Warning: This article contains spoilers for Outer Banks Season 4, Part 2
External Banks is finally letting Rafe Cameron redeem himself with the Pogues after three seasons of being a thorn in their side. Season 4 of Netflix’s treasure hunt show External Banks follows its main characters, the Pogues, as they search for the treasure of the notorious pirate Blackbeard, the Blue Crown, while racing against Chandler Groff and a ruthless group of treasure hunters called the Lupine Corsairs. Unlike the situation in previous stories, this adventure saw them working with, rather than against, Rafe.
Of External Banks In season one, when Rafe killed Sheriff Peterkin and helped his father, Ward, frame John B, he became one of Pogue’s biggest antagonists. He continued his villainous role throughout Season 2 and 3, as well as stealing Denmark Tanny’s cross to melt him and shoot his sister, Sarah. Although Rafe seemed to think his actions were always intended to help his family, he ended up consistently hurting the Pogues. However, by the end of External Banks season 4, part 2 Rafe changes his actions when he finally decides to make peace with Sarah and help the Pogues.
Rafe makes up with Sarah, fights Groff, and joins the Pogues on the Outer Banks in the Season 4 finale
Rafe finally decides to do the right thing for his sister
At the end of External Banks In Season 4, Part 1, it becomes clear that Rafe is growing tired of the Kooks versus Pogues narrative, as he is happily in a relationship with a Pogue, Sofia, and wants to make up with Sarah. Although at first he is reluctant to rekindle the relationship, Rafe ultimately decides that maintaining his sibling bond with Sarah is more important than his ego.. So, in External Banks Season 4, part 2, Rafe finally begins to redeem himself for his past actions.
Although the group is still suspicious of his motives, Rafe essentially joins the Pogues in the second half of Season 4 and begins working to repair his relationship with Sarah. He fights Chandler Groff alongside the Pogues and convinces them to take revenge for JJ’s death. Even though Rafe has done a lot of horrible things in External Banks‘ previous seasons, This is the closest the public has seen him come to being part of the Pogues groupand this goes a long way toward increasing much-needed sympathy for him.
What Rafe’s redemption means for the Cameron family in Outer Banks Season 5
They have a chance to start over
External Banks‘The main themes usually have to do with your characters’ relationships with their family and friends, so Rafe’s redemption arc could mean a shift in the Cameron family dynamic in Season 5. Rafe spent a lot of time and energy in previous seasons trying to prove himself to his father and, later, trying to overcome his family’s legacy. At the end of External Banks In season 4, Rafe could go in a new direction. This could also give External Banks a reason to bring back Wheezie, who was missing during season 4, to reunite all the Cameron brothers.
By rekindling Sarah and Rafe’s relationship, Season 5 could cement this new family dynamic and allow Rafe to be present in Sarah’s life as well as her baby’s.
Another factor that could help unify the Cameron family is Rafe’s role as an uncle. By rekindling Sarah and Rafe’s relationship, Season 5 could cement this new family dynamic and allow Rafe to be present in Sarah’s life as well as her baby’s. Whatever the direction External Banks Season 5 decides to begin, one thing is certain: things will change a lot for the Cameron family when they return to the Outer Banks, giving them the chance to be closer than ever.