Outer Banks recently returned with its fourth season. The mystery teen drama revolves around the adventures of a group of people who hunt for treasure. While fans are hooked on the episodes, they are heartbroken to learn that the show will end after the fifth chapter. So, what is the reason behind Netflix’s Outer Banks ending with Season 5?
Here is everything you need to know about the series concluding with the fifth season.
Why Outer Banks Season 5 will end the series on Netflix?
Outer Banks was always intended to conclude with Season 5.
Ahead of the release of Part 2 of Outer Banks Season 4, it was officially announced that the show would end with the subsequent season. As a result, fans were buzzing with curiosity regarding the reason behind the popular show’s conclusion. They even began speculating that the streaming platform Netflix might have canceled the show after Season 5.
However, rumors were put to rest when the makers of the teen drama addressed its conclusion. They revealed that they had planned a five-part arc for Outer Banks since the beginning. In a statement, co-creators Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, and Jonas Pate stated:
”From this beginning, we imagined a mystery that would lead to a five-season journey of adventure, treasure hunting, and friendship… Season Five will be our last season, and we think it will be our best yet.”
Additionally, the trio revealed that they had envisioned the final shot of the series ever since its inception. The makers have decided to stick to their original plan and have the freedom to explore their story the way they wanted. In a letter to the audience, they mentioned that the fourth season was the toughest and “longest” but the “most rewarding” venture. Season 4 is expected to end with a powerful episode, leaving a strong impact on viewers.
Further, Outer Bank’s final and fifth season will resume the hunt for the Pogues for the Blue Crown, leading to the climax. It will be interesting to see what the makers have planned for the conclusion of the massively popular series.