The third season of Outer Banks has left fans on the edge of their seats with a cliffhanger that sets up a new mystery for the treasure-hunting Pogues to solve in the upcoming fourth season. The kids are tasked with a new assignment by a shadowy old businessman who pulls out a manuscript that dates back to 1718 and displays it to them. It turns out to be Blackbeard’s captain’s log, and this sets up a new story arc for the show.
Blackbeard, whose given name was Edward Teach, was a notorious pirate who operated between the 17th and 18th centuries. He sailed the Caribbean Sea, fought wars, and buried a fortune in gold. His intimidating persona and bloodthirsty exploits inspired the vicious pirate archetype found in so many popular works of fiction and films today.
Piracy flourished off the coast of North Carolina, particularly the Outer Banks, in the 18th century. Blackbeard and his crew harassed the coastal villages, much to the dismay of the locals. Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara in the show, grew up hearing tales of this notorious pirate while she was in North Carolina. The treasure hunt has historical roots in North Carolina, which is a neat touch, Bailey remarked.
Blackbeard’s ship sank after running aground on a beach in 1718, and in 2011, North Carolina state authorities confirmed that the debris was located in Beaufort, some 200 miles south of the Outer Banks. The topic of pirates occupied a considerable portion of the eighth-grade history curriculum, and Blackbeard played a pivotal role in that.
The introduction of Blackbeard’s manuscript in the season finale suggests the beginning of a new story arc for the show. It is possible that this is the only plotline for Season 4 or the beginning of a much bigger arc that spans multiple seasons. The Pogues have earned a stellar reputation for their ability to figure out these conundrums and deliver the goods.
The stranger suggested that they add Blackbeard’s riches to their already outstanding CV, which already included the Royal Merchant and El Dorado. Fans are eagerly waiting for the release date of Outer Banks Season 4 on Netflix.