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Season 1 – Our Flag Means Death

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Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat, abandons his life of privilege to become a pirate in the early 18th century.
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Our Flag Means Death — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Our Flag Means Death's gentle sensibility doesn't quite strike comedic gold, but its bemusing band of buccaneers are endearing enough that viewers seeking a comforting watch will find bountiful booty.

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Dan Einav Financial Times 01/06/2023
4/5
A gentleman pirate may not be a skilled plunderer, but he can seemingly steal a heart. Go to Full Review Jack Seale Guardian 01/04/2023
3/5
Our Flag Means Death might be too laid-back to actually be funny, but it drifts towards somewhere good. Go to Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/04/2023
4/5
We recommend you stay for the voyage, because once the easy gags about a progressive pirate captain several fathoms out of his depth have all been used up, Our Flag Means Death charts a slightly different course. Go to Full Review Amelia Cameron Loud and Clear Reviews 02/24/2025
5/5
Legends of pirates have long since fascinated us, and season 1 of the HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death proves that they always will. Go to Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine 07/06/2024
Our Flag Means Death gets a lot of things right, the characters, the setting, the rhythm, but most importantly the balance in the comedy and the tone it sets. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies 02/09/2024
With the show having been recently cancelled, enjoy our beloved gay pirates whilst you still can. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jdh T @RT23985112 Nov 9 So good!!! So original and funny and heartwarming I absolutely can not believe it was canceled..well I can actually like every other actually good original show..so sad #saveofmd See more Ellis Y @RT74260769 Nov 2 Absolutely spectacular so fun and wholesome but a devastating ending. Gets u hyped to watch s2 See more William T @TruthTortoise Aug 3 This show wears fine things well. Very well, indeed. See more Kl c @Cloudy462 04/25/2025 I watched it in one day. I really liked it, but listen ik it's comedy, I would have love too see more blood... See more Carola F @RT54930318 03/01/2025 Whimsical comedy in a Pirates of the Caribbean/Guardians of the Galaxy sort of way, sweet, and heartmeltingly romantic. It's a delightful watch! See more Carly K @RT27812089 12/29/2024 This show is incredible. The acting is award-winning worthy, and the characters are well written as well. The people who work behind the camera did an amazing job. I really enjoyed this season and this show. See more Read all reviews
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David Jenkins

Creator

Rhys Darby

Stede Bonnet

Taika Waititi

Captain Blackbeard

Nathan Foad

Lucius

Samson Kayo

Oluwande

Vico Ortiz

Jim

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 2022 Pilot In 1717, pampered aristocrat Stede Bonnet experiences a midlife crisis and decides to become a pirate; however, Stede quickly learns that a pirate's life isn't for everybody. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 3, 2022 A Damned Man Stede battles with guilt while hunting for missing hostages; Lucius makes a surprising discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 3, 2022 A Gentleman Pirate Stede conducts business in the Republic of Pirates; Oluwande and Jim face their past. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 10, 2022 Discomfort in a Married State As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet; Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 10, 2022 The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party; Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities; Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 10, 2022 The Art of F... Stede and crew stage a spectacle; Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 17, 2022 This Is Happening A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim's past; Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 17, 2022 We Gull Way Back The arrival of Blackbeard's old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out; as Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 24, 2022 Act of Grace At the mercy of Chauncy and the British, Stede and Blackbeard renounce their pirating ways in a desperate attempt to escape execution. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 24, 2022 Wherever You Go, There You Are Upon discovering that his family has moved on in his absence, Stede vows to make things right with his wife, Mary; after a desperate attempt to stage a show for the crew, Izzy confronts a depressed Blackbeard about his former life. Details

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Season Info

Director
Taika Waititi
Creator
David Jenkins
Executive Producer
David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 2022