Our Flag Means Death (2022–2023)
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Plot
Our Flag Means Death is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Art of F**keryStede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan. - 02
The Best Revenge Is Dressing WellBlackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head. - 03
Discomfort in a Married StateAs the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotMarch 3, 2022Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel. - S01E02
A Damned ManMarch 3, 2022Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery. - S01E03
A Gentleman PirateMarch 3, 2022Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past. - S01E04Discomfort in a Married StateMarch 10, 2022As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
- S01E05The Best Revenge Is Dressing WellMarch 10, 2022Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
- S01E06Season's bestThe Art of F**keryMarch 10, 2022Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
- S01E07
This Is HappeningMarch 17, 2022A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure. - S01E08
We Gull Way BackMarch 17, 2022The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish J - S01E09
Act of GraceMarch 24, 2022Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future. - S01E10
Wherever You Go, There You AreMarch 24, 2022While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
Season02
- S02E01
Impossible BirdsOctober 5, 2023While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew - S02E02
Red FlagsOctober 5, 2023Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge. - S02E03
The InnkeeperOctober 5, 2023While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng's reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult trut - S02E04
Fun and GamesOctober 12, 2023After he's banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends. - S02E05
The Curse of the Seafaring LifeOctober 12, 2023As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain. - S02E06
Calypso's BirthdayOctober 19, 2023While the crew celebrates Calypso's birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge. - S02E07
Man on FireOctober 19, 2023As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng. - S02E08
Season's bestMermenOctober 26, 2023After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment,
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