Does JJ Die in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 3?

By Alex Zalben @azalben
Published Feb. 24, 2023, 1:26 p.m. ET

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Sorry, wait, what was the question? Oh, right: does JJ (Rudy Pankow) die in Outer Banks Season 3? Given the characters on Netflix’s action/adventure hit are in constant danger of dying, it’s a pretty fair question to ask. And of everyone on the show, JJ is the likeliest to put himself purposefully at death’s door, like in the Season 3 premiere when he jumps off a tall cliff just to prove he can.

But let’s say you’re watching Outer Banks Season 3 and wondering whether JJ dies this season. Don’t worry, we’ve got your answer — and spoilers — right here.

Does JJ Die in Outer Banks Season 3?

No. We already said that.

You Sure? JJ Gets In a Lot of Trouble. Be Honest: Does JJ Die in Outer Banks Season 3?

No, JJ does not die in Outer Banks season 3; despite carrying a gun he probably doesn’t know how to properly fire at nearly all times, running out of the Venezuelan jungle at multiple dudes who do know how to fire guns, driving like a maniac while working as a drug mule, getting pursued by the vengeful cops, and many, many other instances of near-death behavior you could cite throughout Season 3.

Okay, Buddy, No Need To Tell Me, I’ll Just Watch Outer Banks Season 3 Myself To See If JJ Dies

I literally just told you he doesn’t die, for the last fuc– You know what, you go have fun. Enjoy.

Hi, Me Again! I Stopped Watching Outer Banks Season 3 Before The Season 3 Finale, Does JJ Die In The Finale Of Outer Banks Season 3?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

It’s 79 Minutes Long!

Okay, fine, that’s fair, it’s a long episode. But still, JJ does not die. However, two key characters do die in the final minutes of the Season 3 finale: Ward (Charles Esten); and Big John Rutledge (Charles Halford). Ward dies tumbling over a cliff while saving his daughter Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline). Big John dies of bleeding from a gunshot wound before the kids of Outer Banks can save him.

Wow, So Sad.

Don’t do it.

…

DON’T.

…Does JJ Die in Outer Banks Season 4? Or Season 5? Or–

You know what? We all die eventually. So: yes. RIP, JJ.