No, JJ wasn't killed because of behind-the-scenes tensions!

In season 4, JJ's death shocked fans.Outer Bankswho seek to understand why the character was killed. Contrary to rumors, he did not die due to behind-the-scenes tensions.

After a year and a half of waiting, Netflix subscribers were able to discover the fourth season ofOuter Banksbroadcast in two parts, on October 10 and November 7. Without much surprise, success was quickly achieved for the series which climbed directly into the top 10. To date, it is placed in seventh place in the ranking. Despite the success of this new round ofOuter Banksfans are disappointed and frustrated by the finale, since JJ died in Kiara's arms.

Outer Banks: JJ's death caused a wave of reactions on the web

On social networks, Internet users still can't believe it. They cannot understand how one of the flagship characters of the series can disappear like this, when there is still a season to discover. Some of them even made several theories on the subject. One of them is that JJ could come back to life in the fifth season thanks to the power of the Blue Crown. Others believe JJ, played by Rudy Pankow, will not return to the show following behind-the-scenes tensions.

JJ's death planned since the beginning of Outer Banks

Faced with this latest rumor, Jonas Pate, one of the creators of the series, spoke out. “It’s kind of been in his DNA from the beginning. He's really a tragic character, and the idea of ​​mortality is also a theme of the series. This is something John B talked about from the first season. Believe it or not, it's something that was always kind of plannedand we just wanted to tell the story in the most elegant and interesting way possible.”he declared to the Hollywood Reporter. For her part, Shannon Burke clarified to Deadline : “The overall plan was to start with just a few kids who wanted to have fun all the time, and take them on a full journey. One of them was going to end up dying, and early on we knew it was going to be JJ, he's the reckless one. He is also the most loved and, in a way, the one who makes the most sacrifices and takes the most risks. And this year was going to be JJ’s year.” JJ's death was therefore planned from the start… Everything was written.

Article written with the collaboration of 6médias.