External Banks maintains the record for most terrible parents by adding Chandler Groff to the list. The show is known for offering a dangerously exciting treasure hunt that is always intertwined with the External Banks characters’ troubled relationship with their parents. Although Ward Cameron and Big John have led most of the conflict in previous seasons, the other parents have caused a lot of trouble. If the External Banks The Season 4 finale made one thing clear, which is that the Pogues’ treasure is each other, and they will do anything to stay together, even when it means going against their families.
Whether they are missing, abusive, deadly, obsessed with treasure or simply parents who cannot accept their children’s friendship, the External Banks The parents never made things easy for the Pogues. When External Banks Season 4 Part 1 introduced a new father, things were sure to take a dark turn, but they may have exceeded expectations. In some episodes, JJ’s biological father presents himself as the most hated villain in the series. Chandler Groff overshadows all the worst actions committed by the terrible External Banks countrybreaking Ward’s long-standing record.
Chandler Groff is officially the worst dad on Outer Banks
Unlike Ward and Big John, Groff feels no love for his son.
From seasons 1 to 3 of External BanksWard Cameron took the title of worst father. He tried to kill his daughter and her boyfriend, stole from her friends, and emotionally manipulated Sarah into joining the Camerons. Despite all its (many) flaws, Ward genuinely loved his children and eventually left treasure hunting behind. to bring your family back together. Although it is unclear what he would have done if he had not sacrificed his life for Sarah, the villain’s last intentions live on through Rafe’s redemption in External BankIt’s the 4th season.
Chandler Groff is more complicated to understand. However, one thing is certain: he will put himself first. The character has no feelings for family ties plus how he can use them. He married his wife for her money, killed his father-in-law for Goat Island, and stabbed his son out of spite after seeing him for the monster he was. Responsible for most External Banks Season 4 Deaths Groff is a shapeshifter of the worst kind and has no problem betraying loyalties to become the individual victor.
Even though Big John and Ward were killers and bad parents, they loved their children and ultimately did right by them – the same cannot be said about Groff.
Just like Big John, Chandler Groff goes to great lengths to find the treasure he’s looking for. Both characters abandoned their children, only to return and use them to seek riches. However, if Big John’s obsession with treasure blinded him to the well-being of John B, Groff deliberately puts JJ in danger to get closer to what he wants and doesn’t think twice about getting rid of him when he threatens their quest. Even though Big John and Ward were killers and bad parents, they loved their children and ultimately did right by them – the same cannot be said about Groff.
Chandler Groff killing JJ sets up a redemption arc for other Outer Banks parents
Season 5 of Outer Banks promises family reconciliations brought about by the desire to honor JJ
After killing JJ, it’s safe to say that Groff is the only one External Banks father who is irredeemable. Compared to all of Groff’s worst moments, the rest of the parents have a chance to survive despite her bad situation with her children. External Banks Season 5 may finally see a reconciliation between the Pogues and their controlling yet caring parents, with Luke getting a unique chance to show his love for his adopted son. Although his past has seen him neglect, use, and physically abuse JJ, hearing about her murder could lead him to join the Pogues’ path of seeking revenge.
Since his previous attempts to force Kiara to attend a rebellious teen camp backfired, Mike will likely continue his work. External Banks season 4 supporting path – with his redemption already set when he saves JJ from being shot. Heyward could cut Pope some slack after hearing about his friend’s death, however furious he was that his son had ruined his chances at a clean criminal record and military career. Chandler Groff’s horrific betrayal is expected to bring families together as they try to honor J.J.The last wishes to make Poguelândia true and put love above all.