Warning: spoilers ahead for External Banks season 4.
External Banks Season 4 just became the show’s deadliest season yet. From its inception, the Netflix action-adventure series made it clear that murder was coming, and sometimes in one’s own home. Notably, all major External Banks Characters have faced a near-death experience at one point or another, with some also coming close to killing. Whether it’s a storm raging on their boat, an angry Kook trying to vent, a deadly family member, or cruel people after treasure, John B, Sarah, JJ, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo have never been safe.
External Banks season 4 part 2 final features two deaths that threaten to have catastrophic effects on the Pogues, and that’s not counting the season’s other deaths. Although the External Banks The season three finale shook audiences considerably with the deaths of Big John and longtime villain Ward Cameron. The latest episodes of the series go where the Netflix series has never dared to go before. Unlike previous treasure hunts, Season 4’s quest after Blackbeard’s Blue Crown turned very dark, very soon, challenging the show’s upbeat adventure tone and warning that winning or losing now demands the highest price of all.
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Omar
Killed by Chandler Groff for Captain’s Log
Omar’s body is found on the beach in episode 2, “Blackbeard.” His death adds to the mystery behind Wes Genrette’s fatal questas the undertaker reveals, both characters were strangled by the same person. Initially, all signs point to Blackbeard’s treasure hunters from Season 4, however, when Omar is revealed to be part of his group in Episode 5, it all leads back to Groff and Hollis.
So in episode 7, “Mothers and fathers”, Dalia exposes Groff as Omar’s killer. She and her mercenaries attack his house when he is with JJ. After the pair are trapped, Dalia confronts Groff about betraying them. She reveals that he pretended to be part of the crew after they rescued him from a cell in Tangier, which explains why Groff has the same tattoo that Lighter has.
Dalia Exhibition establishes Groff as the true villain of the season and also ties him to the murder of Wes Genrette.
The treacherous character stole Blackbeard’s ship’s logbook from Dalia. When Omar tried to retrieve the trunk, Groff strangled him to death. He then shared the record with Wes Genrette, prompting his father-in-law to request the Pogues to search for the secret safe hidden in The Adventure. He did this knowing that it contained the amulet that would lead to the scroll with the location of the Blue Crown.
Omar’s death sentences Groff to deathsince he killed one of his own. As Lightner comments when fighting him in the final episode, justice demands “blood for blood.” Dalia Exhibition establishes Groff as the true villain of the season and also ties him to the murder of Wes Genrette. Having branded two of his murders as treason, External Banks foreshadows the character’s true nature and sets up his next murders.
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Wes Genrette
Killed by Chandler Groff for Goat Island ownership
Wes Genrette’s death confirms the External Banks The search for Blackbeard’s amulet was the end of a much larger and more dangerous hunt. The eccentric character recruits young people in search of Elizabeth Teach’s amulet. He believes the trinket is the piece to break the Genrettes’ curse, which began when Francis Genrette killed Blackbeard. Just before her body is found, Wes sees what he believes to be Elizabeth’s ghost.strongly suggesting that the curse is real.
Wes Genrette’s death increases pressure on Poguesas Shoupe initially suspects the young men had something to do with it because Groff told him they were around the night of the murder. Shoupe and the Pogues understand that whoever is behind the death is after a greater treasure. How the External Banks If the sheriff ties Omar and Wes’ murders to the same person, it’s only a matter of time before all clues lead to Groff.
In episode 7, “Mothers and fathers”, Groff tells JJ that he faked Elizabeth’s ghost with a dummy, accidentally revealing that he killed Genrette. His motives are not explicitly revealed. However, Groff’s agreement with Hollis suggests that he believed he would become the owner of Goat Island. Since the island ultimately does not pass to him, it is also possible that he killed Genrette to distract the Pogues from the real treasure.
After Rafe blames Groff for deceiving him with a false development plan for Goat Island, Shoupe is convinced he is responsible for all the deaths. The sheriff gathers evidence that Groff is a con man and is ready to accuse him of Genrette’s murder. However, Groff flees to Morocco in search of the Blue Crown. Season 5 promises to have all fronts looking to capture the villain, including the Kildare police department.
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Terrace
Killed by Lightner while trying to save Cleo
In a shocking turn of events, Terrance returned to play a heroic role in the 4th season of External Banks. Although at first it appears that the character is on Lightner’s side, he quickly proves loyal to Cleo. Knowing that JJ and Kiara beat him to Blackbeard’s amulet, Lightner holds his friend hostage until she can hand over the trinket. Terrance, who is working with the mercenary, warns her to give him what he wants and subtly protects her from harm. External Banks revisits Terrance and Cleo’s connection from season 2 and explains that he took care of her for 13 years, establishing their relationship as father and daughter.
Thinking he had died in the police shooting in Nassau, Cleo is happy to be reunited with Terrance, albeit under dire circumstances. As the three wait for Pope to hand over the amulet, Lightner becomes impatient thinking they are plotting against him and points his gun at Cleo. Terrance jumps in to stop him, but the mercenary ends up victorious. Lightner kills Terrance and attacks Poperunning away with the amulet. It’s clear that the Pogues are in way over their heads, facing an enemy who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
The adventurous teenagers suffer their first loss when Cleo’s father figure is killed in her home. The Pogues give the character a burial at sea in support of their friend. Terrance’s death hangs over the characters’ heads for the rest of the seasonespecially affecting Cleo and Pope and triggering a significant change in their relationship. Co-creator Shannon Burke suggests that Terrance’s death will inform “bigger [character] bow“(through Tudum). Since the tragedy, Carlacia Grant’s character has developed a vengeful spirit that may not be satisfied until season 5.
