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Outer Banks has been one of many nice new debut sequence of 2020 for Netflix. It shortly rocked the charts world wide however will or not it’s again for season 2? What can we anticipate from a brand new season? Let’s have a look.
The motion crime drama that includes Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline and Madison Bailey first touched down on Netflix in mid-April 2020.
10 episodes in whole had been launched and now, all focus is on season 2, so let’s dive into what we all know to date.
Has Outer Banks been renewed for season 2 at Netflix?
Official renewal standing: not but renewed (final up to date: 07/24/2020)
Formally, the sequence has but to get the thumbs up from Netflix now 4 months after its initial April 2020 release date.
Each indication is, nevertheless, that the sequence is deliberate no less than to get extra seasons. The truth is, 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 authorised 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 stated it was “95%” possible that season 2 would occur. Three days later, the crew member acknowledged that the sequence had been renewed as of Might 4th, 2020.
We’ve additionally heard rumblings from a number of information sources that season 2 is a go however nothing conclusive and one thing we had been unable to confirm.
Sadly, we’re simply going to have to attend till the official thumbs up from Netflix for now.
How nicely has Outer Banks carried out on Netflix?
No official viewing figures for the sequence has been launched however we will observe how nicely the sequence has finished due to the Netflix high 10 options.
In keeping with FlixPatrol, the sequence accrued 5321 factors on its scale and is the 19th hottest title to date in 2020.
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Outer Banks carried out nicely in the USA the place it featured within the high 10 for 50 days in whole. It resided within the high spot between April 24th and April 28th earlier than By no means Have I Ever swiped the highest spot (recently renewed for season 2).
The final time the sequence featured within the high 10 was on June 27th, 2020 in Belgium.
It’s additionally carried out nicely critically too with 14,000+ viewers taking to IMDb to offer it a 7.6/10 rating.
What to anticipate from season 2 of Outer Banks?
Earlier than we get into what we will anticipate from season 2, let’s shortly recap the occasions of season 1.
All through the sequence, we observe 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 1 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, no less than partially, within the Bahamas, it unfolds into an even bigger thriller. We preserve our outdated villains and we add some new ones. Nevertheless it all the time 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 on the top of Outer Banks season 1, 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 instructed 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 some 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 wonderful writing and plenty of point out Riverdale as a present to not observe in the identical footsteps as.
When may Outer Banks season 2 be on Netflix?
For the time being, we’re anticipating a late 2021 or early 2022 launch date for Outer Banks season 2.
The sequence itself movies in South Carolina which nonetheless has lots of restrictions with regards to filming because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Whereas we’re all ready for the subsequent season to return, Netflix has uploaded a bunch of bloopers that are nicely value watching.
Tell us down within the feedback in the event you’re trying ahead to season 2 of Outer Banks.