Did JJ Die in Outer Banks Season 4?

Episode 10 ofOuter BanksSeason 4 may be the show’s most shocking finale yet.

JJ complies willingly, telling his father there are more important things than treasure.

Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank in Outer Banks

But this time, it is different.

Before drawing his final breath in Kiara’s arms, he tells her he loved her one last time.

But there is a meaningful beat where Kiara vows to get revenge.

Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank in Outer Banks Season 4

Why Did Outer Banks Kill Off Rudy Pankow’s JJ?

I mean, we patterned him after a sociopath that we read about in a nonfiction book.

Even when hes lying, he lies to himself and thinks hes telling the truth.

JJ Maybank’s death in Outer Banks Season 4

Like sociopaths, he doesnt really feel that kind of empathy.

Everythings just kind of a mask."

Seasons 1-4 ofOuter Banksare streaming now on Netflix.

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