‘Outer Banks’ Season 5 First Look: Netflix Confirms Final Treasure Hunt

The Pogues are waxing their surfboards one last time. Netflix has confirmed that filming on the fifth and final season of “Outer Banks” is underway in Charleston, South Carolina—and the streamer just released a first-look image that instantly set social media ablaze. From new plot breadcrumbs to an expanded cast list, here is every bit of treasure we could dig up so far.

Netflix and Tudum Reveal the First Glimpse of ‘OBX’ Final Season

Netflix’s fan hub Tudum unveiled the inaugural photo from set, showing John B. and Sarah gazing over a weather-beaten map while the rest of the crew huddles around. Production officially kicked off this month, and creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke say the final sprint will be an emotional one.

“We are over the moon to be setting out on one last trip with the Pogues,” the trio told Tudum. “Being back on set with our cast for this final round is nothing short of bittersweet and surreal. We can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store this season — it’s going to be a wild ride…”

Netflix confirmed all of the main players—Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Austin North, and Fiona Palomo—are returning as series regulars. J. Anthony Crane (Chandler) and Cullen Moss (Sheriff Shoupe) have been promoted to the main cast, hinting that the law and the new villain will loom larger than ever.

What To Expect in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 5

Season 4 of “Outer Banks” ended on a devastating note with the death of JJ, played by Rudy Pankow, at the hands of his father Chandler. While Pankow will not return, the stakes are higher than ever as the Pogues—now joined by Rafe—vow to avenge JJ’s death and recover the stolen Blue Crown. According to creator Shannon Burke, this legendary treasure will drive the plot through the series finale. “The season 4 finale sets the stage for an epic fifth and final season, and the Blue Crown should carry us through all the way to the end,” Burke told Tudum.

With Pankow gone, the story will shift its emotional weight to Drew Starkey’s Rafe, Carlacia Grant’s Cleo, and Chandler, who’s confirmed as the primary antagonist. The promotion of Crane and Moss suggests that both Chandler and Sheriff Shoupe will play major roles as the Pogues face off against enemies both criminal and legal.

In a heartfelt letter shared with fans, the creators explained that they always envisioned “Outer Banks” as a five-season arc. “We imagined a mystery that would lead to a five-season journey of adventure, treasure hunting, and friendship,” they wrote. “Now, with a little sadness, but also excitement, we’re turning to Season Five, in which we hope to bring our beloved Pogues home in the way we imagined and planned years ago.”

Netflix has not announced an official premiere date for “Outer Banks” season 5.

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