Outer Banks season four is charging ahead with a solid new adventure while leaning into the cast of characters these actors have honed and developed over the past four years. The chemistry between all of these personalities feels real, and there’s a creaky, spooky vibe surrounding their new mission that adds to the fun.

Though part one is notably less busy than previous installments of the show, there are still abductions, proposals, knife fights, and a corpse being wheeled around on a skateboard. (“Come on, how long were we really gonna stay out of trouble?” John B winkingly narrates an early episode.) However, if it stays on its current course, Outer Banks might just have found its way again.

Though it takes a while to gain momentum, by the time the hunt starts chugging along, the show is back to firing on all cylinders.