Outer Banks captivated viewers with its intense and emotional fourth season, and the show was quickly renewed for as fifth and final season. Now, season 5 is currently in production! Loyal fans are curious about what to expect in season 5, especially after witnessing JJ, played by Rudy Pankow, die in season 4. Learn more about the upcoming and final season below.

Outer Banks Season 5 Release Date

There is no set release date for season 5 of Outer Banks. However, as of June 20, 2025, the season is currently in production, they announced via Instagram.

What Will the Plot of Outer Banks Season 5 Be?

There have been no detailed plot reveals for season 5 of Outer Banks. However, Josh Pate noted that the vision for the series finale has always been clear. As he stated to Tudum, “We’ve always known from the beginning what the last scene would be, if we would be lucky enough to get it that far.”

What Did the Cast Say About the Season 5 Finale?

In addition to the letter released by the cast, Chase Stokes shared his own message on Instagram, saying, “My hearts heavy writing this one.. One last ride. Thank you to everybody who has tuned in these past 5 years. You’ve given us more than we could ever give back to you. It’s always gonna be Pogues 4 Life.”

With JJ’s departure from the show, Josh told Tudum by Netflix, “It sets the stage for an epic fifth and final season. We’re planning a story of redemption, and a season that embodies the friendship that JJ had come to represent. JJ’s death was a hard but necessary piece of the architecture for the story, and we plan on honoring that as much as we can because we love the character as much as the fans do. And Rudy’s a great friend of ours.”