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Hollis Robinson
Killed by Chandler Groff to cover up his crimes
While External Banks Season 4 Part 1 Ending Sets Hollis Up as a Bigger Villain, Episode 8 Shows she was just another pawn in Groff’s master plan. The real estate developer was unknowingly helping Groff with the Goat Island scam. Throughout the season, Hollis tries to convince Rafe Cameron to buy a portion of Goat Island, telling him that the Genrettes are selling the land because they think it is haunted. Apparently, Hollis thought Groff owned the land and wanted Rafe’s $400,000 to develop the island and produce earnings.
Hollis’s innocence is evident, as she also threatens to expose Groff’s alibi on the night her father-in-law was murdered, revealing that she was not involved.
Even though External Banks introduced Hollis Robinson as Groff’s partner in crime, she was just another one of his victims. When Wes Genrette’s will states that ownership of Goat Island will be transferred to the state and turned into a nature preserve, the betrayed woman confronts Groff about making her an accomplice in the scam. Hollis’s innocence is evident, as she also threatens to expose Groff’s alibi on the night her father-in-law was murdered, revealing that she was not involved. To your death, Groff overpowers her, taking her self-defense weapon and using it to kill her..
The villain takes Rafe’s money and leaves the murder weapon in JJ’s vanwhich causes the Kildare Police Department to blame his son for the murder. The already infamous Pogue is now accused of murder and has to go on the run after police officers try to shoot him down. However, when Shoupe finds out about Hollis’ murder, he knows that Groff is behind it, as he linked the shapeshifter to the Goat Island scam, Wes Genrette’s murder, and the body on the beach. Groff’s body count rises to three, making him the most dangerous character in Season 4.
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Lighter
Killed by the Pope to avenge Terrance
Mirroring a critical scene in Season 3, Pope kills Lightner, motivated to see Cleo’s quest for revenge fulfilled. This marks the second time the character has pointed a gun at someone, but it is the first time he has fired. In season 3, Pope almost killed Rafe Cameron in retribution for the character stealing Denmark Tanny’s Santo Domingo Cross and melting it down. Cleo stopped him, reminding him that he was in danger of losing his home, loyal friends, and family.
In Season 4, the Pogue with the brightest future crosses a line that has serious consequences. Inspired by the guilt he feels over not being able to prevent Terrance’s death, Papa decides to show Cleo his loyal love and kills the mercenary. Notably, the girl is instrumental in making him pull the trigger, as she tells him “Nothing to lose.” The scene contrasts sharply with Cleo’s message in season 3 and undoubtedly responds to the character’s pain. In turn, actress Carlacia Grant sees the positive side of the event, remembering that Cleo finds Pope’s sacrifice “incredibly beautiful.” (through Tudum)
While the murder isn’t likely to be pinned on Pope, it will certainly play a key role in his arc in External Banks‘last season. As it stands, Pope is the only one of the OG Pogues to have killed someone, with most of them coming close at one point or another. Lightner’s death suggests that the rest of the Exterior Bankles characters may be heading towards a path of no returnwhich may reach its highest point with the death of Chandler Groff. It remains to be seen whose hand will bring the villain to justice, but Kiara certainly seems like the likely choice.
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JJ Maybank
Killed by Chandler Groff because he considered him a threat
External Banks season 5 will likely see Groff is the target of two revenge missions after his final death turned him into the Pogues’ number one enemy. Season 4 perfectly sets up the character to become the series’ most dangerous villain, and his list of kills attests to that. However, in what may be his dumbest death, Groff kills his own son without any strong motivation other than pure arrogance.
While the twist in JJ’s identity technically made him heir to everything Wes Genrette had, the character’s will proved that neither Groff nor JJ would achieve anything. Furthermore, before being killed, JJ confirms that he has no interest in fighting his father for the treasure, as he explains: “I have everything I ever wanted. Things you’ll never have.” To your misfortune, this comment seems to anger his father, highlighting his son’s betrayal of himwhich started when JJ refused to throw him the rope to climb up the well.
JJ Maybank’s death kicks off the Pogues’ next mission, only this time it’s not treasure they’ll be hunting.
Thus, after taking possession of the Blue Crown, Groff stabs JJsaying “You should have given me the rope.” External Banks the co-creator explains that Chandler’s final moment in Season 4 is completely absurd and irrational, but completely justified in his mind. Notably, after escaping, the character appears to feel a bit of remorse, but quickly gets over it. Although the creators have commented that Groff’s actions will be developed in Season 5, they admit that Groff is a “sociopath“(through Tudum) and him killing JJ serves to prove that.
Overcoming Ward Cameron’s fits of passion, Chandler Groff definitely earned the title of External Banks’ worst villain. JJ Maybank’s death kicks off the Pogues’ next mission, only this time it’s not treasure they’ll be hunting. Season 5 of the popular Netflix show will see John B, Pope, Kiara, Sarah and Cleo embark on a journey to avenge their friend, although the characters aren’t the only ones trying to catch the thief and murderer.
Source: Tudum