John B picks up Sarah from a dock, and they attempt to "go dark" to slip past the blockade. However, the island's power is restored at the worst possible moment, revealing their location and forcing them into a high-stakes boat chase through the storm.
The episode concludes with a major cliffhanger. While their friends mourn them back at the Outer Banks, John B and Sarah are rescued by a cargo ship. They discover the vessel is bound for —the exact location where Ward sent the Royal Merchant gold. John B picks up Sarah from a dock,
In the dramatic Season 1 finale of , titled " The Phantom ," the tension between the Pogues and the authorities reaches a breaking point as a massive manhunt for John B coincides with a brewing tropical storm. Episode Overview While their friends mourn them back at the