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Season 1 – Our Flag Means Death

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Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat, abandons his life of privilege to become a pirate in the early 18th century.
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Our Flag Means Death — Season 1

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Our Flag Means Death's gentle sensibility doesn't quite strike comedic gold, but its bemusing band of buccaneers are endearing enough that viewers seeking a comforting watch will find bountiful booty.

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Dan Einav Financial Times A gentleman pirate may not be a skilled plunderer, but he can seemingly steal a heart. Rated: 4/5 Jan 6, 2023 Full Review Jack Seale Guardian Our Flag Means Death might be too laid-back to actually be funny, but it drifts towards somewhere good. Rated: 3/5 Jan 4, 2023 Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) We recommend you stay for the voyage, because once the easy gags about a progressive pirate captain several fathoms out of his depth have all been used up, Our Flag Means Death charts a slightly different course. Rated: 4/5 Jan 4, 2023 Full Review Amelia Cameron Loud and Clear Reviews Legends of pirates have long since fascinated us, and season 1 of the HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death proves that they always will. Rated: 5/5 Feb 24, 2025 Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine Our Flag Means Death gets a lot of things right, the characters, the setting, the rhythm, but most importantly the balance in the comedy and the tone it sets. Jul 6, 2024 Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies With the show having been recently cancelled, enjoy our beloved gay pirates whilst you still can. Feb 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kl c I watched it in one day. I really liked it, but listen ik it's comedy, I would have love too see more blood... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Carola F Whimsical comedy in a Pirates of the Caribbean/Guardians of the Galaxy sort of way, sweet, and heartmeltingly romantic. It's a delightful watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/01/25 Full Review Carly K This show is incredible. The acting is award-winning worthy, and the characters are well written as well. The people who work behind the camera did an amazing job. I really enjoyed this season and this show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Molly I This show has possessed me, body and soul. Joyous, heartbreaking, hilarious. The best chemistry I’ve ever seen on screen (or off, actually) between Ed and Stede—and among the rest of the crew. A rare show where each season has a distinct tone and yet each is equally exquisite in its own ways. Everyone is cast perfectly, from the leads to the English hostages and “magic man.” The guest stars and supporting cast who aren’t in every episode are also perfect—Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, and Rory Kinnear especially. I’ve never seen a show like this and probably never will again. Pure magic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Tempest M A year later and I'm still in love with this show. It doesn't get much better with Rhys and Taika on screen. You can see how much the cast enjoys being on set, you can see how much love goes into the costumes and the script. Rhys is HILARIOUS and plays such a sweet and earnest Stede Bonnet. Taika is amazing as Edward Teach (aka, Blackbeard), being both intimidating and vulnerable all at the same time. A lovely story about found family, second chances, love and finding yourself when you thought it was too late. This show makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I see myself coming back to it for many years to come. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Harsh C Embarrassing to admit I watched more than the first 5 minutes, but it was recommended to me so I stuck with it. The humour of course stays just as stupid but it did somehow draw me in, until it got too much to bear. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 2022 Pilot In 1717, pampered aristocrat Stede Bonnet experiences a midlife crisis and decides to become a pirate; however, Stede quickly learns that a pirate's life isn't for everybody. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 3, 2022 A Damned Man Stede battles with guilt while hunting for missing hostages; Lucius makes a surprising discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 3, 2022 A Gentleman Pirate Stede conducts business in the Republic of Pirates; Oluwande and Jim face their past. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 10, 2022 Discomfort in a Married State As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet; Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 10, 2022 The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party; Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities; Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 10, 2022 The Art of F... Stede and crew stage a spectacle; Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 17, 2022 This Is Happening A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim's past; Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 17, 2022 We Gull Way Back The arrival of Blackbeard's old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out; as Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 24, 2022 Act of Grace At the mercy of Chauncy and the British, Stede and Blackbeard renounce their pirating ways in a desperate attempt to escape execution. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 24, 2022 Wherever You Go, There You Are Upon discovering that his family has moved on in his absence, Stede vows to make things right with his wife, Mary; after a desperate attempt to stage a show for the crew, Izzy confronts a depressed Blackbeard about his former life. Details
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Season Info

Director
Taika Waititi
Creator
David Jenkins
Executive Producer
David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted
Network
Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 2022