The release of season 4 part 2 on Netflix left Outer Banks fans reeling in a shocking twist. Sarah Cameron, played by Madelyn Cline, learned that she is pregnant with her longtime boyfriend-turned-husband John B, portrayed by Chase Stokes.
This unexpected revelation is the first of its kind for the hit Netflix series, which has steadily increased the stakes with each new season but has never before introduced a pregnancy plotline. The news comes after weeks of fan speculation, fueled by the trailer for Part 2, which debuted at the Poguelandia fan event in Santa Monica.
Sarah confirms the pregnancy in episode 7 after taking two positive tests in the pharmacy bathroom. When her best friend Kiara (played by Madison Bailey) discovers the tests, Sarah wastes no time in sharing the news, albeit nervously.
“It’s impeccable timing,” Sarah remarks, alluding to the Pogues’ ongoing fight to keep the land they purchased with the El Dorado gold, as well as their hunt for Blackbeard’s legendary treasure. As Kiara points out, the Pogues are once again “homeless, broke…and chased by killers”—hardly an ideal situation for bringing a new life into the world.
However, Kiara is quick to offer her support, assuring Sarah, “You’re going to be an amazing mom. And John B loves you. And you have all of us. They say it takes a village.”
It doesn’t take long for Sarah to break the news to her husband, John B, who responds with a mix of shock and tenderness. “I’m really, really scared. I don’t know what to do,” Sarah confesses. “I don’t know how to do this. I know you don’t know how to do this. And we’re… so young. I understand that the timing is probably not ideal.
But John B remains steadfast, pulling Sarah into his arms and promising, “We’re going to figure this out. Because we always do.” Just days ago, Netflix announced the renewal of Outer Banks for a fifth and final season. In a bittersweet social media post, Chase Stokes, who plays John B, expressed his mixed emotions, calling season 5 “one last ride” and thanking fans for their unwavering support over the past five years.
“My hearts are heavy,” Stokes wrote, acknowledging that this next season will be the final one for the beloved Pogues. “Thank you to everybody who has tuned in these past five years. You’ve given us more than we could ever give back to you. It’s always going to be Pogues 4 Life.”
Fans ponder the implications of Sarah’s pregnancy and how it will shape the final chapter for these treasure-hunting friends as the Outer Banks universe prepares to draw to a close. Will the addition of a “poguelet” complicate the Pogues’ high-stakes adventures? And how will parenthood impact the dynamic between John B and Sarah?
These are questions that the show’s creators, Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke, are undoubtedly grappling with as they craft the concluding storylines. The trio revealed in a recent interview that they found the decision to end Outer Banks after five seasons challenging, yet they remain committed to crafting a final season that truly honors the beloved characters and their journeys.
“From this beginning, we imagined a mystery that would lead to a five-season journey of adventure, treasure hunting, and friendship,” they shared. “With a little sadness but also excitement, we’re putting Season Four behind us and are turning to Season Five, in which we hope to bring our beloved Pogues home in the way we imagined and planned years ago.”
Fans will no doubt be eagerly awaiting the release of Outer Banks’ farewell season, eager to see how Sarah’s pregnancy and the group’s latest challenges will shape the Pogues’ final adventure together.