Outer Banks Season 4 Spoilers: JJ's Identity Revealed!

Netflix's Outer Banks keeps getting better with each new season! Fans are totally hooked on the action and mysteries and Season 4 has already brought so many twists and turns.

JJ's Identity Revealed

One of the biggest surprises in Outer Banks Season 4, Part 1 is the revelation of JJ Maybank's true family history! This major cliffhanger at the end of Episode 5 totally changes everything we thought we knew about JJ. The beloved, reckless member of the Pogues is way more complicated than we thought. We know he had a rough upbringing, and his trauma plays a huge role in the character we all know and love. But the series will have to reveal so much more as a pivotal decision regarding JJ as an infant turns everything upside down. We know he found treasure with the gang, buying Maybank property for a cool new shop. But then things got dicey. There was an urgent situation- an amulet from Blackbeard's wife Elizabeth! They cut a deal that just turned into more chaos.

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JJ's True Parents

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It’s revealed that JJ's supposed dad, Luke Maybank, actually isn’t his biological father. This incredible truth comes out because JJ got his hands on a letter from the now-deceased Wes Genrette which revealed the entire history! This has JJ going off looking for answers which resulted in a thrilling chase! Then, the most unexpected confession came out. JJ's biological mom is Larissa Genrette and his birth father is Chandler Groff making Wes Genrette his grandfather! Fans didn't think JJ and Wes would end up linked so closely. The truth is this Wes seemed very interested in JJ through the episodes. Why? Well, it’s because he actually is family. What's unknown is if Chandler Groff knew about JJ.

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JJ's Supposed Death

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JJ and the rest of his friends in the Outer Banks all had to deal with a traumatic event earlier and the rumors stated both Larissa and Groff's baby had perished along with the mother during Larissa's tragic death, the tragic end coming on a boat called the Albatross! No one would have known JJ's true history, especially because everyone believed he'd been raised only by his father figure, Luke Maybank, only learning the whole story once the big secret came out. For Part 2, releasing on November 7, 2024 fans will discover so much more!

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Luke Maybank and The Albatross

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What's so fascinating? The letter mentioned a mysterious "Albatross" that led to this new chain of events! It turns out the letter mentioned that Albatross was Larissa's boat where the tragic event took place, even resulting in Larissa's death. What's still hidden, is the big question. Was JJ the only survivor?

What's clear from Luke's reveal was just what kind of life JJ has really lived! This will mean Part 2 has to show the impact Luke has had.

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JJ's Future

Now everyone knows his identity and that alone puts JJ in major danger!

Larissa kept the whole situation hidden, suggesting JJ needs to be hidden from someone. That has major impacts. Why?
Possibly it is to prevent JJ from falling under a curse or something!
Another angle is to protect him from his actual father. Could Groff be involved?

The show definitely points the finger at Groff because it looks like his actions in the last episode suggest some very dark secrets that might leave some huge repercussions in Part 2! JJ's life has just gotten way more dramatic, and everyone watching is totally on the edge of their seats as JJ's story might just lead to an emotional roller coaster with so much excitement.

If you've enjoyed Outer Banks you're sure to love the last part of Season 4 that shows everyone just how unpredictable it all really is! For sure you’re going to be surprised! And it doesn't stop there, even more questions remain. Make sure you watch it when it comes out on Netflix!