Season 2

Season 2 is the second season of Netflix original series Outer Banks consisting of ten episodes. It premiered on July 30, 2021 on Netflix.

On December 7, 2021, Netflix renewed the series for a third season^[1]^[2] that premiered on February 23, 2023.^[3]

Synopsis[]

New friends also bring new foes as they’re back on the trail of the gold, while the stakes for Kiara, Pope, and JJ rapidly escalate at home. The $400 million is still in the game, but will the uncovering of a new-found secret reunite the group for a fresh mission? The adventure of a lifetime awaits, but uncharted waters ahead mean our Pogues must do all they can to make it out alive.

Cast[]

Main[]

Recurring[]

Episodes[]

Image	Episode Information
	"The Gold" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 01 / 11 Directed by: Jonas Pate Written by: Josh Pate and Shannon Burke
John B tries to evade capture as he zeroes in on the gold, but a promise to Sarah could derail his plans. Back home, his friends face life without him.
	"The Heist" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 02 / 12 Directed by: Jonas Pate Written by: Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke
With time running out, John B and Sarah strike an uneasy bargain, while Kiara, JJ and Pope search for evidence that could implicate Ward and Rafe.
	"Prayers" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 03 / 13 Directed by: Jonas Pate Written by: Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke
A desperate scramble for help lands John B and Sarah in questionable surroundings. Pope receives a mysterious summons to an out-of-town meeting.
	"Homecoming" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 04 / 14 Directed by: Jonas Pate Written by: Shannon Burke
Low on gas and strapped for cash, John B and Sarah run into trouble. Pope's appointment in Charleston takes an ominous turn over a proposed trade.
	"The Darkest Hour" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 05 / 15 Directed by: Valerie Weiss Written by: Josh Pate and Shannon Burke
JJ cooks up a risky plan to help out John B. Pope hunts down information about the key. Kiara and Sarah both deal with family fallout over the Pogues.
	"My Druthers" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 06 / 16 Directed by: Sunny Hodge Written by: Josh Pate and Shannon Burke
John B bristles when Sarah reconnects with a former flame. Ward's web of lies starts to unravel. Pope discovers a shocking family secret.
	"The Bonfire" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 07 / 17 Directed by: Darnell Martin Written by: Josh pate and Shannon Burke
Reeling from Ward's actions, Sarah finds her loyalties to John B and the Pogues put to the test. At the annual bonfire, jealousies and tempers flare.
	"The Cross" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 08 / 18 Directed by: Darnell Martin Written by: Josh Pate and Shannon Burke
Armed with new clues, the group braves perilous roads and swampland as they race to keep part of Pope's history from falling into the wrong hands.
	"Trapped" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 09 / 19 Directed by: Jonas Pate Written by: Josh Pate and Shannon Burke
The Pogues deal with a slew of setbacks - a medical emergency, a nosy neighbor, parental ultimatums - as they attempt to save Pope's family legacy.
	"The Coastal Venture" Airdate: July 30, 2021 Episode / Series Number: 10 / 20 Directed by: Jonas Pate Written by: Josh Pate and Shannon Burke
John B, Pope, JJ and Kiara brace for a showdown on board the ship, while Sarah realizes the harsh truth of her distressing family situation.

Production[]

Development[]

Netflix renewed the series for a second season on July 24, 2020, about three months after its April premiere.^[6] The second season was also announced on their social media's as well as the cast's social media accounts.

Casting[]

Elizabeth Mitchell was cast in a recurring role for the second season on October 22, 2020.^[7] Carlacia Grant joined the cast as a recurring role for the second season on April 15, 2021.^[8]

Filming[]

The cast finished production on April 5th, 2021, "What a labor of love this season has been" Chase Stokes (John B) written under his Instagram post. 2 months later, Netflix had dropped the bomb to their audiences with a teaser stating that OBX2 was being released on June 30th, 2021.

Gallery[]

Images[]

Videos[]

Outer Banks 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix

Outer Banks 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix

Outer Banks Season 2 - Official Clip- Alive - Netflix

Outer Banks Season 2 - Official Clip- Fired - Netflix

Outer Banks Season 2 - Official Clip- John B and Sarah Sunset Dance - Netflix

Get Ready for Outer Banks Season 2! - Official Cast Recap - Season 1 - Netflix

Outer Banks Cast celebrate Season 2 with a very special surprise! + BTS moments, trivia, & fan fun!

The Cast of Outer Banks Compete To See Who's The Best Actor - That's So Emo - Cosmopolitan

Notes/Trivia[]

Josh and Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke will return as executive producers and showrunners for season two.^[9]
The announcement for Season 2 was made 100 days after Season 1 had been released.
Filming for season two is rumored to start on the 31st of August and concluded in April 2021.^[10]^[11]

References[]

[twitter-1] This just in from Poguelandia... Outer Banks will be back for a third season!

[deadline-2] ‘Outer Banks’ Renewed For Season 3 By Netflix

[3] ‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 Gets Netflix Premiere Date, First-Look Photos

[Deadline1-4] Mitchell Joins ‘Outer Banks’; ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Casts Hal Cumpston

[5] ‘Outer Banks’: Carlacia Grant Joins Season 2 Cast In Recurring Role

[Twitter-6] Twitter

[7] Elizabeth Mitchell Joins ‘Outer Banks’

[8] ‘Outer Banks’: Carlacia Grant Joins Season 2 Cast In Recurring Role

[HollywoodRep-9] Outer Banks Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix - Hollywood Reporter

[10] Outer Banks season 2 starts filming soon - Fansided

[11] Wow, we have officially wrapped S2 of @obx WHOS ‘S READY TO SEE IT?!

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