Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara on Netflix’s “Outer Banks,” discusses what she says is the show’s lack of queer representation as the series reaches its conclusion. In interviews tied to the release of the fifth (final) season, Bailey—who is openly pansexual—says she wants to see more LGBTQ+ storylines and expresses interest in playing an LGBTQ+ role in future work.
Bailey also addresses criticism from people who oppose LGBTQ+ representation. According to the coverage, she pushes back against those views while emphasizing that queer representation matters. Both outlets frame her comments as part of her broader outlook on her career going forward now that the show is ending, highlighting her desire for Kiara to have more openly queer moments.
Overall, the outlets differ mainly in emphasis: one spotlights Bailey’s wish for her character’s coming-out path, while the other focuses more on her response to critics. Neither outlet suggests that these remarks affect the show’s established production decisions or release schedule.
