Who Dies in Outer Banks Season 3?

Who Dies in Outer Banks Season 3?

*Spoilers for Outer Banks season three below!*

If you're anything like us, you binge-watched the new season of Outer Banks as soon as it dropped on Netflix. The drama may or may not answer all your burning questions from the season two finale, but chances are, it's left you with a bunch of new ones, too. The Pogues start out season 3 on an island they've deemed their new home, but with no money and a lack of resources, they head back to the OBX to attempt a return to their normal lives before they began their tumultuous treasure hunt for the Cross of Santo Domingo.

Halfway through the new season, that plan goes out the window when they discover the treasure is in the OBX. They're back at it, and the stakes have never been higher as Rafe and Ward are still on their backs along with a new villain, Carlos Singh. The dangerous hunt resulted in a few deaths by the end of the season — including that of two major characters. Here's how everything went down.

Who dies in Outer Banks season 3?

Several people meet their demise throughout the action-packed third season of Outer Banks, including Portis, Tommy Sowell, Ryan, Carlos Singh, and three of his smugglers. The two most shocking deaths this season, though, are Ward (which is actually real this time, unlike last season) and John B's dad, Big John.

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How does Ward die in Outer Banks season 3?

Ward has come close to death throughout the series and even faked his death with a massive boat explosion in season two. It was later revealed that it was all a ruse, but in the season 3 finale, Ward dies in a surprisingly honorable way.

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The major plot twist involved Ward sacrificing his life in an attempt to save Sarah and the Pogues when Carlos Singh's minion, Ryan, corners them and threatens to shoot them. Ward jumps on Ryan and ends up getting shot. He then gets in a scuffle with Ryan and as they fight, they fall off a cliff and die.

How does Big John die in Outer Banks season 3?

The Pogues had been under the impression that Big John was already dead but discovered that he was alive toward the season 2 finale. Although we finally (!) got a proper introduction to Big John in OBX3, he, unfortunately, doesn't make it to season 4.

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As the gang heads out of South America, Carlos Singh chases them and shoots Big John. Throughout the finale, Big John was able to keep going and protect the precious gold along the way. However, the injury progressively got worse, leading him to bleed out and die.

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Outer Banks season three is available to stream on Netflix with subscription plans starting at $9.99 per month.

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