Does John B die in Outer Banks season 2?

Outer Banks returned to Netflix with its highly anticipated second season on July 30 and came ready to answer all of our burning questions. But of course, Outer Banks season 2 also arrived with plenty of new questions ready to blow our minds, including the fates of our faves.

When we last left the Pogues in the shocking season 1 finale, John B and Sarah were presumed dead after sailing into a storm. But the unstoppable duo were saved by a boat heading to the Bahamas, the precise location Ward flew the coveted treasure.

Outer Banks season 2 put their lives on the line once again as the stakes grew higher and higher for John B and Sarah while on the run. Between facing off with local authorities to facing their enemies back at home, does John B end up on the wrong side of sticky situation?

If you’re wondering whether John B didn’t make it out of Outer Banks season 2 alive, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to know about the Pogue leader, and be warned… Spoilers ahead!

Is John B dead in Outer Banks season 2?

As revealed by teases ahead of the new season’s release, the Pogues discover that John B and Sarah did not die when their boat capsized in the storm. Of course, that’s not exactly a spoiler since we knew John B and Sarah weren’t killed in that severely close call.

But that doesn’t mean the close calls didn’t keep coming for John B and Sarah in season 2. Every moment of their time on the run in the Bahamas was a life-or-death matter, as supposed allies turned on them for a payout and local authorities tracked their every move.

Does John B survive the gator attack?

Fortunately, John B and Sarah make it back to the Outer Banks alive and in one piece (though Sarah very nearly died from a gunshot by, who else, brother-of-the-year Rafe). John B ends up arrested for Sheriff Peterkin’s murder, again almost getting killed in jail.

Ward planned the attack on John B to continue to (poorly) cover his tracks, but our guy ended up having his name cleared and the charges dropped. Once again, John B bounces back with nine lives. However, while tracking down the Cross of Santo Domingo, he tangles with an alligator.

Although the alligator wrestles him underwater for a harrowing amount of time, John B makes it out of the attack with a seemingly minor gash on his leg. In order to avoid bleeding out, John B sacrifices his prized bandana that belonged to his father. Now there’s a metaphor.

There you have it: John B remains very much alive, even after more run-ins with danger in the high-octane Outer Banks season 2 finale.