: After finally seeing the gold, Big John succumbs to his injuries and dies from blood loss while the group attempts to transport him to safety. The 18-Month Time Jump

: The primary antagonist, Carlos Singh , tracks them to the cave but dies when Big John triggers an explosion with dynamite to allow John B and Sarah to escape. Key Deaths :

The episode ends with a massive leap forward, showing the Pogues back in the Outer Banks. 'Outer Banks' Finale Recap: Season 3, Episode 10 - TVLine

: In a final act of redemption, Ward sacrifices himself by tackling Singh's henchman, Ryan, off a cliff to save Sarah.

: John B, Sarah, and Big John use the Gnomon of Solana and moonlight to decipher the final directions to the treasure. While Big John stays behind due to a gunshot wound, John B and Sarah navigate underwater caves and solve riddles to reach the gold.

The Season 3 finale, titled " Secret of the Gnomon ," follows the Pogues deep into the Venezuelan jungle to uncover the legendary lost city of gold, El Dorado. This super-sized episode is the second-longest in the series, running for approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. Plot Summary