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Black Sails
2014 - 2017 7.6 (1343 votes) 4 Seasons
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Genres
Drama Action & Adventure
Networks
Starz
Created By
Jonathan E. Steinberg
Robert Levine

Black Sails

Take what's yours.

Overview

The pirate adventures of Captain Flint and his men twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Toby Stephens
Toby Stephens

Captain James Flint

Luke Arnold
Luke Arnold

John Silver

Hannah New
Hannah New

Eleanor Guthrie

Jessica Parker Kennedy
Jessica Parker Kennedy

Max

Toby Schmitz
Toby Schmitz

Jack Rackham

Tom Hopper
Tom Hopper

William "Billy Bones" Manderly

Clara Paget
Clara Paget

Anne Bonny

Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson

Blackbeard

Seasons

Season 0 poster
Season 0 (2013)

No overview available.

21 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Black Sails: An Inside Look
2013-12-23

A cutthroat world of murderers, outcasts and thieves, the men and women of Black Sails are all hustling to survive. We give you an inside look at the incredible efforts made to bring the golden age of piracy to life.

Runtime: 9 min
Episode 2: Pirate Camp
2013-04-22

An extra for Season One of the STARZ Original Series "Black Sails" that focused on the training camp the actors went through prior to the start of shooting.

Runtime: 2 min
Episode 3: Building the Behemoth
2013-12-15

It took three hundred people to build just one of the hulking sets for Black Sails. See how the crew brought The Walrus to life.

Runtime: 2 min
Episode 4: Folklore is Finished
2014-01-12

No parrots. No eyeliner. Black Sails steps outside the pirate stereotype to show you the men and women fighting against a society intent on wiping them out. STARZ brings to life the reality of a brutal and dangerous world on Nassau in 1715.

Runtime: 3 min
Episode 5: A Place in History
2014-03-04

Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim (who plays Mr. Scott) discusses how the series strives to portray an accurate history of African Americans and of slavery in the golden age of piracy.

Runtime: 2 min
Episode 6: Dressed to Kill
2014-12-02

A brief featurette covering the costume design for the series.

Runtime: 2 min
Episode 7: Inside the World of Black Sails (1)
2015-04-01

Combined short recaps about each episode of Season Two, featuring comments from Executive Producers Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Man O'War
2015-04-05

A behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the Spanish Man O'War ship, which plays a major role in the storyline of Season Two.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 9: Expanding Worlds
2014-12-05

A short featurette that talks about the new characters viewers will see in Season Two of the series.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 10: High Seas Action
2015-09-23

A look behind-the-scenes of Season Two's big fight scenes.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 11: History's Influence
2015-09-25

Although many of the main characters are based upon fictional ones from Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island, others are based on real-life pirates. This featurette discusses the real history of pirates and how the series tries to incorporate much of that history into the depiction of events seen on the show.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 12: Inside the World of Black Sails (2)
2016-04-01

Combined short recaps about each episode of Season Three, featuring comments from Executive Producers Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 13: The Storm
2016-01-31

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the storm that Captain Flint and his crew must endure in Season Three.

Runtime: 3 min
Episode 14: A Pirate's Last Words
2016-10-11

SPOILER ALERT Captain Charles Vane’s sacrifice is explored in this Season Three featurette.

Runtime: 4 min
Episode 15: Blackbeard: An 18th Century Pirate
2016-11-19

One of the most notorious pirates to have ever lived, Edward Teach, aka "Blackbeard", is not afraid to challenge Nassau's most powerful --- at sea, on land, and at the end of a sword. This featurette takes a look at the character, including comments from the actor portraying him (Ray Stevenson).

Runtime: 10 min
Episode 16: Woodes Rogers
2016-11-19

Woodes Rogers is the newly appointed Royal Governor of the Bahamas. He heads to Nassau with the intent of wresting control of the colony from the pirates. This featurette takes a look at the English sea captain, played by Luke Roberts.

