Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 Ending Explained: Who Are JJ’s Parents?

The ending of Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 has piqued fans’ interest due to shocking revelations about JJ’s parents. JJ initially believed Luke to be his biological father, but the season finale sees Luke unveil the truth about his parents. On the other hand, Sarah, Pope, and other Pogues head to the perilous crypt, putting their lives in danger. The season finale had fans questioning who JJ’s real parents are and if Pope and Sarah are dead. So, here’s the Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 ending explained.

Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 Ending Explained: Who Are JJ’s Parents?

JJ Maybank presumes Luke is his biological father, embarking on a mission to seek him in the final moments. He learns about Luke being with Barracuda Mike and reaches the lighthouse. Then comes the unexpected confession moment, wherein Luke reveals that he is not JJ’s biological parent. Moreover, he also reveals that his mother is fake.

He names his real parents as deceased Larissa Genrette and Chandler Groff. Explaining why JJ ended up with him, Luke opens up by saying that before Larissa’s demise, she wanted to protect her child from any potential danger. So, she ended up giving JJ to Luke, considering that he was in safe hands. Unfortunately, he wasn’t safe, given how Luke treated him poorly. Nevertheless, this revelation indicates that JJ is a kook.

On the other hand, the Pogues head to the dangerous crypt after being split into teams. Sarah and Pope are paired together, and they eventually reach the crypt. Sadly, they lock themselves in and try to hide as they hear Lightner and the Captain approaching. Additionally, the other Pogues also find themselves locked in soon. Their crypt mission turns awry when the rain pours down, filling the church and making it impossible for them to escape.

Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2 will reveal what happens next in JJ’s life after the actual parents’ revelation and the fate of the pogues stranded in the crypt.

Shazmeen Navrange

Shazmeen is an Entertainment Journalist at ComingSoon. She holds a degree in multimedia and mass communication, specializing in advertising, but her ardor for cinema led her into entertainment journalism. While her cinematic preferences know no bounds, she specifically has fondness for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychological thrillers, horror, and films with profound philosophical undertones.