“P4L” apparently doesn’t imply without end. Outer Banks followers have been heartbroken when Rudy Pankow‘s character, JJ, died on the finish of season 4. Now that season 5 was declared to be present’s final, hypothesis arose about how lengthy the collection was speculated to go. So, was OBX canceled after season 5?
For the diehard Pogues, Hollywood Life has rounded up all the pieces you want to learn about season 5 of OBX and why will probably be the final one.
Did Rudy Pankow Stop ‘Outer Banks’?
No, Rudy didn’t depart Outer Banks. Whereas talking with Netflix about his character’s demise, Rudy pointed to JJ’s selflessness, which helped the actor come to phrases along with his demise.
“Once I first came upon JJ was gonna danger all of it and never make it, I understood it,” Rudy instructed Netflix after season 4 half 2 aired in November 2024. “And the dangers acquired larger and greater, and the stakes acquired greater and better.”
Per Netflix, JJ’s demise was all the time deliberate by collection creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke. Josh instructed the outlet that though “it was a extremely laborious resolution” to kill off JJ, his demise “units the stage for an epic fifth and ultimate season.”
“We’re planning a narrative of redemption, and a season that embodies the friendship that JJ had come to characterize,” Josh added. “JJ’s demise was a tough however mandatory piece of the structure for the story, and we plan on honoring that as a lot as we will as a result of we love the character as a lot because the followers do. And Rudy’s an awesome pal of ours.”
Why Is ‘OBX’ Season 5 the Final One?
Josh, Jonas and Shannon penned a heartfelt letter to OBX followers, which revealed that that they had all the time anticipated a 5 season-long present.
“Seven years in the past, in the summertime of 2017, we got here throughout a photograph of youngsters on a seashore at nightfall throughout an influence outage,” the collection creators wrote. “That picture sparked an concept for a narrative of 4 greatest associates who solely wish to have time on a regular basis. From this starting, we imagined a thriller that will result in a five-season journey of journey, treasure looking, and friendship.”
On the finish of their notice — which was addressed to the Pogues — Josh, Jonas and Shannon wrote, “Now, with somewhat disappointment but additionally pleasure, we’re placing season 4 behind us and are turning to season 5, wherein we hope to deliver our beloved Pogues dwelling in the best way we imagined and deliberate 5 years in the past.”
‘Outer Banks’ Season 5 Solid Record
Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, Carlacia Grant, Jonathan Davies, Madison Bailey, Drew Starkey and Austin North are all in season 5.
It’s nonetheless unclear if Rudy will come again for the fifth season, however followers are holding onto the hope that they might see him in flashback scenes. Whereas talking with Netflix, Rudy formally bid his castmates and crew of OBX farewell, which could possibly be a sign that he’s not returning for season 5.
“I wish to depart the forged and crew with the most important ‘thanks,’” Rudy mentioned. “It’s been such a pleasure to return to work. That is by far the most important factor I’ve ever achieved in [my] expertise, and to have this as my begin is a begin of a lifetime. I’m going to overlook it. Thanks for therefore many enjoyable reminiscences I’ll have the remainder of my life. … To all of the followers that present a lot help and love for JJ, I simply wish to say thanks. It actually did make an influence on me, taking part in him. It’s been an honor to deliver him to life for you guys, and it’s been a pleasure to play him. And P4L!”