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It’s true. The Pogues are coming again for one final time on Netflix. Season 5 of Outer Banks is about to enter manufacturing imminently and is anticipated to land on our screens in 2026. Here’s our up to date every little thing you’ll want to know in regards to the fifth and closing season of the present as of February 2025.
In case you missed it, Netflix renewed the collection for its closing season on November 4th, a couple of days after Poguelandia and forward of the discharge of season 4, half 2. The renewal got here alongside a word that confirmed that the crew behind the present had at all times dreamed of getting to 5 seasons to inform the complete story of the Pogues and that they’d been granted that want.
Co-showrunners Shannon Burke, Josh Pate and Jonas Pate wrote, “With a little sadness, but also excitement, we’re putting season 4 behind us, and are turning to season 5, in which we hope to bring our beloved Pogues home in the way we imagined and planned years ago. Season 5 will be our last season, and we think it will be our best yet. We hope you’ll join us for one more paddle out to the surf break.”
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Since season 4 was chopped up into two halves, evaluating its efficiency to prior seasons and different reveals is a bit more durable. What we do know is that the present spent 10 weeks within the weekly international high 10s in whole, selecting up 292.80 million hours watched, which equates to round 49.60 million views. By our estimates, nevertheless, season 4 misplaced 15% of its viewership season over season.
Season 4 featured within the weekly high 10s of 75 nations, barely down from the 77 that featured season 3.
What to Expect from Outer Banks Season 5
As a fast recap of season 4’s large feature-length finale (learn an intensive recap right here) and the way it units up season 5. The episode takes the Pogues to Essaouira, Morocco, the place they navigate a bustling, unfamiliar terrain in pursuit of the fabled Blue Crown. Of course, issues didn’t go fully to plan.
Kie, devastated by JJ’s brutal homicide, has vowed for revenge towards Groff. Rafe’s betrayal, Groff’s ruthless nature, and a determined treasure hunt intertwine, resulting in JJ’s brave but tragic demise. As he retrieves the Blue Crown amidst a raging sandstorm, he sacrifices himself to save lots of Kie, solely to be ruthlessly stabbed by Groff. His closing phrases, affirming his love for Kie, seal a heartbreaking second, leaving the Pogues shattered and forcing them to face a future with out him.
In season 5, the Pogues will likely be looking down Groff, who has fled to Lisbon with the Blue Crown. Of course, amidst the chaos, Sarah and John B’s revelation of their being pregnant provides an emotional weight to the ending and can add an additional dynamic for season 5.
The co-showrunners have identified exactly how the collection will finish for a very long time. They advised Netflix, “We’ve always known from the beginning what the last scene would be, if we would be lucky enough to get it that far.”
We can’t point out what to anticipate from season 5 with out mentioning the truth that JJ Maybank was controversially killed off within the closing episode. That led to an outcry (extra on the fan’s campaigns in a second), hoping to get the character reinstated in some type in season 5.
The full forged will likely be revealed at a later date. Still, we will anticipate all of the distinguished members to return, together with Chase Stokes as John B, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Madison Bailey as Kiara, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Austin North as Topper, Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron, and Fiona Palomo as Sofia.
The Ongoing Campaign to Bring Back JJ
Given that fan backlash, we must always word that followers have mobilized to attempt to marketing campaign to get JJ again for the ultimate season. As with all campaigns, their effectiveness might in the end be negligible for the ultimate product.
What have followers been as much as in getting their voices heard? Well, we spoke to one of many leaders of a gaggle of followers that’s organized an enormous petition, which, as of February 2025, has over 11,000 signatures. They’ve additionally employed quite a few billboards, together with a number of in New York’s well-known Times Square and in Los Angeles, with additional plans in place.
Big due to a beneficiant fan who reached out and anonymously lined the price of a Valentine’s billboard and massive due to @IslandMermaid_7 for organizing it! And for reaching out and asking me to design it. 🥹✨ A number of of us women helped convey it to life and it was tremendous enjoyable!… pic.twitter.com/i1G7U619W9
— daydream (@daydream_editz) February 14, 2025
When and the place will Outer Banks Season 5 movie?
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We’re nonetheless ready for an actual filming schedule, however we know that filming is about to happen in early Spring and run via the Fall of 2025. That’s due to an interview with Jonas Pate with Port City Daily, who spoke to the outlet whereas gearing up for one more manufacturing he’s helming earlier within the 12 months within the type of a brand new film known as Driver’s Ed.
As with all prior seasons, filming will happen in Charleston, South Carolina, within the United States. Whether season 5 can have a global stint of filming is but to be seen. Last 12 months, the crew filmed a part of the season in Morrocco. Given that Groff has fleed to Lisbon, might we see Portugal as a filming cease? We’ll discover out quickly.
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When will Outer Banks season 5 be launched on Netflix?
With the manufacturing schedule because it at present stands, it’s unlikely that the present will return in 2025. Indeed, the collection was lacking fully as a part of the Next on Netflix 2025 slate reveal for the 12 months.
Instead, we’d anticipate the present to be on our screens someday in early to mid-2026, that’s, someday between Spring and Summer 2026.
Another Outer Banks Story Will Release on Netflix Stories in 2025
We do have some excellent news for Outer Banks followers yearning for some new content material this 12 months. Netflix has confirmed among the video games it has lined up for 2025, and as a part of that slate reveal, it’s been confirmed that one other season of Outer Banks is coming to the Netflix Stories app. For these unfamiliar, Netflix Stories lets you create your character and traverse via the worlds of your favourite Netflix reveals.
There aren’t any particulars on when precisely the brand new season will drop, however we do have an official synopsis of what you may anticipate:
“Your twin brother disappeared while searching for a mysterious ancient treasure off the coast of the Outer Banks. Shocking family secrets emerge, revealing deeper ties to the treasure than you ever imagined. In this thrilling quest, trust is scarce as you and the Pogues face danger and deception to find the treasure and your missing brother.”
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We anticipate to get much more information from Outer Banks all year long. The present might make an look of some description in May 2025 at TUDUM and we additionally might see Poguelandia again later this 12 months.
Are you excited for the ultimate season of Outer Banks? Do you hope JJ comes again? What are your expectations for what’s arising? Let us know within the feedback beneath.