Is Ward on Outer Banks really dead?

Following Rafe’s arrest, Ward takes responsibility for Peterkin’s murder and seemingly kills himself by blowing his yacht. However, it is revealed in the final episode that Ward is still alive. He escaped from his exploding boat by using scuba gear.

Did Ward really die in Outer Banks Season 2?

Ward’s alive, and he and Rafe get away with the gold and the Cross! The finale starts by explaining a huge twist: Ward’s alive after faking his death in a ship explosion in episode six.

How did Ward not die in Outer Banks?

Does Ward Really Die? Episode 10 Reveal. No, Ward is still very much alive. In the Outer Banks season finale, it is revealed that Ward staged his own death when he blew up the boat, and escaped by way of scuba diving gear and some well-timed acrobatics, no doubt.

Does Ward fake his death?

After all, he did cover for Rafe and confess to the murder of Sheriff Peterkin before faking his death.