Spoilers ahead for season 4 of Outer Banks. Before watching the finale of Outer Banks season 4, audiences might have found themselves increasingly frustrated with the direction of the show. What began as a refreshing,

Season 4 showed us time and time again that John B. struggles with pulling the trigger because he's apprehensive about becoming his father. And sure, Pope may have killed Lighting in the final episode, but it’s clear in the aftermath that it wasn’t a decision he felt good about, even if it meant everything to Cleo.

After being an essential part of four straight seasons, fans are wondering why Rudy Pankow‘s JJ Maybank is leaving Outer Banks. Introduced in 2020, he has been a vital part of the Pogue teenagers team,