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Season 1 – Pirates: Behind the Legends

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Charting the voyages and exploits of infamous pirate legends, with the help of historical experts and a wealth of pirate artifacts.
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Pirates: Behind the Legends — Season 1

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Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 03/19/2025
History buffs will appreciate this treasure trove of knowledge about famous pirates and their impact on world history. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Billy Boyd

Narrator

Tim Cartwright

John Ward

Harcourt T. Fuller

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Connie Kelleher

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Daniel Sharp

Producer

Anna O'Malley

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 8, 2024 Francis Drake Francis Drake is cemented in history as the world's most controversial pirate. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 8, 2024 Grace O'Malley Grace O'Malley defies gender conventions of her day and becomes the most feared and respected leader of both the land and the sea, eventually rising to Chieftain. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 15, 2024 John Ward Englishman-turned-Algerian pirate John Ward becomes ruler of the Tunisian empire. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 15, 2024 Henry Morgan Brilliant strategist Morgan takes humans, treasure, and towns without mercy. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 22, 2024 William Kidd Captain Kidd, the treasure hunter, turns from pirate hunter to pirate. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 22, 2024 Blackbeard Blackbeard's name strikes fear into all as a brutal diabolical pirate. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 29, 2024 Anne Bonny and Mary Read Braver than the men, Anne Bonny and Mary Read are ferocious female pirates. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 29, 2024 Bartholomew Roberts Bartholomew Roberts is the most successful pirate of the Golden Age. Details

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Pirates: Behind the Legends — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Daniel Sharp
Screenwriter
Peter Fellows, Kevin Waite
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Biography, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 8, 2024