Entertainment TV Scripted TV Shows 'Outer Banks' Season 3 First Look Unveiled as Winter Premiere Date Set at Netflix Outer Banks' creators and executive producers also teased how "stakes are ramping up" for season 3 By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Dory Jackson is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE's TV News team. Upon joining the brand in March 2021, she has had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.' The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 3, 2023 11:45AM EST Photo: Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix It's time to venture back down to the Outer Banks! Netflix announced on Tuesday that the popular Netflix series is officially returning for its third season on Feb. 23. Along with the premiere date news, the streaming service unveiled several photos tied to the upcoming installment as well as promotional teaser art with the tagline, "Nothing to lose." Outer Banks premiered on Netflix in April 2020. The series follows a group of teenagers from working-class backgrounds who stumble upon a treasure that's linked to the missing father of the group's leader. Everything to Know About Outer Banks Season 3 Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Austin North, Charles Esten, Jonathan Daviss and Drew Starkey are a part of the cast. Carlacia Grant was upped to a series regular for season 3 after appearing in season 2, per Deadline. The series was renewed for a third season in December 2021. Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix Per a description from Netflix, season 3 of Outer Banks kicks off with the Pogues washing up on a desert island after losing the gold and fleeing their hometown. Their new location "seems like an idyllic home," but "things quickly go south" for the show's central group. "They find themselves once again caught up in a race for the treasure, quite literally running for their lives," a synopsis from Netflix reads. "They're broke and far from home, they can't trust anyone, Ward and Rafe are hungry for revenge, and there's a ruthless Caribbean Don who will stop at nothing to find the bounty," the description continues. "Was the treasure ever within their reach? Or was it all a trap to stop them once and for all? Either way, it's the Pogues against the world – and the only way out is together." Season 3 of Outer Banks Asks 'How Far Will You Go to Get Your Treasure?' Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix Series creators and executive producers Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shannon Burke also teased that "the stakes are ramping up" in season 3. "The Pogues realize that their adventures in the first two seasons were merely the prelude to the granddaddy of all treasure hunts," the trio continued in a joint statement for TUDUM.com. "The cast have been fast friends in real life pretty much from the very beginning, and it's been so gratifying to see those connections deepen over the years we've worked on the show. They are truly Pogues for Life." Netflix Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Season 3 of Outer Banks premieres Feb. 23 on Netflix. Close