Actor Drew Starkey arrived at the Outer Banks Season 5 fan farewell and red-carpet event in Los Angeles on July 13, 2026 [1, 2].
The appearance marks the end of a major Netflix production as the cast and crew gathered to bid farewell to the audience. The event served as a final celebration for the series, which has concluded its run after five seasons [1, 2].
Starkey, who portrays the character Rafe Cameron, joined his co-stars at the venue to acknowledge the show's impact on its global fanbase [1, 3]. The gathering included the Pogue Awards, a themed celebration designed to honor the journey of the characters, and the actors who played them [3].
The event took place in California, where fans and industry professionals gathered to mark the series finale [2, 3]. The production has spanned five seasons [1], evolving from a story of treasure hunting into a wider cultural phenomenon for the streaming platform.
While the red carpet focused on the celebratory nature of the farewell, it also highlighted the transition for the actors as they move toward new projects following the wrap of the fifth season [1, 2]. Starkey's presence at the event emphasized the camaraderie of the cast during the show's final chapter [1, 3].
“Drew Starkey joined the cast to celebrate the conclusion of Outer Banks after five seasons.”
The conclusion of Outer Banks after five seasons represents the end of one of Netflix's consistent young-adult hits. By hosting a high-profile fan farewell event in Los Angeles, the production sought to solidify the show's legacy and maintain audience engagement even as the narrative concludes, transitioning the cast from a collective ensemble into individual free agents in the industry.