Runtime: 5 min
Episode 17: Inside the World of Black Sails (3)
2017-04-02

Combined short recaps about each episode of Season Four, featuring comments from Executive Producers Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg.

Runtime: 18 min
Episode 18: Creating the World
2017-04-03

A brief, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the final season, with comments from members of the cast and crew.

Runtime: 3 min
Episode 19: Roundtable: Women in Piracy
2017-04-04

An all-too-brief roundtable discussion with actresses Hannah New, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Clara Paget, and Zethu Dlomo.

Runtime: 2 min
Episode 20: Roundtable: The Legends of Treasure Island
2017-04-19

Black Sails lays the groundwork and fills in several gaps in character story leading up to the Robert Louis Stevenson classic novel, Treasure Island. Another frustratingly short roundtable moderated by Marlow Stern – this time featuring the male leads of Black Sails: Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, and Tom Hopper.

Runtime: 2 min
Episode 21: Roundtable: Fearless Fans
2017-04-19

More footage from the above roundtable, with Stephens, Arnold, and Hopper discussing their interactions with fans of the series.

Runtime: 2 min
Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2014)

1715: The Golden Age of Piracy. New Providence Island is a lawless territory, controlled by history’s most notorious pirate captains. The most feared is Captain Flint. As the British Navy returns to redeem their land and exterminate Flint and his crew, another side of him emerges. Captain Flint aligns himself with Eleanor Guthrie, daughter of the local kingpin, to hunt the ultimate prize and ensure their survival. Many opponents stand in their way: rival captains, jealous of Flint's power; Eleanor's ambitious and intrusive father; and a young sailor recently recruited onto Flint's crew, John Silver, who constantly undermines his captain’s agenda.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: I.
2014-01-25

Whilst facing threats on all sides, including a possible mutiny, Captain Flint hires a young sailor named John Silver, who hides his most precious possession. As the Royal Navy gets ever more powerful, Eleanor keeps order on New Providence.

Runtime: 65 min
Episode 2: II.
2014-02-01

Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel.

Runtime: 49 min
Episode 3: III.
2014-02-08

While Flint and Gates realise they need help to find the Urca d'Lima, John and Billy have to increase the crew's morale. Vane impresses Eleanor and Gates receives a promotion.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 4: IV.
2014-02-15

Captain Flint is warned about Billy. Vane encounters someone from his past. Eleanor asks her father for help. The crew of The Walrus suffer a disastrous undertaking.

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 5: V.
2014-02-22

Bonny confesses. Rackham makes a life-altering decision. Richard forces Eleanor's hand. A chess match is organized for Flint and the Walrus crew.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 6: VI.
2014-03-01

Chasing the Andromache is a pricey endeavor. Eleanor needs help from Silver. Billy believes Gates should confront Flint. Bonny takes a stand.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 7: VII.
2014-03-08

Flint comes clean with Gates. Randall's actions cause problems for Silver. Eleanor suffers a loss. Max helps Rackham. Vane faces his biggest challenge.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 8: VIII.
2014-03-15

The hunt for the Urca begins. Things change for Eleanor. Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past sins.

Runtime: 54 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2015)

Season two begins where we left off—The Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. And with their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint and Silver must join forces in a desperate bid for survival. Meanwhile, Eleanor Guthrie struggles to maintain her grip on Nassau, as a new breed of pirate arrives in the form of Ned Low, a man for whom violence isn't just a tool … it’s a pastime. As blood is spilled, and tensions mount, Charles Vane must decide which he values more: Eleanor’s life, or the respect of his men. And unbeknownst to all of them, a prize of immeasurable value has already been smuggled onto the island … one whose discovery will alter the very landscape of their world, and force everyone in Nassau toward the ultimate judgment: are they men, or are they monsters?

