Home > Crossbones > Season 1 « TV Series Page Crossbones: Season 1 (2014) Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 59% Average Rating: 5.84/10 Season Reviews: 29 Fresh: 17 Rotten: 12 Critics Consensus: John Malkovich's show-stealing performance keeps Crossbones partially afloat, but an overly serious tone and choppy editing make this a leaky vessel for his talents. 46% Average Rating: 5.79/10 Season Reviews: 15 Fresh: 7 Rotten: 8 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: John Malkovich's show-stealing performance keeps Crossbones partially afloat, but an overly serious tone and choppy editing make this a leaky vessel for his talents. AUDIENCE SCORE 52% liked it Average Rating: 3.2/5 User Ratings: 108 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 The Devil's Dominion Air date: May 30, 2014 An important device called the Longitude Chronometer is stolen by pirates in the series premiere of this adventure that centers on notorious pirate Blackbeard (John Malkovich), who rules over a rogue nation in the Bahamas. More 2 The Covenant Air date: Jun 6, 2014 Blackbeard's master plan faces obstacles when a popular pirate captain arrives. Elsewhere, Tom Lowe becomes an instrument of Blackbeard's designs. More 3 The Man Who Killed Blackbeard Air date: Jun 20, 2014 Kate is captured on a trading voyage, prompting Blackbeard and Lowe to join forces to rescue her. Before long, Lowe discovers that Blackbeard has a hidden motive. More 4 Antoinette Air date: Jun 27, 2014 Selima tries to seduce a suspicious Blackbeard. Meanwhile, Lowe launches a risky plan to locate a map of Blackbeard's scheme of attack, and Blackbeard sets out to build an army. More 5 The Return Air date: Jul 11, 2014 Lowe tries to report back to spymaster William Jagger (Julian Sands) after discovering Blackbeard's scheme. But Lowe soon learns Jagger may be more sinister than even Blackbeard. More 6 A Hole in the Head Air date: Jul 18, 2014 Lowe plans to kidnap Blackbeard and take him to English authorities, hoping the move will save the Santa Compana people from the unhinged wrath of William Jagger. Meanwhile, Jagger searches for the key to triumphing over Blackbeard. More 7 Beggarman Air date: Jul 25, 2014 Nenna plans an escape, putting Lowe in peril. Meanwhile, Balfour forms an unlikely alliance that could cost him and Lowe their lives. More 8 Crossbones Air date: Aug 2, 2014 Crew loyalty is tested as Blackbeard sets sail and spins his endgame in motion. On Santa Compana, Tom Lowe receives a startling request from Kate. More 9 Blackbeard Air date: Aug 2, 2014 Blackbeard risks everything against William Jagger's frenzied attack in the season finale. Also: A torn Lowe must make crucial choices. More Crossbones: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (36) Tv Season Info In the year 1715, the notorious pirate Blackbeard (John Malkovich) rules New Providence, a rogue nation in the Bahamas. His absolute power is threatened, however, when the British government hires an assassin to infiltrate his marauding band of outlaws and kill him. Genre: Network: NBC Premiere Date: May 30, 2014 Creators: Neil Cross, Amanda Welles Exec. Producers: Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Ted Gold, Neil Cross, Ciaran Donnelly Cast John Malkovich as Edward "Blackbeard" Teach Richard Coyle as Tom Lowe Yasmine Al Masri as Selma Yasmine Al Massri as Selima Claire Foy as Kate David Hoflin as Vane Tracy Ifeachor as Nenna Chris Perfetti as Tim Fletch Julian Sands as William Jagger Peter Stebbings as Balfour Show More Cast Episodes 1 The Devil's Dominion Air date: May 30, 2014 An important device called the Longitude Chronometer is stolen by pirates in the series premiere of this adventure that centers on notorious pirate Blackbeard (John Malkovich), who rules over a rogue nation in the Bahamas. More 2 The Covenant Air date: Jun 6, 2014 Blackbeard's master plan faces obstacles when a popular pirate captain arrives. Elsewhere, Tom Lowe becomes an instrument of Blackbeard's designs. More 3 The Man Who Killed Blackbeard Air date: Jun 20, 2014 Kate is captured on a trading voyage, prompting Blackbeard and Lowe to join forces to rescue her. Before long, Lowe discovers that Blackbeard has a hidden motive. More 4 Antoinette Air date: Jun 27, 2014 Selima tries to seduce a suspicious Blackbeard. Meanwhile, Lowe launches a risky plan to locate a map of Blackbeard's scheme of attack, and Blackbeard sets out to build an army. More 5 The Return Air date: Jul 11, 2014 Lowe tries to report back to spymaster William Jagger (Julian Sands) after discovering Blackbeard's scheme. But Lowe soon learns Jagger may be more sinister than even Blackbeard. More 6 A Hole in the Head Air date: Jul 18, 2014 Lowe plans to kidnap Blackbeard and take him to English authorities, hoping the move will save the Santa Compana people from the unhinged wrath of William Jagger. Meanwhile, Jagger searches for the key to triumphing over Blackbeard. More 7 Beggarman Air date: Jul 25, 2014 Nenna plans an escape, putting Lowe in peril. Meanwhile, Balfour forms an unlikely alliance that could cost him and Lowe their lives. More 8 Crossbones Air date: Aug 2, 2014 Crew loyalty is tested as Blackbeard sets sail and spins his endgame in motion. On Santa Compana, Tom Lowe receives a startling request from Kate. More 9 Blackbeard Air date: Aug 2, 2014 Blackbeard risks everything against William Jagger's frenzied attack in the season finale. Also: A torn Lowe must make crucial choices. More Critic Reviews for Crossbones Season 1 All Critics (29) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (17) | Rotten (12) In Crossbones, low-tech fight scenes are a welcome relief from the customary mind-blowing special effects. Mostly, however, the reason to watch is Malkovich. Jun 2, 2014 | Full Review… Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Top Critic All in all, Crossbones is about as believable as Casanova in a seminary. May 29, 2014 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic It's never lost time when you're watching Malkovich and Coyle. May 29, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic An oddity with additional oddness in the form of Malkovich. But as summer diversions go, this looks to be a good one. May 29, 2014 | Rating: B | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Full of odd pauses and volume modulation, Malkovich's big acting holds our attention even when the show's fuzzy plotting and minor absurdities are distracting us. He doesn't steal scenes so much as rape and pillage them. May 28, 2014 | Full Review… Tom Conroy Media Life Top Critic Too much of Crossbones takes itself overly seriously, especially when Malkovich is off-screen. Serious music, serious glances, serious lines, serious people -- it's a Pirates of the Caribbean movie without Jack Sparrow. May 27, 2014 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic Crossbones struggles to keep things interesting. Jul 3, 2018 | Full Review… Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago Even if NBC's Crossbones was not the second pirate TV show this year, after Starz's Black Sails, Crossbones would still be a disappointment. Jun 2, 2014 | Full Review… Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Costume dramas with first-rate actors don't come along every day on broadcast television, so I'm inclined to grade NBC's Crossbones on a curve. If only for the pleasure of John Malkovich's company. Jun 2, 2014 | Full Review… Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News I'm happy to be along for the ride. I just hope Crossbones knows where it's going. Jun 2, 2014 | Full Review… Tim Surette TV.com View All Critic Reviews (29) Audience Reviews for Crossbones: Season 1 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about Crossbones: Season 1! View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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