Outer Banks – Image: Netflix
Outer Banks is returning for season 2 sooner or later in 2021 and we’ve received all you’ll want to know in regards to the second season together with manufacturing updates, what we are able to count on and every other newsworthy of be aware. Right here’s what we all know up to now about season 2 of Outer Banks.
The motion crime drama that includes Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, and Madison Bailey first touched down on Netflix in mid-April 2020.
Ten episodes in whole had been launched and now, all focus is on season 2. So let’s dive into what we all know up to now.
Has Outer Banks been renewed for season 2 at Netflix?
Official renewal standing: Formally renewed (final up to date: 07/24/2020)
4 months after its initial April 2020 release date, Netflix lastly introduced that Outer Banks could be returning.
Outer Banks has been renewed for Season 2! pic.twitter.com/01Irbq79Xi
— Netflix (@netflix) July 24, 2020
They later added a brand new photograph with a number of the solid members with 2 fingers held up.
Then a video was launched shortly afterward with the solid all expressing their pleasure for a second season.
The celebrities from #OuterBanks have some information for you: Season✌️ is coming! pic.twitter.com/sw3ndCWUkz
— Netflix Queue (@netflixqueue) July 24, 2020
It didn’t come an excessive amount of as a shock given we heard from a number of sources it was within the works main as much as the renewal announcement. For instance, Jonas Pate has teased that the present is a “four-season novel”. Jonas Pate revealed to EW that the writing staff was writing season 2 and was authorised by Netflix.
A Reddit AMA with a crew member of the present (who was verified by a moderator) additionally confirmed optimism for the possibilities of a second season too. He mentioned it was “95%” probably that season 2 would occur. Three days later, the crew member said that the sequence had been renewed as of Might 4th, 2020.
The place is manufacturing on Outer Banks season 2 and when will it launch?
Present manufacturing standing: Filming anticipated to have concluded (final up to date: 01/29/2021)
In August 2020, we learned that the production is actively ramping up eyeing a return to filming on August 31st, 2020. As soon as once more, the sequence will likely be filmed in Charleston, South Carolina even though many productions within the US stay stalled. (h/t Netflix Life for this find).
First day of a protracted shoot. Grateful to have this superb solid and crew to do it with
— Jonathan Daviss (@JDaviss28) August 31, 2020
As you’ll be able to little question count on, the manufacturing of the sequence will likely be achieved under strict restrictions as outlined by this official recommendation.
For those who’d like to look as an additional on Outer Banks season 2 you can apply here. They’re actively in search of youthful individuals to look.
On September 10th, 2020 Netflix’s French account Tweeted out the information that filming on set had begun alongside just a few onset footage of the returning solid.
Manufacturing continued all through the latter components of 2020 with filming reportedly set to conclude in December 2020 in accordance with ProductionWeekly. Though a variety of Tweets counsel filming didn’t end till the top of January 2021 at the least in Charleston.
— Outer Banks (@obxonnetflix) January 29, 2021
Chase Stokes Instagram story suggesting filming has come to an finish.
Numerous solid members teased the second season all through its manufacturing together with Madison Bailey saying: “So excited to provide y’all season 2 it’s not even humorous” with Jonathan Daviss adding “BIG FACTTTTSSS I promise y’all ain’t prepared”.
In the mean time, we’re anticipating a 2021 launch date for Outer Banks season 2.
How properly did Outer Banks carry out on Netflix?
No official viewing figures for the sequence have been launched however we are able to observe how properly the sequence has achieved because of the Netflix prime 10 options.
In keeping with FlixPatrol, the sequence accrued 5321 factors on its scale and is the 19th hottest title up to now in 2020.
Outer Banks – Image: Netflix
Outer Banks carried out properly in america the place it featured within the prime 10 for 50 days in whole. It resided within the prime spot between April 24th and April 28th earlier than By no means Have I Ever swiped the highest spot (recently renewed for season 2).
It’s additionally carried out properly critically too with 14,000+ viewers taking to IMDb to provide it a 7.6/10 rating.
What to anticipate from season 2 of Outer Banks
Earlier than we get into what we are able to count on from season 2, let’s rapidly recap the occasions of season one.
All through the sequence, we observe a gaggle of youngsters who’re utilizing a treasure map that seemingly unveils the place $400 million of gold is hidden that sunk with a service provider ship. Skip ahead, the relationships are all strained, and ultimately, Ward finally ends up stealing the treasure.
The tip of season one sees John B framed for the homicide of Ward’s father.
Josh Pates has teased that we are going to be heading (because the ending indicated) that we’re heading to the Bahamas for the primary few episodes of season 2 saying:
“There could be a pair episodes that happen, at the least partially, within the Bahamas, it unfolds into an even bigger thriller. We preserve our outdated villains and we add some new ones. But it surely at all times comes again to the Outer Banks.”
Additionally, Josh has teased a brand new villain for season 2, that Ward could not essentially get justice early on in season 2 and, most significantly, new mysteries awaiting.
If you wish to see extra theories in regards to the finish of Outer Banks season one, DigitalSpy has a good roundup and there’s a stickied thread on Reddit too.
A number of the greatest theories we’ve seen in that subreddit embrace Sarah contacting Wheezie and can keep on the Bahamas for some time (first half of the season). Some have even urged the aircraft received’t even make it to the Bahamas.
Different nice predictions embrace:
- John B discovering his mom
- They lastly discover out the place the gold is
- J.J. will find yourself residing with Kiera
Maybe one of the attention-grabbing theories is that the narrator will change going into season 2.
One of many greatest issues of followers is that the sequence retains up the superb writing and plenty of point out Riverdale as a present to not observe in the identical footsteps as.
As for brand spanking new solid members, only some have been listed on IMDb to date.
Elizabeth Mitchell is at the moment listed as having a task in season 2 who is understood for The Santa Clause 2, Misplaced and Frequency.
Whereas we’re all ready for the subsequent season to come back, Netflix has uploaded a bunch of bloopers which might be properly price watching.
Lastly, we simply wish to contact on the information that in late December 2020, a North Carolina trainer and creator filed a lawsuit against Netflix for the sequence for copyright infringement. No updates have been printed since.
Tell us down within the feedback when you’re wanting ahead to season 2 of Outer Banks.