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Season 1 – Crossbones

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In 1715, diabolical pirate Edward Teach -- aka Blackbeard -- rules a group of outlaws and miscreant sailors on the Bahamian island of New Providence. Half shantytown and half marauder's paradise, the unique society proves to be a threat to international commerce. Tom Lowe, a skilled undercover assassin, is sent to take down Blackbeard, but the quest becomes complicated when Lowe finds himself taken with the charismatic pirate's ingenuity and political ideals. But Lowe is not the only danger Blackbeard faces: Multiple villainous rivals -- and his weakness for a passionate woman -- also threaten his reign.
Crossbones — Season 1

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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.

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Diane Garrett TheWrap 06/03/2014
NBC's Crossbones series drew me in with the prospect of John Malkovich as Blackbeard, and while he does indeed dig into the pirate role with relish, it's not enough to save the show. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan HuffPost 06/03/2014
If you were to watch Crossbones simply to see Malkovich deploy the ever-evolving, unplaceable, semi-loony accent he uses throughout, I would not fault you at all. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 06/02/2014
If you can make it through the first episode, well, you get honorary pirate status. If you don't make it through, just go rent Luther and Being John Malkovich. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/03/2018
Crossbones struggles to keep things interesting. Go to Full Review David Griffin Screen Rant 06/03/2014
When a legendary two-time Academy Award-nominated actor like John Malkovich decides to take part in a new pirate series - Crossbones, written and created by Luther's Neil Cross, as well as James V. Hart and Amanda Welles - one must take notice. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 06/03/2014
6.5/10
A mediocre thriller devoid of the salts and spices that keep the pirate trade alive. It's not a terrible show by any means, though there's a chance that Malkovich's teeth gnashing may polarize. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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örjan f @RT27875783 12/13/2014 Great series. Love Malkovich. Sad that it's been cancelled. See more 09/22/2014 The best use of the English language in any TV show ever, with enough heart to win one over to whatever the cause of the protagonists might eventually be proven to be (the final mystery). See more 09/14/2014 Complicated and riveting plot See more 08/09/2014 usual Hollywood unwatchable rehash of who knows what script, a living old bald Blackbeard without a beard, the usual annoying power women, strutting about and being 'tough'. Garbage, could not face episode two See more mohamed a @MAshraf 08/03/2014 Everybody started watching this show was for John Malkovich as the great pirate Blackbeard, that was the prospect and that what you get for the most of time... but the intriguing story wasn't there even when tried to spice it up with Coyle - Tom Lowe - the English spy on the island it was great for the first couple of episode then it went away, as the show evolved it became unclear where they are going with it :/ ... The finale was great! but still, the future is unknown ... I liked for the most of it, I get what I was signed up for, John Malkovich performance is great! I was impressed with Richard Coyle, I didn't like the story that much, I don't think it will be renewed for a second a season :/ but if it is I'll be here next year :) I'm going to give it a 7/10 See more 07/26/2014 Loved it! Why are all the good ones cancelled? See more Read all reviews
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John Malkovich

Edward "Blackbeard" Teach

Yasmine Al Massri

Selima El Sharad

Richard Coyle

Tom Lowe

Claire Foy

Kate Balfour

David Hoflin

Charlie Rider

Tracy Ifeachor

Nenna Ajanlekoko

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 30, 2014 The Devil's Dominion Pirates working for the legendary, but supposedly dead, Blackbeard, steal an important device from the HMS Petrel. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 6, 2014 The Covenant A popular pirate violently disagrees with Blackbeard's grand design; Tom ends up becoming an instrument of Blackbeard's will. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 20, 2014 The Man Who Killed Blackbeard Blackbeard and Lowe must rescue captured Kate before she reveals the island's location to William Jagger; Lowe learns Blackbeard has an ulterior motive for keeping him around. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 27, 2014 Antoinette Blackbeard sends Rider, Nenna and Lowe on a dangerous raid on a Spanish stronghold. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 11, 2014 The Return Lowe plans to reveal Blackbeard's attack plan to William Jagger but realizes he may be an even greater danger than the Commodore. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 18, 2014 A Hole in the Head Lowe plans on delivering Blackbeard to the English authorities by kidnapping him; Jagger visits a mental patient who may be the key to defeating Blackbeard. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 25, 2014 Beggarman Nenna's escape plan puts Lowe in jeopardy; Balfour makes an unexpected alliance. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 2, 2014 Crossbones Blackbeard sets sail and puts his plan in motion and tests his crew; Tom Lowe has only minutes to save himself and Kate. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 2, 2014 Blackbeard Blackbeard risks everything against Jagger's attack; Lowe faces a difficult decision between saving his loved ones, the man he admires or Edward Teach's legacy. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined Diabolical pirate Edward Teach -- aka Blackbeard -- rules over a group of outlaws and sailors. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Neil Cross, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Ted Gold, Ciaran Donnelly
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 30, 2014