Our Flag Means Death
After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • 2022
Season 2
8 Episodes • 2023
Episodes - Season 1
1. Pilot
32mAristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.
2. A Damned Man
26mStede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.
3. A Gentleman Pirate
26mStede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.
4. Discomfort in a Married State
34mAs the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
5. The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
29mBlackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
6. The Art of F**kery
28mStede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
7. This Is Happening
27mA trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.
8. We Gull Way Back
34mThe 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.
9. Act of Grace
27mCaptured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
10. Wherever You Go, There You Are
36mWhile Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
Created by: David Jenkins
Top Cast
Rhys Darby
Stede Bonnet
Taika Waititi
Edward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard
Ewen Bremner
Buttons
Joel Fry
Frenchie
Samson Kayo
Oluwande
Nathan Foad
Lucius
Available on: HBO Max, Max
