The shocking ‘Outer Banks’ season 4 episode 2 finale is now available to stream on Netflix

Warning: This story contains spoilers Outer Banks‘ Season 4, episode 2 finale.

What’s really going on in between? Outer BanksstarsRudy Pankow And Madison Bailey?

While rumors have swirled that Pankow and Bailey, who play JJ and Kiara respectively on the Netflix series, are at odds, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively that they are not fighting, despite ongoing fan speculation.

Representatives for Netflix, Pankow and Bailey did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Rumors of a fight between the two actors began to intensify after many fans pointed out that it was happening online. Two body doubles used to film a PDA-filled scene together have been revealed In season 4.

More speculation followed in June 2023 after a dinner attended by Pankow’s girlfriend. Elaine SiemekBailey and his partner Mariah Linney. After dinner, both Bailey and Linney reportedly stopped following Siemek. distract yourself.

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With Pankow’s character dies while confronting biological father Chandler Groff (J. Anthony Crane)In the season 4 episode 2 finale, reports also emerged stating that: Various endings were made so that Pankow could stay in the series. during fifth and final season.

Although the rumors have yet to be resolved, creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke confirmed Tudum in a statement. article He posted on Friday, November 8 that Pankow’s character was always supposed to die.

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“This was a really tough decision because she’s such a wonderful part of the community. It sets the stage for an epic fifth and final season. We’re planning a season that embodies a story of redemption and the friendship that JJ has come to represent,” Josh said.

Josh apparently touched on the cast’s relationship with Pankow, adding in his statement: “JJ’s death was a difficult but necessary part of the architecture of the story, and we plan to honor it as much as we can because we love the character as much as we love the fans. Rudy is a great one, too.” our friend.”

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While rumors have been following the cast since season 1, when Pankow and Bailey were believed to have fallen out, Burke recently said: Cosmopolitanthe creators “thought almost at the beginning of season 1 that one of the Pogues would die, and we were pretty sure it would be JJ.”

In addition to the cast members pushing together for season 4, Pankow had only positive thoughts when describing his departure from the series While talking to Tudum.

“I want to leave with the biggest thanks to the cast and crew. It was such a pleasure coming to work. This is the biggest thing I’ve ever done in my experience and for this to be the beginning of my life,” Pankow said. “I’m going to miss it. Thank you for such fun memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

In interviews for season 4, the cast was also emotional about Pankow’s departure, praising what she brought to the show, including “some joy the show desperately needed,” according to Bailey.

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Outer Banks Seasons 1 to 4 will be available to stream netflix.