Netflix confirms return of hit series Outer Banks – but new season will be its last

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NETFLIX has confirmed to fans that the the fifth season of Outer Banks will be the final one.

Outer Banks, which first premiered on Netflix in April 2020, has had four successful seasons so far with the fifth and final series set to air next year.

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Outer Banks is filming its fifth and final season for Netflix[/caption]

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Outer Banks show creators confirmed it will not have another season after season five[/caption]

The announcement of a final season comes just days after most of the cast took to Venice Beach in Santa Monica to celebrate the show with fans.

Creators of the show Josh and Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke revealed to fans that the fifth season will be the end of Outer Banks.

The statement from creators read: “Dispatch to all Pogues: Seven years ago, in the summer of 2017, we came across a photo of teenagers on a beach at dusk during a power outage.

“That photo sparked an idea for a story of four best friends who only want to have a good time all the time.

“From this beginning, we imagined a mystery that would lead to a five-season journey of adventure, treasure hunting, and friendship.”

They continued: “At the time seven years ago, it seemed impossible that we would really get to tell the whole five season story, but here we are, at the end of our fourth season, still chopping away. 

“The fourth season was our longest and hardest – but most rewarding – to produce. The season ends with a feature length episode which we think is our best, most powerful episode. We hope you feel the same way. 

“Now, with a little sadness, but also excitement, we’re putting Season Four behind us, and are turning to Season Five, in which we hope to bring our beloved Pogues home in the way we imagined and planned years ago.

“Season Five 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.”

Netflix confirmed the series as ending with the fifth season as it posted to X: “The ride ain’t over yet. Outer Banks will return for a 5th and final season!”

Fans have flooded the replies as they share their disappointment that it’s ending.

One fan responded: “Final season? They better give us the wildest treasure hunt yet or we riot.”

Another shared: “Bittersweet news, but ready for the grand finale! Let’s make this last season unforgettable.”

“Sad to hear it’s ending but I’m sure it will be a fantastic ending to the story,” said another.

Another fan begged: “Better at least be more than 10 episodes for the season then.”

Outer Banks first premiered on Netflix in April 2020, and follows the conflict between two groups of teenagers in search of a lost treasure.

The cast stars Chase Stokes, Madison Bailey, and Madelyn Cline and has been a huge hit with young adults and adults.

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The show first premiered in April 2020, and will air its final season next year[/caption]

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The show has proved a huge hit with fans calling the final season ‘bittersweet’[/caption]