The day we have all been waiting for: part two of “Outer Banks” season four premiered on Nov. 7. Millions of people flocked to Netflix to watch episodes six through ten of the life of the Pogues. With a breathtaking storyline in the first part of the season, I went into the second part with high hopes for what would come.
Part two delivers high-stakes adventure and intense personal drama, pushing the Pogues to their absolute limits. The season dives deep into family betrayal, the hunt for a legendary treasure, and the dark costs of loyalty, picking up from the shocking revelation that JJ (Rudy Pankow) is discovering new information about his real father.
To kick off the second part of the season, JJ went on a rampage at the courthouse after they lost their business, making him a wanted felon. I saw all the emotional pain in his eyes, and nothing good ever happens when JJ is mad. This clip was pure madness filled with scenes that kept getting crazier and crazier. From breaking out of the window of a cop car to lighting a strip mall on fire and robbing a jewelry store. This scene was my favorite of the season because of the excitement and emotion. It was a great way to set the tone for the rest of the show.
In part two, the Pogues, our main characters, are desperate for money to keep their land. They discover a treasure called “The Blue Crown.” It belongs to the famous pirate, Blackbeard, but they are not the only ones hunting the priceless treasure. They run into a group of mercenaries also hungry for the crown. When JJ finds his father, Chandler Groff, they work together to look for the crown.
That all changed when Groth tried to convince JJ to betray his friends and take the crown for themselves. JJ denied his offer and then ended up back with his friends after almost drowning in the ocean. JJ was going through many different emotions and tried to drink his pain away. This season put lots of pressure on him because he wants to make his friends happy but feels he lets them down. Once they had acquired a boat big enough to make it across the ocean, thanks to Sarah’s (Madelyn Cline) brother, who also had it out for Groth, the hunt was on for the blue crown that was hidden in Morocco. I like the different settings in the story. From South Carolina to Africa, the desert theme of Morocco added a new element to the great cinematography of the show. The ongoing battles between the Pogues, mercenaries, and Groth made for an action-packed season.
I liked the element of romance and character development too. It’s not solely focused on romance or action—there is a lot of both throughout season four. JJ and Kiara’s (Madison Bailey) relationship continues to grow. John B. (Chase Stokes) and Sarah Cameron announce that Sarah is pregnant and they get married. There is a lot of character development in the show that I noticed too from unexpected characters. Kiara’s dad saves JJ’s life even though they have a long history of hate. Officer Shoupe (Cullen Moss) lets the pogues continue their hunt for Groff and the treasure, but he could have arrested JJ as a felon and Pope (Jonathan Davis) for assaulting an officer. Pope is supposed to be the smart one of the group but this scene shows a different part of his instincts to protect his friend. I liked watching these parts because they were very unexpected.
In every episode, something big happens that leaves you on the edge of your seat. I noticed that the Pogues never got lucky, and everything was always against them. When the city took their land, they had to sail through a storm to get to Morocco and the sand storm on their final stretch to get the treasure. They had every single odd against them and still made it so far. These conflicts added to the plot and kept me engaged every second of the season.
Overall, the season was very good. The ongoing adventures and new elements being added were exciting. I was engaged the whole time and I couldn’t stop watching until I finished it. Even though there were parts in the script that I disagreed with, it was very entertaining and I loved watching it. I am excited to see what they will do with the show in season five after being left on a cliffhanger.
“Outer Banks:” ★★★★☆
