Outer Banks – Image: Netflix
Outer Banks has been one of many nice new debut sequence of 2020 for Netflix. It was given a second season order again in July 2020 and appears to be restarting manufacturing on the finish of August 2020. Right here’s what we all know to this point about season 2 of Outer Banks coming quickly to Netflix.
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 complete had been launched and now, all focus is on season 2. So let’s dive into what we all know to this point.
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 picture with among the forged members with 2 fingers held up.
Then a video was launched shortly afterward with the forged 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 group was writing season 2 and was permitted by Netflix.
A Reddit AMA with a crew member of the present (who was verified by a moderator) additionally confirmed optimism for the probabilities of a second season too. He mentioned it was “95%” doubtless that season 2 would occur. Three days later, the crew member acknowledged 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: Scheduled to start out on the finish of August 2020 (final up to date: 08/25/2020)
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 if many productions within the US stay stalled. (h/t Netflix Life for this find).
As you possibly can little doubt count on, the manufacturing of the sequence will likely be achieved under strict restrictions as outlined by this official recommendation.
Should you’d like to seem as an additional on Outer Banks season 2 you can apply here. They’re actively on the lookout for youthful folks to seem.
In the mean time, we’re anticipating a 2021 launch date for Outer Banks season 2.
How properly has Outer Banks carried out on Netflix?
No official viewing figures for the sequence has been launched however we are able to observe how properly the sequence has achieved because of the Netflix prime 10 options.
In line with FlixPatrol, the sequence accrued 5321 factors on its scale and is the 19th hottest title to this point 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 complete. 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 present 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 shortly recap the occasions of season one.
All through the sequence, we comply with a bunch 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 top of season one sees John B framed for the homicide of Ward’s father.
Josh Pates has teased that we’ll 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, a minimum of partially, within the Bahamas, it unfolds into a much bigger thriller. We preserve our previous villains and we add some new ones. However it at all times comes again to the Outer Banks.”
Additionally, Josh has teased a brand new villain for season 2, that Ward might 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 few 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 advised the airplane 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 crucial fascinating theories is that the narrator will change going into season 2.
One of many largest considerations of followers is that the sequence retains up the wonderful writing and lots of point out Riverdale as a present to not comply with in the identical footsteps as.
Whereas we’re all ready for the following season to come back, Netflix has uploaded a bunch of bloopers which are properly price watching.
Tell us down within the feedback in case you’re trying ahead to season 2 of Outer Banks.