“Outer Banks Kills Major Character During Intense Season 4 Finale”

To save her, JJ hands over the crown, but Chandler stabs him in the stomach for leaving him in the desert. JJ then dies in Kiara's arms after telling her he loves her again. (Again, ouch!)

But as heartbreaking as it is, JJ's death will not be in vain, but will serve as a catalyst for the vendetta that the rest of the Pogues are sure to embark on in the fifth installment of the series.

A fifth season, which according to the creators will also be the last of the series Shannon Burke, Jonas Godfather And Josh Pate.

“From the beginning, we envisioned a mystery that would lead to a five-season journey of adventure, treasure hunting and friendship,” the trio wrote in a Nov. 4 statement shared on the show’s social media. “Back then, seven years ago, it seemed impossible that we could truly tell the entire story of five seasons, but here, at the end of our fourth season, we're still going.