Overview
- Chase Stokes told Entertainment Weekly that he jumped off a boat during filming in Barbados to rescue Madison Bailey after he realised she could not breathe while treading water and that some crew initially thought her struggle was acting.
- The cast recounted the episode in interviews published Aug. 20–22, 2026, a cluster of reports that coincided with Netflix releasing the fifth and final season of Outer Banks.
- Madelyn Cline said she found it difficult to work with Stokes after their public breakup but added that they eventually reverted to a professional friendship to finish the series.
- Stokes also described serious health problems after filming wrapped, saying his liver and kidney were failing and that he sought blood tests and intensive therapy to recover.
- Netflix is reported to be developing a limited prequel/spin-off called Kildare in early stages, a move that could extend the franchise though details and timelines remain sparse.