Season 2 is certainly a whole new show, Heughan says.

[It] involves so much political weaving and maneuvering.

[Theyre] trying to navigate their way through French high society.

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Thats sort of the first hurdle that they face, Balfe says.

Amid all those undertakings is the matter of Claires pregnancy.

And speaking of Randall, the season will include interweaving timelines, as fans glimpsed in thenew trailer.

Also featured in the time jumps?

The highly anticipated debut ofBrianna (Sophie Skelton)andRoger (Richard Rankin).

Watch the video above for Heughan and Balfes scoop on season 2, premiering April 9 at 9 p.m.