Netflix's 'Outer Banks' S05: Cast, plot, release date
What's the story
The fifth and final season of the popular Netflix series Outer Banks will premiere on August 20, the streaming giant has announced. The news was accompanied by a teaser trailer and first-look images. The show, created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, was renewed for its fifth season in November 2024 ahead of the release of part two of Season 4.
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Here are the first-look images
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— Netflix (@netflix) June 18, 2026
Final season
'Outer Banks' Season 5 cast and creators
The fifth season will consist of 10 one-hour episodes. The show's creators had previously expressed their desire to give fans a satisfying conclusion with this final season. In a statement, they said, "We hope to bring our beloved Pogues home in the way we imagined and planned years ago." The main cast includes Chase Stokes (John B.), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Carlacia Grant (Cleo), Drew Starkey (Rafe), and Austin North (Topper).
Teaser details
Season 5 teaser promises 'One last ride'
The teaser for the final season shows the Pogues seeking revenge after JJ's (Rudy Pankow) shocking death in Season 4. The group forms an uneasy alliance with Rafe (Starkey) to secure their future and honor their late friend's memory. The teaser also hints at a showdown with Chandler (J. Anthony Crane), promising "One last ride." The series has been a hit for Netflix since its premiere in 2020.