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Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 Recap: A Cliffhanger-Filled Adventure

Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 has dropped on Netflix, and it has left fans wanting more. The first five episodes of the season pick up where Season 3 left off, with the Pogues trying to navigate their newfound wealth and fame. However, their troubles are far from over.

The Pogues are soon pulled back into the world of treasure hunting when they are approached by Wes “Jan” Rett, who offers them a chance to search for the legendary Blackbeard’s treasure. Despite their initial hesitation, the Pogues eventually agree to take on the challenge.

As the Pogues embark on their new adventure, they quickly realize that they are not the only ones searching for the treasure. Lightner and Daria, a pair of ruthless treasure hunters, are also hot on the trail. The Pogues must race against time to find the treasure before Lightner and Daria get their hands on it.

The finale of Part 1 is a thrilling cliffhanger. Most of the Pogues, except for JJ and Kiara, travel to Charon to search for the blue crown. However, they are not the only ones looking for it. Lightner and Daria are also secretly searching for clues. Pope and Sarah offer to explore the catacombs, but Lightner and Daria find the tombs first and steal a scroll hidden there. While the villains get away, Pope and Sarah are not so lucky. The last time viewers see them in Part 1, they are trapped underground as the crypt fills with floodwater from a storm above.

Meanwhile, Cleo and John B are trying to stop Lightner and Daria. John B is haunted by memories of his late father killing singing men. During a critical moment, when he tries to shoot Lightner, he experiences another flashback.

Back in the Outer Banks, Shan Rett has left a letter for JJ before he died. The letter tells JJ to ask Luke about Albatross. JJ’s relationship with Luke is complicated, but he helped him escape in Season 2. In Season 4, JJ finds out that Luke has been living nearby. When JJ asks Luke about the letter, he learns that Albatross was the boat where Larissa Shan Rett, his real mother, died. JJ also discovers that his real father is Chandler Green, not Luke.

The finale of Part 1 ends with a major cliffhanger. JJ is left reeling from the news about his real parents. The audience is left wondering what will happen next.

Outer Banks Season 4 Part 1 is a thrilling and action-packed adventure. The cliffhanger ending has left fans eagerly anticipating Part 2. Part 2 is set to be released on Netflix on November 7, 2024.