overarching protagonist and central catalyst for the entire treasure hunt


Big John Routledge in Outer Banks is defined by an obsessive, ruthless, and single-minded personality that prioritizes treasure hunting over his own son.
thick, gravelly, and exaggerated southern-fried accent
obsessive pursuit of the legendary Royal Merchant gold and the Gnomon
Big John" Routledge’s lore hook is the driving force behind the entire series. His disappearance and his obsession with historical artifacts set off the multi-season treasure hunts for the Pogues.