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The wait is finally over for fans of the hit show “Outer Banks.” Netflix just dropped the trailer and some brand new pictures for the fifth and final season. Get ready to mark your calendars and see what happens to the Pogues next. Here are ten big things we learned from the latest update.
All Ten Episodes Arrive on August 20

Fans will not have to wait too much longer because the final season officially drops on August 20. The whole season will be released all at once so you can just watch every episode in one weekend without stopping.
The End of the Split Season

Netflix is moving away from breaking the season into two parts like they did last time. You get all ten hours of the story right away without waiting extra weeks for the big conclusion to happen. According to Deadline, Season 5 will be released as a binge drop after Season 4 was split into two batches.
Cleo Blows Up the Beloved Van

The brand new trailer shows a crazy moment where Cleo actually explodes the famous Twinkie van. John B has to stand there and watch his favorite ride go up in total flames which is super sad to see.
Dealing With a Massive Heartbreak

The crew is currently stuck in Morocco and trying to cope with losing JJ during their last adventure. They are completely broken inside but they know they must keep moving forward to honor their fallen friend.
The Hunt for the Blue Crown

The gang has lost the legendary Blue Crown treasure and they are super desperate to get it back. This last mission is a huge race to secure their future and find the freedom they always wanted from the start.
Teaming Up With an Old Enemy

Things get really wild because the Pogues are forced to make a tricky alliance with Rafe. They all have to put their past problems aside to survive the dangerous road ahead of them in this final run.
Chandler Groff Is Still Causing Trouble

Chandler Groff is still out there running around and causing major problems for everyone. He is the main target now as Kiara and the rest of the group vow to finally get some payback for everything.
The Dangerous Corsairs Are Closing In

A new group called the Corsairs led by Dalia is actively hunting the teens down everywhere they go. It really feels like it is the Pogues against the entire world this time around as they face new threats.
Sneak Peek Photos Show a European Trip

Netflix shared some cool new photos showing the characters locked up and dealing with trouble overseas. The pictures tease that they eventually make their way back home to Kildare Island for more intense drama and crazy situations. Deadline reported that first-look photos place the Pogues in a European setting before they return to the Outer Banks.
Promising a Satisfying Ending for Fans

The creators promised that all the messy storylines will be wrapped up nicely by the very end of the show. Everyone involved hopes the fans will really love this last ride out to the surf break when it finally drops. Speaking to Deadline, creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke said they believe fans will be satisfied with how the story wraps up.