The creators always envisioned a five-season journey and have known what the final scene would be from the beginning.
The confusion regarding "Season 10" and "deep paper" likely stems from the series' episode structure or specific guide materials: Outer Banks - Season 10
There is no of Outer Banks . The series is officially concluding with its fifth and final season . The creators always envisioned a five-season journey and
Season 5 has finished production and will serve as the show's "endgame". Outer Banks - Season 10
Filming Has Wrapped on Outer Banks Fifth and Final Season - Netflix