logline: A group of teenagers from the wrong side of the tracks stumble upon a treasure map that unearths a long buried secret.

Source: IMDb

After a highly successful inaugural season, Outer Banks transplants our beloved Pogue leader and pogue-at-heart to a different coastal locale in an action-packed second season. It picks up right where season 1 left off, with the Pogues mourning their leader John B (yes, they still say the middle initial). But, little do they know, John B is alive in the Bahamas with newly minted Kook-turned-Pogue, Sarah Cameron. This show still has the dichotomy of the haves and have-nots, the Kooks and the Pogues. But in my opinion, they rarely explore this dichotomy beyond the surface level idea that cash reigns supreme. "Stupid things have positive outcomes all the time" is the philosophy of wild card Pogue JJ. This philosophy could easily apply to the entire season. Stupid things constantly occur, with far too many coincidences to chock it up to chance. The ten-episode season also veers into a Fast and Furious franchise territory with many seemingly recycled car chases. Season 2 is a high-octane joy ride that occasionally packs an emotional punch. The emotions derive more from the stellar cast as opposed to writing. The dialogue is seldom inspired, but the actors make it work. I will detail my favorites in the 'favorite characters' section as usual. In my review of last season, I thoroughly discussed the lack of shirts on the island. This season, open button-up and sleeveless were the styles. Season 2 is far more convoluted than season 1, with multiple unrelated subplots that don't further the character. None will be spoiled here, but be ready for some head-scratchers. All in all, Outer Banks season 2 is occasionally stupid but has a positive outcome about 70% of the time.

my favorite characters:

Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron: HE IS A PROACTIVE TYPE OF PERSON, OKAY? Rafe's development from a preppy secondary bully to a full-on psychopath is a feat to be seen. Although his mental issues are more sketched out than blatantly named. With multiple mentions and even his admission that he is 'not okay,' Rafe's mental well-being suffers. Rafe was a primarily forgettable character at the beginning of Season 1. This two-season arc — portrayed incredibly by Drew Starkey — leads him to be my favorite character.
Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank: he's back. Our redneck Han Solo is back. On further inspection, JJ is just the Pogue version of Rafe. Albeit less psychopathic. Unfortunately, JJ's story takes a back seat this season to Kie and Pope's home lives. JJ's relationship with his father was a season 1 subplot that mostly fell by the wayside. It was also seemingly cured when Kie gave him stern denunciation. However, JJ's harebrained schemes and iconic line delivery lands him back in favorite characters.

this show is rated tv-ma. here’s why:

Language
Mild Violence
Alcohol and Drug Use

my favorite part: I noticed that they really doubled down on the gun-toting this season. THERE ARE SO MANY GUNS. Gun Control is very much necessary in this town. The fact that 95% of the random drama is caused by guns should be enough to take the guns away from the psychopathic wealthy.

where to watch:

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