Outer Banks 2020
“Bring it on home.”
What is Outer Banks?
Outer Banks is an American action-adventure mystery teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 15, 2020. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, the series is also known by the abbreviation OBX.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 15, 2020
- Last aired
- Nov 7, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 50 episodes and an average 54-minute runtime.
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Overview
Outer Banks is an American action-adventure mystery teen drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 15, 2020. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, the series is also known by the abbreviation OBX. The story is set in a community located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which is described as an island of haves and have-nots. The plot follows a tight-knit group of teenagers, including a character named John B, who enlist his three best friends to search for a legendary treasure. This quest is linked to the disappearance of John B's father. As the group unearths a long-buried secret, they set off a chain of illicit events. The teenagers navigate this mystery and adventure together throughout the series. The show features cast members including Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and J.D. The series is listed as having a production span from 2020 to 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A group of teens embarks on a dangerous treasure hunt that changes their lives forever.”
- Engaging mystery with high stakes
- Strong friendships and character dynamics
- Some plot elements may feel predictable
- Pacing can be uneven in early episodes
You enjoy teen-driven adventure stories with mystery and heart.
Suitable for teens and up, with mild language and some intense situations.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Apr 15, 2020
- E2 The Lucky Compass Core Apr 15, 2020
- E3 The Forbidden Zone Core Apr 15, 2020
- E4 Spy Games Core Apr 15, 2020
- E5 Midsummers Core Apr 15, 2020
- E6 Parcel 9 Core Apr 15, 2020
- E7 Dead Calm Core Apr 15, 2020
- E8 The Runway Core Apr 15, 2020
- E9 The Bell Tower Mytharc Apr 15, 2020
- E10 The Phantom Mytharc Apr 15, 2020
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Gold Mytharc Jul 30, 2021
- E2 The Heist Core Jul 30, 2021
- E3 Prayers Core Jul 30, 2021
- E4 Homecoming Core Jul 30, 2021
- E5 The Darkest Hour Core Jul 30, 2021
- E6 My Druthers Core Jul 30, 2021
- E7 The Bonfire Core Jul 30, 2021
- E8 The Cross Core Jul 30, 2021
- E9 Trapped Mytharc Jul 30, 2021
- E10 The Coastal Venture Mytharc Jul 30, 2021
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Poguelandia Mytharc Feb 23, 2023
- E2 The Bells Core Feb 23, 2023
- E3 Fathers and Sons Core Feb 23, 2023
- E4 The Diary Core Feb 23, 2023
- E5 Heists Core Feb 23, 2023
- E6 The Dark Forest Core Feb 23, 2023
- E7 Happy Anniversary Core Feb 23, 2023
- E8 Tapping the Rudder Core Feb 23, 2023
- E9 Welcome to Kitty Hawk Mytharc Feb 23, 2023
- E10 Secret of the Gnomon Mytharc Feb 23, 2023
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Enduro Mytharc Oct 10, 2024
- E2 Blackbeard Core Oct 10, 2024
- E3 The Lupine Corsairs Core Oct 10, 2024
- E4 The Swell Core Oct 10, 2024
- E5 Albatross Core Oct 10, 2024
- E6 The Town Council Core Nov 7, 2024
- E7 Mothers and Fathers Core Nov 7, 2024
- E8 Family Plot Mytharc Nov 7, 2024
- E9 The Storm Mytharc Nov 7, 2024
- E10 The Blue Crown Mytharc Nov 7, 2024
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 20, 2026
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E6 Episode 6 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E7 Episode 7 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E8 Episode 8 Core Aug 20, 2026
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Aug 20, 2026
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Aug 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Outer Banks based on a book?
No, it is an original television series created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke.
Where is Outer Banks filmed?
The series is set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, though filming locations may vary.
What genre is Outer Banks?
It is an action-adventure mystery teen drama series.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows John B and his tight-knit group of friends on their treasure hunt.
Is there a treasure in Outer Banks?
The plot revolves around searching for a legendary treasure linked to one character's father.