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Season 2 – Black Sails

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A prequel to the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel "Treasure Island," "Black Sails" is a pirate adventure that centers on the tales of Captain Flint, who has a reputation throughout the West Indies as being the most brilliant, most feared of all the Golden Age pirates. It's 1715, and as Flint fights for the survival of New Providence Island -- a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers -- in the wake of threats from British and Spanish forces, he aligns himself with Eleanor Guthrie, daughter of the local kingpin, to hunt the ultimate prize and ensure his people's survival. But standing in the way are rival captains, Eleanor's intrusive father, and perhaps the bigger obstacle of all: John Silver, a young, fast-talking, authority-flouting sailor recently added to Flint's crew.
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Phelim O'Neill Guardian 01/29/2019
It's worth watching just to see this expertly constructed story build towards a bombshell that, for once, really does change everything. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 01/26/2015
Black Sails may be full of pirates and prostitutes, but it's really about striving for respect, whether from an unruly crew or from polite society. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 01/22/2015
B+
The stories are intricate enough to hold attention, but not too intricate. The action, which always supersedes the chatter, is the thing, and here it's something to see indeed. Go to Full Review David Stephenson Daily Express (UK) 01/29/2019
Essentially this is pirate drama quite unlike any other. As one of the more willing ladies says to a conquest: "You're so full of surprises." Go to Full Review TS Rhodes Den of Geek 01/29/2019
4.5/5
The cinematography is a beautiful as ever, the costumes - already good - have improved, and the real history of pirates isn't being entirely ignored. And now we love these characters and can hardly wait to see what trouble they'll get into next. Go to Full Review Henry A. Otero TV Fanatic 01/26/2015
4.5/5
Overall, this was a very strong episode to start the second season. Some wonderful performances all around and the writing was as wonderful as ever. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael T. @TurnerMichael86 Feb 26 One of the greatest shows of all time. Perfect dialogue, character development, storytelling, pacing, cinematography, crisp graphics, proper practical effects, immaculate set designs, costuming, casts...literally everything is perfect See more Michael M. @SpideyJ Jan 21 This is one of the best shows I've ever seen. See more Cameron C @RT25774264 03/19/2025 Best show I’ve ever seen. You have to follow along in the first episodes of season 1. But once you make it through, season 2 is quite possible the best season of television ever made. Highly recommend See more Robert F @RT60364693 05/14/2024 Criminally underrated show. See more Simon @RT65148686 08/01/2023 Staffel 2 von Black Sails ist nicht mehr die volle Breitseite an Piratenspass, sondern ein Konglomerat an sehr guten Treffern, Fehlschüssen und kompletten Fehlzündungen. Die Serie verliert etwas an Fahrt und zerfasert sich zu viel in Nebengeschichten und Rückblenden. See more Buck W @RT72524299 07/29/2023 I became consumed by this show by Season 2. The dual backstory of Captain Flints true origins was astounding. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Levine

Creator

Jonathan E. Steinberg

Creator

Toby Stephens

Captain Flint

Hannah New

Eleanor Guthrie

Luke Arnold

John Silver

Jessica Parker Kennedy

Max

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 24, 2015 IX. Flint and Silver face judgment from the crew; Vane relishes his new position on the island; Max confronts Bonny; Eleanor contends with a new threat. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 31, 2015 X. Flint gives advice to Dufresne; Silver works to become indispensable; Eleanor is called upon to remove a captain from power; Rackham gets ambitious. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 7, 2015 XI. Flint returns to Nassau and encounters a dilemma; Eleanor turns to an unlikely source for help; Rackham works to restore his reputation; Vane gets an unexpected prize. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 14, 2015 XII. Vane is threatened by Flint; Eleanor picks a side; Rackham learns what Max can do; Silver rejoins an old friend. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 21, 2015 XIII. Miranda tries to save the island; Eleanor opens old wounds; Rackham sniffs around a big secret; Vane deals with a problem. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 28, 2015 XIV. Eleanor negotiates for peace; Rackham learns a lesson the hard way; Flint breaks a promise; Bonny loses control. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 7, 2015 XV. Max cleans up following a massacre; Flint and Silver receive surprising news from the outside world; Eleanor takes a daring risk; Bonny reaches a crossroads. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 14, 2015 XVI. Flint and Miranda brace for the worst; Silver comes to a realization; Eleanor learns Max's secret; Vane makes his move. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 21, 2015 XVII. Flint and Miranda deal with their past; Bonny reveals her intents to Rackham; Vane claims a massive prize; Eleanor declares war. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 28, 2015 XVIII. Flint receives aid from an unlikely ally; Vane's crew seeks a change; Silver makes a sacrifice. Details

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Black Sails — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Clark Johnson, Lukas Ettlin, Steve Boyum, Alik Sakharov
Creator
Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg
Executive Producer
Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, Chris Symes, Brad Kane, Brad Caleb Kane, Dan Shotz
Screenwriter
Jonathan E. Steinberg, Brad Kane, Heather Bellson, Robert Levine, Dan Shotz
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 24, 2015