The season 3 ending is set primarily in South America as storylines build and everyone converges around the presumed site of El Dorado in Outer Banks. This does not come without another classic Ward Cameron betrayal, while new villain Carlos Singh dies in pursuit of the gold riches. The tragedies continue as Outer Banks season 3 ends the main quest, one that momentarily looks to be the show’s conclusion. But with season 4 already confirmed, the Outer Banks season 3 ending brings closure with irreversible deaths, while the final scene directly sets up the Pogues’ next treasure hunt.
John B & Sarah Find El Dorado In Outer Banks Season 3
Big John Saves John B & Sarah By Killing Singh
The treasure-hunting journey for John B, Sarah Cameron, and the Pogues pays off with the discovery that El Dorado is real in Outer Banks season 3, episode 10. After Big John helps his son and Sarah understand the Gnomon of Solana and finds the cave entrance to the city, the two teenagers take charge of locating the legendary site. This is done after deciphering the clues and marks the first true victory for the Pogues in their treasure-hunting quest. While they found the Royal Merchant, Denmark Tanny’s gold, and the Cross of Santo Domingo, they lost out on the riches each could bring.
The Outer Banks season 3 ending includes several deaths, but the most notable are Big John and Ward Cameron.
It’s only through the Outer Banks season 3 finale’s events that the Pogues keep some of their treasure this time. After returning from El Dorado with a bag full of gold, John B and Sarah find Singh waiting for them. Thankfully, Big John intervenes and lights a stick of dynamite to blow up the entrance to El Dorado, which kills Singh in the process. Ward makes one more play for the gold as the Outer Banks villain, and one of Singh’s henchmen follows suit shortly thereafter. However, the Pogues finally get a victory and hold onto the treasure they’ve found.
With their new riches in hand, the Pogues return to the Outer Banks and are honored for their discovery 18 months later. Outer Banks season 3 jumps forward a year and a half to show the opening of an exhibit that has the Gnomon of Solana on display, as well as other findings that connect the Royal Merchant, Denmark Tanny, the Cross of Santo Domingo, and El Dorado. John B, Sarah, Pope, Cleo, Kiara, and JJ all appear to have at least partially made the transition to living the Kooks lifestyle with their newfound fortune.
Big John & Ward Cameron Die in Outer Banks Season 3 (For Real This Time)
Big John & Ward Sacrifice Their Lives For Their Kids
The Outer Banks season 3 ending includes several deaths, but the most notable are Big John and Ward Cameron. Big John dies as a result of too much blood loss after one of Singh’s bullets hits him in the side. He stays alive long enough to help John B and Sarah find El Dorado and even see some of the gold for himself, but he dies on the boat ride away from Orinoco. Ward Cameron dies in Outer Banks season 3 after one of Singh’s men threatens to kill Sarah. Ward charges the man and is shot multiple times in the chest as he tackles him off the edge of a cliff.
This is not the first time that Outer Banks has appeared to kill Big John or Ward Cameron. Big John being alive was the big twist in the Outer Banks season 2 ending, while Ward faked his death midway through the last season. However, both of their Outer Banks season 3 deaths appear to be ones that will stick. Big John is eventually given a tombstone in a tree by the Pogues after he dies in their arms. Meanwhile, it would be inconceivable for Ward to survive the gunshot wounds and fall to still be alive in future seasons.
Outer Banks Season 3 Ending: Everything That Happened During The Time Jump
The Pogues Make Good Use Of Their Newfound Fortune
One of the Outer Banks season 3 finale’s biggest surprises is its 18-month time jump. It marks the largest passage of time in the series by a wide margin, as it appeared the entirety of Outer Banks seasons 1-3 took place over the span of a few months. The show only offers a few teases about what has happened to the Pogues and other characters since they returned. Something that applies universally to the Pogues in Outer Banks is that they have money and freedom, unlike anything they have experienced before, as they are now local heroes.
Outer Banks Season 3 Cast
Role
Chase Stokes
John B. Routledge
Madelyn Cline
Sarah Cameron
Madison Bailey
Kiara Carrera
Jonathan Daviss
Pope Heyward
Rudy Pankow
JJ Maybank
Austin North
Topper Thornton
Charles Esten
Ward Cameron
Drew Starkey
Rafe Cameron
Carlacia Grant
Cleo
Charles Halford
Big John
Andy McQueen
Carlos Singh
Outer Banks season 3’s time jump teases developments for each character. It seems that Kiara is no longer in bad standing with her parents, and she is using her time to save turtles. JJ uses his money to buy a charter boat. However, it’s not confirmed if JJ and Kiara are still in a relationship in the Outer Banks season 3 finale. It is mentioned that Pope is preparing to leave for college, confirming that he finished high school. He and Cleo are still in a relationship, too. Meanwhile, John B and Sarah are happily running a successful surf shop together.
Outer Banks Season 3 Ending Sets Up The Hunt For Blackbeard’s Treasure In Season 4
A Mysterious Man Approaches The Pogues With Their Next Treasure Hunt
The Pogues’ celebration ends with a direct tease of the Outer Banks season 4 story revolving around the hunt for Blackbeard’s mythical treasure. An elderly man approaches the group after the ceremony and asks them to look at some documents. They include exhibition notes and a captain’s log from 1718 that belonged to Edward Teach, the legendary pirate Blackbeard’s real name. The Pogues are immediately intrigued by the possibility of finding Blackbeard’s treasure, setting up this mission for the group in Outer Banks season 4.
The Outer Banks season 3 ending might be the first time that Blackbeard is mentioned in the series, but the show already contains connections to the pirate’s real life. He formed a blockade around Charleston, South Carolina, which was prominently featured as a location in season 2. Blackbeard died in North Carolina after a battle near Ocracoke Island, which is part of the Outer Banks, meaning he has a direct connection to the area. Now, the search for Blackbeard’s treasure serves as Outer Banks season 4’s story, keeping the show centrally located in North Carolina again.
Where Rafe Cameron Is In Outer Banks Season 3’s Ending & How It Sets Up His Season 3 Story
Rafe Isn’t In The Season 3 Finale
While Rafe Cameron is missing from the Outer Banks season 3 ending, it does help set up his season 4 arc. Rafe is last seen in season 3’s penultimate episode after helping Ward escape the Outer Banks with the Pogues. Sheriff Shoupe arrives shortly thereafter and indicates that Rafe needs to tell an incredible story to explain his actions and reports that Ward was spotted. Since Rafe is not in the Outer Banks season 3 finale, his status is left somewhat unclear. He could be free of any charges levied against him, but it’s also possible that Rafe was arrested.
Rafe will likely retain his villain status after the Outer Banks season 3 ending.
Ward’s death sets up Rafe’s Outer Banks season 4 story. He told the Pogues to keep his father safe, so Ward’s death will undoubtedly put Rafe on a mission for revenge. The eldest Cameron child finally earned Ward’s respect and the keys to the empire, and losing his dad could send Rafe into a downward spiral. Setting up Rafe as the main villain could also give Outer Banks season 4 the chance to explore the backstory of Rafe and Sarah’s mom. Either way, Rafe will likely retain his villain status after the Outer Banks season 3 ending.
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