Outer Banks Season 4: Cast, Release Date, Trailer, and Everything Else to Know

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Across its first three seasons, Outer Banks has followed the swashbuckling adventures of John B (Chase Stokes) and his friends. And just when we thought they were about to take another L in their treasure hunt, the Season 3 finale delivered a major win for the Pogues. Not only did they at last get their hands on the gold, but they got their hands on the gold from the fabled city of El Dorado itself. 

So what's the next hunt? At the ceremony celebrating their discovery of El Dorado, a man approached John B and his friends. He needs their help in uncovering the truth behind the journal of Edward Teach — more commonly known as Blackbeard. The Pogues have a lot to think about before they say yes to using this age-old diary as their next treasure map. After all, their last expedition led to John B and Sarah (Madelyn Cline) watching their fathers die.

"I would like to think that there's going to be quite a bit of hesitation of jumping back into a world where they've lost a lot collectively," Stokes told TV Guide in February 2023. "I think there's now this newfound trust in one another to make the decision collectively and not just as a singular individual, and that goes for the entirety of the Pogues." 

Outer Banks is coming back this fall, and the first full trailer for Season 4 is here. Here's everything we know so far about the new season.

Outer Banks Season 4 latest news

On Sept. 24, Netflix released the trailer for Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1, and it promises plenty of action as the Pogues are pulled back into the game. As John B's narration teases, "You might be wondering, 'What happens after you find the lost city of El Dorado and you're stranded with a sackful of gold?' Let me catch you up." 

Outer Banks Season 4 release date

Outer Banks Season 4 will be split into two 5-episode parts. Part 1 releases Oct. 10, while Part 2 releases Nov. 7. 

What will Outer Banks Season 4 be about? 

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix for Outer Banks Season 4: "Following last season's 18-month flash-forward showing Wes Genrette's proposal for the Pogues to find Blackbeard's treasure, Season 4 takes us back in time to the lead-up of that moment. After finding the gold at El Dorado, the Pogues return to the OBX and commit to having a 'normal' life. They've built themselves a new safe haven, officially dubbed 'Poguelandia 2.0,' where they live together and run a fairly successful bait, tackle, and charter tour shop. But after some financial setbacks, John B, Sarah, Kiara, JJ, Pope, and Cleo take Wes up on his offer, drawn back into the 'G' game for a whole new adventure. But before they know it, they're well in over their heads, with dangerous new enemies hot on their heels racing them to the treasure. Meanwhile, their problems are only growing, and they're forced to question their past, present, and future — who they really are, has it all been worth it, and how much are they willing to risk?"

Outer Banks Season 4 trailers and teasers

Before the full trailer was released in September, the first teaser trailer for Outer Banks Season 4 dropped in late August. It begins, of course, with John B's narration. He says the Pogues have finally found the gold, and that's where the story should've ended. "But really," John B continues, "it was only the beginning." We then see him and his friends on a boat, in the middle of the night. It's safe to say this new hunt for Blackbeard's treasure is, well, anything but safe. Watch the full teaser below.

Earlier in August, Netflix also released an in-world commercial for Outer Banks Season 4. Written and directed by Jonathan Daviss, the video features the Pogues telling viewers why they should visit The Kildare County Surf Shop. Among many reasons, it's "built by Pogues — for Pogues."

At Tudum: A Global Fan Event in June 2023, Netflix shared a sneak peek video of the cast getting ready for Season 4. One by one, the Pogues pose in front of the iconic Twinkie until we see them all gather in the van. On to the next adventure!

Outer Banks Season 4 cast

On Feb. 29, Netflix shared the new faces we'll be meeting in Outer Banks Season 4. Here are the actors joining the cast and their character descriptions, according to Tudum:

• J. Anthony Crane as Chandler Groff. Darkly grief stricken over the loss of his wife, he is welcoming to the Pogues on their latest adventure.
• Pollyanna McIntosh as Dalia, a revolutionary-like leader and worldly baddie on a plunder who comes face to face with the Pogues.
• Brianna Brown as Hollis Robinson. The biggest realtor on the island, who previously worked with Ward in a successful business deal, she now has her eye on Rafe for a new venture.
• Rigo Sanchez as Lightner, an imposing stranger with a piratical nerve. This dangerous and calculating outdoorsman appears to test the Pogues. 
• Mia Challis as Ruthie, a wild child with a toxic streak who develops a close relationship with Topper.

Netflix has also announced the series regulars returning: 

• Chase Stokes as John B
• Madelyn Cline as Sarah
  
• Rudy Pankow as JJ
  
• Madison Bailey as Kiara
  
• Jonathan Daviss as Pope
• Carlacia Grant as Cleo
• Drew Starkey as Rafe
• Austin North as Topper

Fiona Palomo, who plays Sofia, is also set to return and was upped to series regular.

Outer Banks Season 4 first look photos

Netflix has released first look images of Season 4, which preview romantic moments, motorcycle action, and Pogues doing Pogue things.

How to watch Outer Banks

The first three seasons of Outer Banks are available to stream on Netflix. Season 4 Part 1 premieres Oct. 10 on Netflix.