Is Outer Banks Season 3 set to premiere this year? Continue reading to find out when the next chapter might be released.
Outer Banks is a Netflix original action-adventure mystery teen drama series created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke that premiered on April 15, 2020. The series is set in a town on North Carolina’s Outer Banks and follows a conflict between two groups of teenagers in the area.
Outer Banks Season 2 debuted on Netflix a while ago, and the news of the series’ renewal was revealed by the cast and crew members, which sparked the fandom’s interest even more, and they can’t wait to delve right into the upcoming season. However, little information regarding this Outer Banks Season 3 has been published in recent months.
So, don’t be discouraged if such upgrades take a while to become official. Nevertheless, while you wait for the beloved Pogues to return to your screens, we’ve compiled a list of the most recent updates we’ve discovered regarding Outer Banks Season 3.
Outer Banks Season 3 Expected Release Date
Outer Banks Season 3 was officially renewed last year on December 7, 2021. The production of the next season began on February 28, 2022, with filming beginning on February 16, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina.
This just in from Poguelandia…
Outer Banks will be back for a third season! pic.twitter.com/NV9Oy4Z8V1
— Netflix (@netflix) December 7, 2021
Since then, neither Netflix nor the show’s official social media handles have officially announced the series’ debut date, leading to much speculation among fans. They’ve been curious about what happens in the next chapter since the final episode of Season 2 left them wanting to learn more about these characters and the potential repercussions of their actions in the upcoming season.
We’d like to emphasize this even if the official release date has yet to be announced some sources have confirmed a planned schedule for the show’s launch later this year. As a result, given that production only began a few months ago, we predict that the new season will take some time to finish the project schedule and will not be released until late 2022 or early 2023.
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Furthermore, we would like to highlight the fact that, despite the series’ official social media handles have not updated their fans with such information. Pretty Little Things, a UK-based fast-fashion retailer, surprisingly shared a post by Netflix Daily Updates on Outer Banks Season 3 news, which could be released in December 2022.
While there’s no official confirmation on the same, if this is true, fans can take a sigh of relief and might be able to see Outer Banks Season 3 in December 2022.
Take a look at the post below:
Outer Banks. Season 3. December 2022 🤎
(Netflix Daily Updates) pic.twitter.com/p8nAwWrl0c
— PrettyLittleThing (@OfficialPLT) May 2, 2022
Take a look at fans’ reaction to this update
According to Netflix Daily Updates Outer Banks 3 is coming in December this year!!!🙌🏽🎉
— comfort outer banks (@thinkerobx) May 2, 2022
don’t think i’ll be able to handle the world cup and outer banks 3 going on at the same time as my final exams https://t.co/DtPBVlmMSZ
— ana (@gwtrss) May 2, 2022
Outer banks season 3 release date was announced but I have to finish season 2. I’m struggling to finish it due getting so stressed out with the roller coaster they take you on!!! It’s so good!!! A must watch!! #outerbanks
— EmPatt (@Em_Patt68) May 2, 2022
This is a positive sign for fans to look forward to because it seems definite at this point in time that the series may be aiming for December as a release date because, with a show of this magnitude, the post-production stage also takes time to achieve the best results that are in favor of the fandom and the show creators to depict the storyline that serves these beloved characters with proper justice.
Outer Banks Season 3 Plot
According to Josh Pate and Shannon Burke, the show’s creators, who told Entertainment Weekly,
“John B’s relationship with his dad is a huge theme and having his dad back around and eventually they’re going to meet back up and John B Has to reconcile his idealized version of his dead dad with the reality of his alive dad.”
He stated, “It’s going to be instrument and maybe the spine [of season three] basically.”
He further added that “They’re not going to give up going after the gold, though,” they added, in reference to the continued treasure hunt.
Chase Stokes hinted to EliteDaily that the next season would have a “vibe shift.”
He stated, “The writers really like to keep us on our toes, and I think that creates performances that catch you in the moment … I’ve no idea what’s going on past what we’ve shot in Barbados,” adding ” “I think a lot of loose ends are going to get tied up. A lot of questions will be answered. And per usual, these kids are going to get put through the wringer.”
In another interview with the Cosmopolitan UK, “I would love to keep it going, you know, but it obviously depends on the reaction to it. Just like last year, we’re hoping that people really attach to the story and continue to kind of fall in love with the journey of not just the Pogues, but the entire world of Outer Banks,” Stokes expressed his vision for the characters.
Outer Banks Season 3 Cast
The main cast of the series includes:
- Chase Stokes as John B. Routledge
- Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron
- Madison Bailey as Kiara Carrera
- Jonathan Daviss as Pope Heyward
- Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank
- Charles Esten as Ward Cameron
- Austin North as Topper Thornton
- Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron
- Carlacia Grant as Cleo
The recurring cast of the series includes:
- Julia Antonelli as Wheezie Cameron
- Caroline Arapoglou as Rose Cameron
Who is returning in Outer Banks Season 3?
Until now, it has been announced that the original cast members of the series would be making a comeback and reprising their roles for the upcoming season. So far, there has been no removal or addition to the cast listing, which is a wonderful sign for the drama to be able to continue its plotlines without any uncertain delays or alterations to portray the characters of this story.
Moreover, according to Deadline, Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, Austin North, Drew Starkey, and Charles Esten will all return for Outer Banks Season 3.
Carlacia Grant, who portrays Cleo, will also be seen a lot more in the upcoming series since she has been upgraded to the series’ regular cast.
Outer Banks Season 2 Episodes
If we look at the last two seasons of the show, each of which had 10 episodes, we may guess that the upcoming season will also have 10 episodes. On the other hand, the episodes are expected to last approximately 42–61 minutes, following a similar structure to the prior seasons. As a result, we recommend that fans wait and keep an eye out for such developments, which may be announced soon.
Outer Banks Season 3 Trailer
Outer Banks Season 3 is still in the works, and no trailer has been released by the network or the show’s creators as of yet, however, this is expected to happen in the coming months after the season’s production is through which is reported to last from February 16, 2022, and run through to August 19, 2022.
Where to watch Outer Banks Season 3?
Outer Banks Season 3 will be available on Netflix only. Previous seasons of the show are also available to watch exclusively on the digital streaming platform.
What happened in Outer Banks Season 2?
Outer Banks Season 2 viewers watched that new allies bring new opponents as they return to the gold trail, while the stakes for Kiara, Pope, and JJ rise at home. The synopsis of the series also highlighted that the $400 million is still in play, but can the discovery of a newly discovered secret reunite the group for a new mission? The adventure of a lifetime awaits, but with unexplored waters ahead, our Pogues will have to do everything they can to make it out alive.
Moreover, Season 2 ended with a near-death encounter for the Pogues. Much of the second season of the Netflix show followed John B., Sarah, JJ, Kiara, and Pope as they attempted to locate and rescue the missing Cross of Santo Domingo. In the season finale, the team surreptitiously boarded the Coastal Venture and attempted to cross the Atlantic. After a wild shootout, they were forced to flee on a lifeboat. Though the Pogues went empty-handed once more, the episode concluded on a happy note as they rejoiced to be together and safe for the time being.
Check out the trailer for Outer Banks Season 2
While you wait for Outer Banks Season 3 to premiere. Catch up with the first two seasons which are now available to stream on Netflix.