Outer Banks Season 5: Cast Reflects on the Pogues' Final Journeys

The fifth and final season of the Netflix series Outer Banks has been released, bringing the story of the Pogues to a close. In interviews with ScreenRant, the main cast members have shared their thoughts on how their characters' stories conclude, expressing general satisfaction with the series finale.

Rafe Cameron Finds Peace After Years of Turmoil

Actor Drew Starkey, who portrays Rafe Cameron, stated that he is pleased with the resolution of his character's arc. Starkey acknowledged the difficulty of concluding numerous interconnected storylines over five seasons but felt that Rafe ultimately reaches a state of tranquility.

I feel good. I feel like there's a bit of resolution. It's hard to resolve all these characters over the course of five seasons. There's a lot of storylines that go on. But no, I'm feeling good. I'm feeling like Rafe has found a bit of peace after years of torment. I think it landed in a place that I felt good about, for sure.

Pope Heyward Receives What He Needs, Not Necessarily What He Wanted

Jonathan Daviss, who plays Pope Heyward, discussed how his character's ambitions evolved throughout the series. Daviss noted that Pope's conclusion may not align with his initial goals but provides him with what he truly requires after his experiences.

I think, with Pope, he's had so many different goals throughout the series - from the scholarship, to the cross, to the second goal, to the crown, to the gold again. I think both [Pope and John B.] have so many different treasures and so many different motivations and so many different wants. In trying, over the course of five seasons of the show, to wrap everything up in a tight bow, I think he comes out better. It might not be exactly what he thought he wanted when he started, but I think he gets what he needed.

John B. Finally Achieves the Family He Longed For

Chase Stokes, the actor behind John B., explained that his character's ending connects directly to his initial motivation. Stokes emphasized that John B.'s search for family and peace is ultimately fulfilled through the bonds he forms with the Pogues.

I think we meet John B. really longing for family, and he gets that. It's his found family that becomes the actual family that he has forever. And I think he wants peace. That's really what all of this stems from in the beginning.