When does 'Outer Banks' drop on Netflix? 7 essentials to know for season 5

Get ready, Pogues. The fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series "Outer Banks" is set to premiere next month.

The highly anticipated season returns Aug. 20 on Netflix. According to the streaming

giant, the upcoming season will pick up where season 4 left off, with the Pogues at their "absolute breaking point following the tragic loss of JJ Maybank" (Rudy Pankow).

The friend group is stranded far from home and mourning the heart of their crew while in a desperate race to reclaim their future and finally win the freedom they've always been chasing.

Here's what to know about "Outer Banks" season 5.

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When does 'Outer Banks' season 5 premiere?

Aug. 20.

What time does season 5 of 'Outer Banks' drop to Netflix?

Netflix has previously stated that new shows usually drop at 3 a.m. ET on the day of the release.

How to watch 'Outer Banks'

The first four seasons of "Outer Banks" are available to stream on Netflix, with the incoming fifth season also available to watch on the streaming service.

Do you need a Netflix membership to watch 'Outer Banks'?

Yes, viewers need a paid Netflix subscription to watch "Outer Banks," including the upcoming season 5.

Netflix subscription plans start at $8.99 per month with ads, while the standard ad-free subscription costs $19.99 per month.

The highest tier, which is $26.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video.

How many episodes are in 'Outer Banks' season finale?

This season will have 10 episodes, according to Deadline.

Is this the final season of 'Outer Banks'?

Yes. Season 5 will be the final season of the hit Netflix series.

"We are over the moon to be setting out on one last trip with the Pogues," creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke previously told Tudum by Netflix. "Being back on set with our cast for this final round is nothing short of bittersweet and surreal. We can't wait to show everyone what we have in store this season — it's going to be a wild ride…"

Cast of 'Outer Banks'

Much of the initial season's cast will be returning for the fifth and final season of "Outer Banks." Among the initial cast members who will not be returning is JJ Maybank (played by Rudy Pankow). His character was tragically killed in season 4.

Here's a look at the returning cast members, per Netflix.