Outer Banks captivated fans with its intense and emotional fourth season—and Netflix quickly renewed the hit series for a fifth and final season. Filming is currently underway, with the cast shooting on location in Dubrovnik, Croatia, as the Pogues’ story nears its end.
Season 5 has already stirred emotions among fans and cast alike. Madelyn Cline described the experience as “different” following the shocking death of JJ Maybank (played by Rudy Pankow) in season 4, while also calling it a bittersweet farewell to the show that defined much of their early careers.
Production has, however, faced challenges behind the scenes. TMZ reported in October 2025 that co-creator Jonas Pate was allegedly involved in an on-set altercation with a production assistant in Croatia, prompting intervention from crew members.
Even with those setbacks, filming has continued, and anticipation remains high for how the beloved teen adventure will conclude. HollywoodLife has everything to know about Outer Banks season 5, from cast updates and filming news to what fans can expect from the show’s final chapter.
Outer Banks Season 5 Release Date
As of October 2025, the final season remains in production. The cast first announced that filming was underway on June 20, 2025, 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.”
