Attachment in Netflix’s "Outer Banks"

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The Netflix series "Outer Banks" explores how early attachment wounds shape friendship, trust, and love.

Each Pogue reflects a different attachment style, from anxious to avoidant to disorganized.

The series shows how chosen family can become a powerful source of healing and belonging.

Outer Banks Cast Source: Shutterstock/ Kathy Hutchins

When Outer Banks first dropped on Netflix, co-created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, it looked like a teen treasure hunt drenched in saltwater and adrenaline, but at its core, it’s a story about friendship and belonging. What keeps Gen Z hooked isn’t just the speedboat chases or the stunning views; it’s the endearing characters and the emotional stakes. These kids live in a world of unreliable adults, fractured famili