cup of tea before you settle in, as you won’t want to miss even a moment of the suspense. Trust me, it’s worth staying up late for!

After personally viewing the series, I can confidently assert that I didn’t require a cup of tea to stay awake during the suspenseful plot of “The Couple Next Door”! As Heughan noted, his latest production is indeed quite distinct from “Outlander,” and will not be mistaken for “Men in Kilts,” Sam Heughan’s Starz travel series.

If the way “Outlander” concludes its seventh season leaves fans yearning for a change, they might find it beneficial to check out Sam Heughan’s latest series while they wait for Season 8, which may not air until late in 2025. Given that “Outlander” is known for being deeply emotional and often takes long breaks between seasons, watching another show featuring the same actor could help make the time go by more quickly.

In case you’re still not sold, check out the trailer for The Couple Next Door below:

Don’t miss the series debut of The Couple Next Door on Friday, January 17 at 9:05 p.m., airing right after the Season 7 finale of Outlander on Starz. The first episode, titled “Welcome to Suburbia,” hints at some unexpected surprises in store for Evie and Pete as they navigate life in the suburbs. If you can’t catch it on TV, you can always stream it on various Starz platforms, including Starz with a Hulu subscription.

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2025-01-17 21:37