In the thrilling Season 4 finale of Netflix's Outer Banks, JJ's death came as a dramatic twist that had been hinted at since the beginning. During a gripping showdown set in the North African desert against Charles Groff, JJ's true father, viewers were left in shock as JJ met his end. The show's creators revealed that JJ's tragic fate was always intended, reflecting deep themes of friendship, class struggle, and the quest for justice.