The Pogues believed the storm had passed after the heartbreak of Season 4. They were dead wrong. Outer Banks Season 5 – confirmed as the fifth and final season – drags John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, Cleo, and an unlikely ally back into a whirlwind of buried secrets, shattered loyalties, and irreversible choices. Treasure isn’t gold anymore; it’s raw power, brutal revenge, and survival itself. Old enemies rise from the ashes. New betrayals slice deeper than ever. And every move risks shattering the unbreakable Pogue bond forever.

This isn’t another sun-soaked adventure. It’s the season where past sins catch up, prices are paid, and not everyone walks away. If you thought you were ready for the end… Outer Banks Season 5 proves otherwise.

The End Begins: Filming Wrapped, Premiere in 2026

Just days ago on December 19, 2025, Netflix announced that production on Season 5 has officially wrapped in Charleston, SC – the show’s spiritual home. Creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke called it “bittersweet and surreal,” teasing a “wild ride” to close out the saga.

Renewed in November 2024 ahead of Season 4 Part 2, this 10-episode finale arrives in 2026 – no exact date yet, but expect mid-to-late year given post-production needs. The wait stings, but the payoff? Epic closure to a story planned from the start.

Picking Up the Pieces: Plot Teases and Season 4 Fallout

Season 5 dives straight in – no time jump, per Madelyn Cline – continuing the revenge vow against Chandler Groff (J. Anthony Crane, now series regular) after his shocking betrayal and the devastating loss that redefined the Pogues.

The hunt for Blackbeard’s Blue Crown carries through to the end, blending high-stakes treasure chasing with emotional redemption. Expect global escapades (filming hit Croatia for “Portugal” vibes), cartel threats, family fractures, and moral lines blurred beyond repair.

Co-creator Shannon Burke hints at honoring lost bonds through flashbacks, while old foes resurface for one last clash. Power shifts, alliances flip, and survival demands sacrifices no one’s ready for.

The Core Pogues: Who’s Back for the Final Ride

The surviving heart of the group returns:

Chase Stokes as John B Routledge
Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron
Madison Bailey as Kiara Carrera
Jonathan Daviss as Pope Heyward
Carlacia Grant as Cleo

Joining the fray:

Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron (unlikely alliances?)
Austin North as Topper Thornton
Fiona Palomo as Sofia

Promoted to regulars: Cullen Moss as Sheriff Shoupe and J. Anthony Crane as Groff – signaling massive endgame roles.

The absence looms large, but flashbacks ensure echoes of the full crew.

Why Season 5 Will Break You: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

From royal gold to El Dorado to Blackbeard’s legacy, the hunts built to this. But now? It’s personal. Revenge fuels the fire, loyalties fracture, and the Pogue life – “P4L” forever – faces its ultimate test.

Sheridan-style intensity meets teen drama heartbreak: chases, betrayals, romance reignited, and consequences that stick. The creators promise their “best yet” – a fitting sendoff to a phenomenon that’s hooked millions since 2020.

As Christmas 2025 fades, the wait for 2026 begins. The Pogues’ final storm is brewing. Nothing is safe anymore – not the treasure, not the bonds, not the survivors.

Hold tight, Pogues. The end is coming… and it’s going to hurt so good.