From Outer Banks to The Runarounds: Prime Video’s Next Big Teen Drama
Fans of Netflix’s Outer Banks have a new show to add to their watchlist. Prime Video’s The Runarounds brings together the same creative team behind the hit series, but with a fresh musical twist and a cast pulled straight from a real-life rock band.
Prime Video is set to premiere The Runarounds on September 1, 2025. Created by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke, the minds behind Outer Banks, this eight-episode musical drama follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, as they chase their rock-and-roll dreams during their final summer before adulthood.
What makes The Runarounds stand out is its authentic connection to music. The main cast members, William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, and Jesse Golliher, are all part of the real band “The Runarounds.” Originally discovered during a 2021 Outer Banks casting call, the group now performs original songs that will feature prominently in the series.
The show’s trailer, already surpassing 7.7 million views on YouTube, teases an energetic blend of live performances, sun-soaked romance, and the messy, exhilarating process of growing up. While some fans have speculated it might be a spinoff of Outer Banks, the creators have confirmed it’s an entirely new story, albeit filmed in the same Wilmington, NC, setting.
The cast is rounded out by Lilah Pate, Maximo Salas, Kelley Pereira, Marley Aliah, Brooklyn Decker, Hayes MacArthur, and Mark Wystrach. Together, they bring a mix of fresh faces and established talent, ensuring the series appeals to both younger viewers and those looking for character-driven drama.
Filming in Wilmington adds another layer of familiarity for Outer Banks fans. The coastal city’s vibrant backdrop and small-town charm have already proven cinematic, and The Runarounds looks set to make it feel like a character in its own right once again.
With its combination of heartfelt storytelling, original music, and the proven skill of its creative team, The Runarounds is positioning itself as one of the year’s most anticipated teen dramas. Prime Video is clearly betting on the same magic that made Outer Banks a global phenomenon, this time, with a rock-and-roll heartbeat.
