The newly independent cable and streaming outlet has ordered a second season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel to its long-running drama. The renewal for the Sony Pictures TV-produced series comes about six weeks before Blood of My Blood’ s Aug. 8 series premiere; production on season two began Monday.

Starz is previewing the upcoming ‘Outlander’ prequel series Blood of My Blood, which premieres Aug. 8. The network shared new teaser images for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” which will release new episodes weekly on Fridays.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood is sticking around at Starz with a second season ordered prior to the series premiere. Get the scoop.