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Season 4 – 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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Critics Consensus

Black Sails marks "X" and hits the spot during a swashbuckling final season that maintains the series' penchant for rum-soaked spectacle while gracefully delivering these roguish characters to their destinies.

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Rob Lowman

Los Angeles Daily News

Jan 30, 2019

There are enough pieces in place that should make final season of "Black Sails" a shiver-me-timbers fun ride.

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Gil Griffin

TV Fanatic

Jan 30, 2019

4.5/5

Chock full of action and high drama.

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Carly Lane

Syfy Wire

Jan 30, 2019

Manages to walk a delicate line between relying too heavily on the story to come and winking at viewers who might be looking for the occasional easter egg.

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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

The Daily Dot

Dec 29, 2017

If you didn't watch Black Sails this year, you missed out on a masterpiece.

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Dominic Patten

Deadline Hollywood Daily

Apr 24, 2017

Unfortunately, there's not a lot of wind at the back of the Emmy-winning Treasure Island prequel's final 10 episodes, and not many waves to be made by its exit.

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TS Rhodes

Den of Geek

Jan 30, 2017

4/5

The season looks like it's off to a strong start.

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Phuct O

@CMLTOE Mar 1, 2026

One of the greatest series of all time. An absolute gem for this genre and a must watch for anyone that's a fan of historical fiction.

Michael T.

@TurnerMichael86 Feb 26, 2026

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

Eddie M

@StackerEd Jan 10, 2026

A perfect TV show that should be discussed amongst the greats. Top 10 show ever, easily.

Robert F

@RT60364693 May 14, 2024

Criminally underrated show.

Lucas H

@RT19546852 Feb 8, 2024

I tell every one to watch this show but warn them that it has possibly the worst endings of any TV show ever made

Buck W

@RT72524299 Jul 29, 2023

All the pieces came together towards the stupendous finale. It was a just satisfying ending I was just crushed it was over.

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Jonathan E. Steinberg

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Lukas Ettlin

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Alik Sakharov

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Steve Boyum

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Marc Jobst

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Episode 1

Aired Jan 29, 2017

XXIX.

The invasion of Nassau meets with catastrophe; Teach and Rackham seek revenge for the death of Charles Vane; Eleanor adjusts to her new role.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 5, 2017

XXX.

Flint gives in to Billy's authority; Eleanor has a plan for Rogers; Silver turns to an unlikely source for help; Max is put on notice.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 12, 2017

XXXI.

Max runs afoul of the law; Rogers reckons with his past; Flint and Madi come to an understanding; Long John Silver returns.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 19, 2017

XXXII.

Violence engulfs Nassau; Silver demands answers from Billy; Eleanor comes to Max's aid; Bonny and Rackham endure hell.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 26, 2017

XXXIII.

Silver takes Flint's life in his hands; Billy drives a wedge; Eleanor risks everything; Rogers makes a stunning appeal.

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 5, 2017

XXXIV.

Nassau is delivered; Silver makes a painful amends; Madi and Flint are separated; Rogers searches for Eleanor.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 12, 2017

XXXV.

Flint urges caution on an enraged Silver; Max leads Rackham and Bonny up river; Billy finds a survivor; Rogers discovers the truth.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 19, 2017

XXXVI.

A rescue plan threatens to divide Flint and Silver; the true price of freedom becomes apparent to Max; Rackham seeks his prey; the Walrus enters uncharted territory.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 26, 2017

XXXVII.

Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island; Madi receives an offer; Rogers struggles to hear Eleanor; Billy casts his lot.

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Episode 10

Aired Apr 2, 2017

XXXVIII.

Flint makes a final push to topple England; Silver seals his fate; Rackham confronts Rogers; Nassau is changed forever.

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