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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.
The series follows Stede Bonnet, an 18th-century aristocrat who abandons his life and family to become a pirate. He buys a ship and attempts to lead a crew, but his gentlemanly approach to piracy proves challenging. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the legendary pirate Blackbeard, leading to an unlikely friendship and romance.
Our Flag Means Death was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its unique premise, heartfelt characters, and comedic writing. It quickly garnered a dedicated fanbase for its inclusive representation and surprisingly emotional depth, becoming a beloved cult hit.
Hilarious and heartwarming with a surprisingly tender central romance.
A refreshing and inclusive take on pirate lore, offering both laughs and emotional resonance.
Praised for its strong performances and unique blend of absurdist comedy and genuine character development.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the show's quirky humor, the chemistry between the main characters, and its progressive themes. Many viewers appreciated the representation and the show's ability to be both funny and emotionally impactful.
Nominated for a Dorian Award for Best TV Comedy Series. Rhys Darby received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
The character of Stede Bonnet was a real historical figure, though the romantic relationship with Blackbeard is a fictionalized element created for the show.
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Clearly MovieGuys never watched this past the first episode. The first one sets it up, and simply isn't funny. I don't think it was meant to be at all. From episode 2-3 onwards the true story starts to unfold. Every character in this is we...
I'm at a loss to understand how anyone could enjoy this? I mean, great idea but in every other sense I found it woke, a bit naff and frankly, as funny as a tax office audit. Makes me miss Black Adder.......
This show is a stroke of f-cking brilliance, I have no other words for it, it's unlike any comedy I've ever seen, unique in every aspect, yet absolutely hilarious, don't let the average user score deter you from watching it (I will assume t...