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After Rudy’s character died at the end of season 4, ‘Outer Banks’ fans are begging the actor to pull a Ward Cameron. So, is there a chance he could return?

The fifth and final season of 'Outer Banks' picks up after the hit Netflix series received backlash for killing off Rudy Pankow's character, JJ

Outer Banks fans were devastated by the death of JJ Maybank in season 4 and demand to know why showrunners decided to kill off the beloved character.

There are, after all, rumblings of a feud between Pankow and co-star Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara. There’s also the negative attention the show has brought to Pankow’s girlfriend, which he has called out multiple times.

JJ's shocking death on Outer Banks inspired fan speculation about what led to the controversial decision - including cast feud rumors and more. During the second part of season 4, which premiered in November 2024,

Outer Banks Season 4 has just premiered on Netflix, with the fourth season following the Pogues on even more treasure-hunting adventures. And with the new season following the storyline of JJ Maybanks' real parentage,