I just watched Season 2, and it didnโt change my opinion about this show. ITโS SO GOOD!!!
(Note: This is a spoiler-free review.)
Itโs not your typical teenage show about love or school life, but thatโs the beauty of it. The story is unique, one that you donโt see a lot in shows/movies nowadays, but it was executed well. It focuses on a group of teenagers embarking on a quest to find a treasure, while encountering countless adversities along the way, may it be other people who also want the treasure, the cops, or their personal conflicts. If you think this show would just be another clichรฉd show with one-dimensional and forgettable characters, think again. Itโs actually the opposite.
Outer Banks/OBX manages to keep the balance between humor, drama, action, and mystery. Every episode is a wild rollercoaster ride, with so many twists and cliffhangers driving you crazy. The writers surely know how to put the right cliffhangers at the right timing, without forcing it. Watching the Poguesโ (the main characters) adventure feels like youโre also part of the adventure, and there is seriously no dull or boring moment of this show. Donโt even dare to yawn or blink, because once you do, something big happens. I swear, this show just really surprises you!! Not to mention, the characters are well-written, and the fantastic actors made them even more interesting. John B would seem like your typical protagonist, but heโs a very strong-willed and courageous person, that you would love rooting for him. JJ, Pope, and Kie are more than just John Bโs best friends, they all had intricate stories to tell that clearly explains the reasons for their actions throughout the show. And despite the unusual plot, you would still be able to relate with them. The antagonists of the show were also well-developed, you can see how their backgrounds reflect their personalities, and you would really hate them so much. Sarah was also a great character, but I donโt want to spoil about her role in the story.
The only problem with this show is that there are some unrealistic scenes, and lots of dumb decisions that the characters keep making, but I believe it shows us how the treasure hunt affects them. They become both courageous and conflicted. They want to get the gold, that they resort to doing the most dangerous feats, even if sometimes, they donโt get to think things through and just put their lives on the line. That clearly shows how far they are willing to go just for the treasure that they think they deserve to get. And you gotta admit, those dumb and unrealistic scenes make a show fun to watch, right? Thatโs the case for OBX, although OBX manages to maintain the magic of its storyline and characters whilst having those scenes.
This is by far one of the best shows Netflix ever made. Itโs not perfect, but you would naturally enjoy it. So, what are you waiting for? If youโre still looking at reviews or asking your friendsโ opinions, you better stop. Just get your popcorn, and watch this show already! Youโre in for a wild ride, but believe me, you wonโt ever regret it.