Netflix is being sued over the hugely popular Outer Banks series, with one author claiming the streaming giant stole the characters and plot from his novel.
Jeff Wilson has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Netflix as he alleges that their hugely popular teen drama bears far too many similarities to a book he published in 2013 called Queen Anne’s Revenge, according to TMZ on Wednesday.
According to legal documents obtained by the site, Wilson claims that the novel he published follows four friends on a treasure hunt from a famous shipwreck near the outer shores of North Carolina, similar to the series’ plot.
has reached out to representatives from Netflix and Wilson for comment and has yet to receive a response.
Wilson also claims that his book was even promoted by Discovery and History Channels.
Interesting: Netflix is being sued over the hugely popular series Outer Banks, with one author claiming the streaming giant stole the characters and plot from his novel
Taking a stand: Jeff Wilson has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Netflix as he claims their hugely popular teen drama bears far too many similarities to a book he published in 2013 called Queen Anne’s Revenge, according to TMZ on Wednesday
He also claims that Outer Banks creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shannon Burke have admitted to relying on other books and writers for inspiration to create the American action-adventure mystery teen drama write.
In addition, Wilson also believes that the series’ leads and their character arcs are nearly identical to the book, going so far as to say that the plot points and settings are also very similar.
The author is demanding that Netflix pay any profits they made from the alleged infringement of his novel, in addition to an injunction that would stop Netflix from distributing or promoting Outer Banks.
This isn’t the first time Netflix has been accused of stealing the concept for Outer Banks, as independently published author KW Wooten has sued Netflix and the creators of Outer Banks for “stealing” the plot of their teen drama, which began streaming on April 15.
In 2016, Wooten released Pennywise: The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure! about four young adults who discover buried treasure from a fabled shipwreck on the outer shores of North Carolina.
“The archetypes of his protagonists and those of the show are almost identical,” the lawsuit claimed — according to TMZ at the time.
“And the villains too – namely a rich benefactor and a corrupt cop. He also says the plot is practically the same…including clues they find and places they lead them to.
However, the lawsuit was later dismissed after a judge found insufficient similarities between the two works.
Hmm: According to legal documents obtained by the site, Wilson claims that the novel he published follows four friends on a treasure hunt from a famous shipwreck near the outer shores of North Carolina, similar to the series’ plot
Inspiration? Wilson also believes that the series’ main cast and their character arcs are nearly identical to the 2013 book (pictured), going so far as to say that the plot points and settings are also very similar
Meanwhile, it was announced last month that Outer Banks had been renewed for a fourth season, even before the third season dropped on Netflix.
The series co-creators revealed the news on Saturday, February 19th at the Poguelandia Fan Event in Huntington Beach, California.
Stars of the show including Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Carlacia Grant, Rudy Pankow, Austin North and Drew Starkey were in attendance.
“Seeing Poguelandia come to life was just spectacular,” the Pates and Burke said at the event. “The Pogues are enjoying an adventure of a lifetime, and we can now plan for more twists and turns as the Outer Banks Season 4 joyride continues.
More to rely on: Meanwhile, it was announced last month that Outer Banks had been renewed for a fourth season ahead of the third season releasing on Netflix when the series’ co-creators broke the news at the Poguelandia fan event in Huntington Beach, California, revealed Saturday February 19 (actor Chase Stokes is pictured)
It’s a hit: The Pogues are the name of the main group of friends on the show. It refers to people on the island who make a living from service jobs; Chase Stokes as John B, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Rudy Pankow as JJ appear on the show from left to right
Love it: Outer Banks Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix
She continued, “Thanks to Netflix, our cast and the amazing fans who helped make this possible.”
The Pogues are called the main group of friends on the show. It refers to people on the island who earn their living from service jobs.
The third season reportedly follows the Pogues as they wash up on a deserted island that at first seems like paradise.
But then John B (Stokes), Sarah (Cline), Kiara (Bailey), Pope (Daviss), JJ (Pankow) and Cleo (Grant) find themselves in a race for the treasure against some old foes.
Outer Banks Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.