What the Writers Strike Could Mean for 'Outer Banks' Season 4

Outer Banks, an action-adventure teen drama from Netflix, was renewed for a fourth season days before the release of Season 3. The cast surprised fans at Poguelandia, an Outer Banks experience, by announcing the show's renewal.

In a joint statement, series co-creators, showrunners and executive producers Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shannon Burke said, "The Pogues are enjoying an adventure of a lifetime, and we now get to map out more twists and turns as the joyride continues into season four of Outer Banks. Thank you to Netflix, our cast, and the amazing fans who helped to make this happen."

Before the Pogues embark on a new adventure, here is everything we know so far about Season 4 of Outer Banks.

What is the Outer Banks Season 4 release date?

A release date for Outer Banks Season 4 has not been announced. In the meantime, fans can rewatch the first three seasons of Outer Banks on Netflix. (The most recent season premiered Feb. 23, 2023.)

How to watch Season 4 of Outer Banks?

Outer Banks streams only on Netflix.

Related: Everything You Want To Know About Where Outer Banks Is Filmed

Has production on Season 4 of Outer Banks started?

Not yet. Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara, revealed to People in April 2023 that the cast will be returning to Charleston in the summer. "It is happening fast," Bailey said. "Back in Charleston, we'll be back there this summer."

Will the writers strike affect Season 4 of Outer Banks?

It's hard to say since we don't know how long the strike will last. If production already had completed scripts for Season 4 at the start of the strike on May 2, which is more than likely, then all systems would be a go for next installment regardless. In general, streaming shows operate farther in advance than network shows.

Related: The 2023 Writers Strike - Everything You Need to Know 

Is there a trailer for Season 4 of Outer Banks?

How can there be a trailer if the season hasn't shot yet, silly?! Check back for updates.

Who will be in the Season 4 Outer Banks cast?

Netflix hasn't confirmed the Season 4 cast, but it seems safe to assume that Chase Stokes (John B.) and Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron) will be reprising their roles, in addition to Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Rudy Pankow (JJ) and Carlacia Grant (Cleo).

The Season 3 cast also included Austin North (Topper), Drew Starkey (Rafe), Charles Esten (Ward Cameron), Cullen Moss (Shoupe), Juia Antonelli (Wheezie Cameron), Caroline Arapoglou (Rose Cameron), E. Roger Mitchell (Heyward), Charles Halford (Big John), Elizabeth Mitchell (Limbrey), Andy McQueen (Carlos Singh) and Lou Ferrigno Jr. (Ryan).

But not all of those characters made it. *SPOILERS AHEAD* 

Who dies in Outer Banks Season 3?

Ward Cameron

In the Season 3 finale, Ward sacrifices his life for his daughter, Sarah, after Carlos Singh's minion Ryan finds the Pogues in South America and corners them with a gun. Ward jumps on Ryan and the two fall off the cliff and die.

Big John

As the group leaves South America, Carlos Singh shoots Big John. At first it seems like he will survive, but the injury takes a turn for the worse and Big John ultimately bleeds out and dies.

What will happen in Outer Banks Season 4?

It's too soon to say what will happen in Season 4. But star Chase Stokes has teased that will there be "a lot more slowing down" ahead. Speaking to TODAY.com, he said, "I think the fans will be very pleased to know that there will be a lot more slowing down and a lot more of the Pogues in the future."

"I think it's important for them to reflect on a lot of the things that have happened in the past 30 episodes."

How many episodes are in Outer Banks Season 4?

We don't have an official episode count for Season 4, but given that the first three seasons contained 10 episodes each, it's likely that the fourth will as well.

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