The Pogues are officially back — and if the Outer Banks Season 5 trailer is any indication, their final adventure is going to be an emotional one. After dropping a brief teaser last month, Netflix finally released the full trailer for the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, giving even more clues about how the fan-favorite series will come to an end.
Following the heartbreaking events of Season 4, the stakes have never been higher for John B., Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo as they set out on what may be their most dangerous adventure yet. Naturally, fans have wasted zero time dissecting the trailer, and have already come up with theories, analyzed clues, and broken down all the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments in an effort to predict what this season has in store. From predictions about the Blue Crown treasure to theories about who will make it out alive, fans are already piecing together what they think will happen before the final season premieres on Aug. 20.
Whether they’re spot on or completely off the mark won’t be determined until Season 5 drops, but in the meantime, these are some of the biggest Outer Banks Season 5 theories based on the trailer.
- JJ Will Make a Return
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Even though JJ’s death in Season 4 seemed very final, some fans aren’t convinced we’ve seen the last of him. Some people think he’ll return through flashbacks, dream sequences, or even a possible resurrection, thanks to the Blue Crown treasure. Many fans are holding onto hope that the series’ pattern of characters being presumed dead and coming back will continue, and that JJ could somehow make a return before the series ends.
- Rafe Will Join the Pogues For Good
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The trailer shows Rafe working alongside the Pogues, leading people to believe his redemption arc is finally coming to an end. After spending much of the series as an antagonist, fans think the final season could see him fully embracing the group as they search for the Blue Crown and get their revenge on Groff.
- Someone Won’t Make It
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With this being the final season, fans are convinced JJ won’t be the only major character to die. The trailer had a noticeably darker tone, and was filled with explosions, car crashes, and dangerous oceans — leaving people to believe someone will die before the Pogues’ story ends. Whether it’s the death of a villain like Groff or a sacrifice from a Pogue, fans think the series will raise the stakes one last time for an emotional finale.
- Kiara & Rafe Will End Up Together
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One of the more unexpected theories circulating online is that Kiara and Rafe will develop a romantic connection in Season 5. Supporters think Rafe’s redemption arc could bring the pair together, while others think it’s unlikely because of JJ’s death and the fact that Rafe is currently dating his girlfriend, Sofia.
- It’ll All Come Full Circle
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Many fans think the final season will end by revealing John B. has been narrating the story to his and Sarah’s child all along. Since he’s served as the series’ narrator from the very beginning, it could be that his retelling is him looking back on all his adventures. If this theory is true, it would bring the series full circle, and give fans an emotional and fulfilling ending that Outer Banks deserves.