A character looking surprised in Outer Banks season 4Outer Banks spinoffs are being considered. The Netflix show, which will be ending with the upcoming Outer Banks season 5, is a teen drama set in North Carolina that follows a treasure hunt and other adventures which take place amid the tension between the Kooks, rich seasonal residents of the titular region, and the Pogues, the less privileged locals. The ensemble cast of the show includes Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss, Austin North, Charles Esten, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, and Fiona Palomo.

Deadline recently spoke with the show’s co-creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke while they were promoting season 4, part 2, which debuted on Netflix on November 7. While they teased their anticipation for the show’s final season, they also hinted that there are “other stories in this universe down the line.” However, they did not detail exactly what shape these other stories will take, though the report says they “indicated that ideas for potential spinoff series and other universe offshoots are being explored.” Read the full quote from the creators below:

We are excited for Season 5, and we’re excited for other stories in this universe down the line.

What This Means For Outer Banks

The Show’s Popularity Is Still Strong Despite Its Impending Finale

Kiara holding onto JJ on the back of his bike in Outer Banks season 3

Despite the show’s popularity, the impending Outer Banks ending is occurring due to a variety of reasons unrelated to Netflix’s tendency to cancel shows that extend too far beyond four seasons because of the increased costs of retaining talent. It is ending because the creators’ vision was always a five-season story, though the increasing divide between the actors ages and their teenage characters may be another factor. However, the show’s enduring popularity means that spinoffs focusing on different parts of the show’s universe could be a particularly viable option to pursue in the face of those factors.

Outer Banks Season 4 Character Age
Outer Banks Season 4 Actor Age While Filming

John B – 19 Years Old
Chase Stokes – 31 Years Old

Sarah – 19 Years Old
Madelyn Cline – 26 Years Old

Pope – 19 Years Old
Jonathan Daviss – 24 Years Old

Kiara – 19 Years Old
Madison Bailey – 25 Years Old

JJ – 19 Years Old
Rudy Pankow – 25 Years Old

Cleo – 19 Years Old
Carlacia Grant – 33 Years Old

Rafe – 21 Years Old
Drew Starkey – 30 Years Old

It is also possible that certain members of the Outer Banks cast could return in a potential spinoff, though the majority may wish to explore projects outside the Netflix show. The latter option seems more likely, as quite a few of them have already used their breakout roles to transition into feature films. This includes Chase Stokes, who recently starred opposite Joey King in the YA adaptation Uglies, and Drew Starkey, who plays Daniel Craig’s love interest in the new Luca Guadagnino movie Queer, which has garnered major Oscar buzz.

Our Take On The Outer Banks Spinoff

Netflix Will Probably Commit To The New Show

JJ standing in Outer Banks

Ultimately, even though the exact characters and storyline won’t be known for quite some time, the Outer Banks spinoff seems likely to happen. Netflix has already set a precedent for developing spinoffs to some of their most popular titles, including Bridgerton with Queen Charlotte, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before with XO, Kitty, and Stranger Things with an upcoming untitled spinoff. If it becomes a success at the same level, it could potentially even run as long as the flagship show.