{
  "id": 1977574,
  "title": "‘Outer Banks’ Prequel in the Works as Netflix Original Ends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/outer-banks-prequel-in-the-works-as-netflix-original-ends",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T16:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/outer-banks-prequel-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A prequel to the popular Netflix series \"Outer Banks\" is currently in development, TheWrap has reported. This new project, set 20 years prior to the main series, is being created by the original show's creators, Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke. The prequel aims to delve into the origins of the deep social divides between the wealthy Kooks and the working-class Pogues on Kildare Island. Josh Pate revealed, \"We're working on the script... we're working hard on it with our awesome partners from Netflix.\" Netflix has not commented on the prequel. The original \"Outer Banks\" debuted in 2020 and quickly gained popularity, following the adventures of John B. and his Pogue friends in their treasure hunt for clues about his late father. The series has been praised for its engaging storyline, teen romance, and witty humor.",
  "summary": "The young adult drama concludes its five-season run on Thursday The post ‘Outer Banks’ Prequel in the Works as Netflix Original Ends appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}