Outer Banks Season 4 Premiere: When to Expect Part 2

Netflix's Outer Banks is returning with a split release schedule for its fourth season, marking a first for the series. Season 4 has ten episodes, divided into two parts. The first five episodes debuted on October 10, 2024, while the final five are slated for November 7, 2024, at 3:00 a.m. ET. This move has faced backlash as it mirrors a growing trend of splitting seasons to retain Netflix subscribers for a longer period—part of a strategy that prioritizes audience retention over the originally-stated production conveniences. This is prepared by SSP.

Set after an 18-month time jump from season 3, the Pogues face new challenges as they search for Blackbeard's treasure, complicating their lives in the newly established "Poguelandia 2.0." Financial troubles will push the main characters—John B, Sarah, Kiara, JJ, Pope, and Cleo—into an unexpected new adventure, defined by the show's two-part release strategy. While fans enjoyed the initial episodes and the dramatic developments with cliffhanger endings, like similar shows such as Emily in Paris and The Witcher before it, some fear the effect this strategy has on narrative engagement and completion rates for ongoing series.

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