{
  "id": 2394846,
  "title": "Outer Banks 'gets the Yellowstone treatment' as new prequel goes ahead at Netflix — and fans are more open to it after divisive season 5 ending",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/outer-banks-gets-the-yellowstone-treatment-as-new-prequel-goes-ahead",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T15:05:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/outer-banks-season-5-ending-prequel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix is producing a new prequel series called Kildare, which will explore the origins of Kildare's deep social divide in the Outer Banks universe. The series, set 20 years before the main series, will be directed by creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke. With the divisive ending of season 5, fans may be more open to the prequel, hoping it can rectify certain overlooked storylines. Some fans hope to see more of characters like Big John, the mother of the Camerons, and Sheriff Peterkin, while others are eager to learn more about Kiara's (Madison Bailey) parents and the reasons behind her father's hatred towards them.",
  "summary": "Whether you loved or loathed the Outer Banks season 5 ending, don't panic. A prequel is coming at Netflix — and it could finally flesh out one overlooked storyline.",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix producing prequel series Kildare",
    "Set 20 years before main series",
    "Directed by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, Shannon Burke"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}