"It's really emotional": Outer Banks star shares her feelings about filming the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix drama

The fifth season of Outer Banks, which completes the Pogues' strange adventure, is officially in production. It's filming started on June 16, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina, with series regulars Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Drew Starkey, and Carlacia Grant reprising their characters.

In an interview with ScreenRant regarding Outer Banks, Madelyn Cline mentioned:

"Oh, yes. I am crying every day. I did say it on TikTok, didn't I? Yes. It's really emotional. It's really emotional. I try not to think too hard about it because I'm so grateful every single day, even if it's a hard day, sometimes I find myself being so like, 'Grrr,' or 'Oh, I'm so tired, or I'm hungry,' or whatever. "

Tension is palpable on set, and the last chapter of the show is already becoming a tear fest for the actors. The new season will be concluding storylines four years in the making, and giving the audience the much-awaited finale they desire from the show writers.

Filming has started for the final chapter of Outer Banks

The cameras rolled for Outer Banks Season 5 in June 2025, turning Charleston into the iconic Outer Banks world for the last time. The production has managed to capture the colorful coastal landscape and the close chemistry between the cast. Even though fans will be no doubt thrilled at having their beloved characters back, there is also an air of complete finality as well as reminiscence this time around.

The cast is filled with laughter, pranks, and warm reunions, but also some times the stark reality of this being the last season finally sinks in.

Cast reunions and emotional farewell

The Outer Banks Season 5 reunion has been emotional, with the main cast members reprising their iconic roles one last time. Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron) was particularly candid about how she feels. As per ScreenRant, she said:

"But then I think about the big picture, and it's kind of, in a way, the end of an era, and it is truly one of the biggest things ever, just in my life. It's one of the most significant things so far in my life, and it has truly shaped me, and I'm really, really grateful for it."

She described the reality of ending a chapter that has dominated a lot of her career. One of the cast member is absent; however, Rudy Pankow, who played JJ, will not return following his character's tragic death in Season 4. His loss is truly being felt, with Cline and others explained how strange it is to shoot without him.

Storylines that will define the last season

Season 4 plotlines will carry on into Outer Banks Season 5, which will provide an explosive and emotionally charged storyline. The group dynamics will probably be affected by the consequences of JJ's death, and the mystery of the Blue Crown treasure remains an overarching theme.

Sarah's pregnancy adds a personal touch, with themes of family, responsibility, and survival. The season also promises to take the redemption arc episodes and the close friendship of the Pogues as they chart new paths in life. The fans can expect a balance between the treasure hunt, which is high-octane, and the emotional relationships that have been the bedrock of the show for so long.

The vision behind the ending

Producers Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke came up with the series from the very beginning with the vision of a five-season story, and Outer Banks Season 5 will be the final curtain to their series.

This planned approach means that the writers have been planting seeds for this finale right from day one. The mood of the season will be a mix of Season 1's adventurous, free-spirited attitude and bittersweet farewell. For the actors, it will be a career highlight and a goodbye of their own, as the bonds formed on set are every bit as tight as between the characters.

Release date and fan hype

Outer Banks Season 5 is reportedly scheduled for release in 2026, though Netflix has not yet formally announced a release date. This will give the production team a limited amount of time to make the final season perfect.

The great treasures finally found and the tragic sacrifice are just two examples of the endings that fans begin to speculate about. There is more anticipation for the series finale than in previous seasons because of the mix of long-awaited secrets, loose ends, and nostalgia.

A bittersweet goodbye

Pogues' quest is nearing an end, but Outer Banks Season 5 will provide a fulfilling conclusion that respects the characters and their quests. With its tear-inducing role performances, edge-of-your-seat treasure quests, and flawlessly crafted storylines, the upcoming season will be a celebration and an adieu.

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For the fans who have followed the show from the start, it's the ideal time to re-watch the joy, pain, and adventure that characterized the show from the outset.

Also read: Outer Banks Season 5 to have 2 new series regulars

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