Is Carla John B’s Mother? New Evidence In Outer Banks Season 3

Outer Banks season 3 drops a few hints about John B’s mother, and a few moments could provide more evidence to support the theory that she is Carla.

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Outer Banks season 3!Outer Banks season 3 provides new evidence to support the popular theory that Carla is John B’s mother. The third season of the hit Netflix series finally provided some answers about John B’s family thanks to Big John’s return after the season 2 reveal that he was still alive. The presence of Big John added a major new dynamic to Outer Banks season 3 as John B came to understand what kind of man his father really was. However, the series has long kept a mystery around the identity of John B’s mother and what happened to her.

The secrecy around John B’s mom has led to multiple theories about who she could be, including a popular suggestion that Carla Limbrey, introduced in Outer Banks season 2, is her. The speculation was created from their shared blonde-haired looks, as well as the reveal that she knew Big John was alive the whole time. The tease that they had history continues in Outer Banks season 3, which also includes mentions that John B’s mother left when he was only three years old. While Carla plays a small role in the new season, her scenes still help tease her and John B’s connection.

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How Outer Banks Season 3 Supports The Theory Carla Is John B’s Mother

The beginning of Outer Banks season 3 sees Big John and Carla spend a lot of time together, which teases the long and mysterious history that they have together. Part of the story includes John B’s theorized mother playing a part in reuniting the father and son. Once they are united, a potentially telling moment happens in episode 5 when Big John and John B visit Carla. After seeing the reunion, Carla comments, “You found your son. And you found your father. How fortunate. That bond, so precious… so fleeting.” It is a very strange statement for her to make at the moment.

The moment becomes even more intriguing based on Carla’s look at Big John after, as there is a sense of longing that she wants that type of relationship too. Carla being John B’s mother would explain why she thinks Big John is so fortunate to have found him before dying in Outer Banks season 3’s ending. It also brings some more context into why she inserts a subtle jab at John B’s father that this bond is “fleeting,” as she knows firsthand that it is possible to lose that relationship with a child.

How The Outer Banks Season 4 Plot Could Set Up The Carla Theory Reveal

Outer Banks season 4 could be where the theory that Carla is John B’s mother is proven correct now. Big John’s death in Outer Banks season 3’s ending is sure to have a massive impact on the state of the show’s lead character, but it also sets up the opportunity for the family reveals to continue. It would be somewhat surprising at this stage if John B’s mother does not factor into Outer Banks season 4’s story, as Big John would no longer be an obstacle in their relationship. It makes sense for Carla to return as Outer Banks confirms the popular theory by making her John B’s mom.

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