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: IX.
2015-01-24

The Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. With their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint and Silver must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 2: X.
2015-01-31

Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 3: XI.
2015-02-07

Flint returns to Nassau and encounters a dilemma. Eleanor turns to an unlikely source for help. Rackham works to restore his reputation. Vane gets an unexpected prize.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 4: XII.
2015-02-14

Flint threatens Vane. Eleanor chooses a side. Rackham learns what Max is capable of. Silver reunites with an old friend.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 5: XIII.
2015-02-21

Miranda endeavors to save the island. Eleanor sees old wounds reopened. Rackham is on the scent of a secret. Vane is forced to take matters into his own hands.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 6: XIV.
2015-02-28

Eleanor mediates a peace. Rackham learns a hard lesson. Flint goes back on a promise. Bonny goes out of control.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 7: XV.
2015-03-07

Max surveys the aftermath of a massacre. News from the outside world impacts Flint and Silver. Eleanor takes a risk that she hopes secures her future. Bonny comes to a crossroads. Dufresne provokes Billy to act.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 8: XVI.
2015-03-14

Flint and Miranda prepare for a tough go of it. Silver becomes enlightened. Eleanor learns Max's secret. Vane makes a move.

Runtime: 49 min
Episode 9: XVII.
2015-03-21

Flint and Miranda come to grips with their past. Bonny makes clear her intentions to Rackham. Vane collects a huge prize. Eleanor issues a declaration of war.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 10: XVIII.
2015-03-28

Flint acquires an unlikely ally. Vane's crew seeks a sea change. Silver makes a sacrifice.

Runtime: 50 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2016)

In the wake of Charles Town, the world lives in fear of Captain Flint. But when his campaign of terror crosses over into madness, it falls to John Silver to locate the man within the monster. Meanwhile, with Eleanor Guthrie gone, Jack Rackham and Captain Charles Vane struggle to secure Nassau for the ages. All will be tested when a new threat arrives. It knows them. It understands them. And in the blink of an eye, it will turn them against each other.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: XIX.
2016-01-23

Flint and his crew wage war against the world. Eleanor receives an offer of clemency. Vane objects to Rackham's methods. One of Nassau's most notorious returns.

Runtime: 59 min
Episode 2: XX.
2016-01-30

The Walrus crew battles the elements. Teach and Rackham have a disagreement. Rogers and Eleanor set terms for their partnership. Bonny fears for her future with Max.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 3: XXI.
2016-02-06

Stranded at sea, Flint pushes Silver to his limit. As Nassau prepares to repel an invasion, Rackham takes the reins, while Max gets her house in order. To stave off defeat, Vane makes a difficult choice.

Runtime: 59 min
Episode 4: XXII.
2016-02-13

Civilization returns to Nassau, and sets its sights on Vane. Flint, Silver and Billy encounter a new enemy. Rackham takes a stand against his crew. Scott finds his place in the new regime.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 5: XXIII.
2016-02-20

Facing certain death, Silver pushes Flint to take action. Teach shows Vane a way forward. A new threat puts Eleanor and Rogers on notice. Max makes her play.

Runtime: 54 min
Episode 6: XXIV.
2016-02-27

Flint challenges Teach over the future of piracy. Rogers makes an arrest. Rackham finds new purpose. Madi comes to Silver's aid.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 7: XXV.
2016-03-05

Flint and Silver return to Nassau, and a legend is born. A change in terms puts Rackham and Bonny in jeopardy. Vane’s mission evolves. Eleanor confides in Rogers.

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 8: XXVI.
2016-03-12

Rogers comes under attack while moving a prisoner. Violence erupts on the Walrus. Silver and Madi are put to a test. Billy sees a new role for himself in the coming battle.

Runtime: 49 min
Episode 9: XXVII.
2016-03-19

Eleanor puts everything on the line to save Rogers. Billy recruits allies. Flint and Silver prepare for war.

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 10: XXVIII.
2016-03-26

Rogers and his forces come for the pirates. Rackham and Bonny face impossible odds. Silver demands answers from Flint. Billy crowns a king.

Runtime: 49 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2017)

Hundreds of British soldiers lie dead in a forest… the Royal Navy sails back to England in retreat… the West Indies are now a war zone, and the shores of New Providence Island have never been bloodier. With the help of Eleanor Guthrie, Woodes Rogers transforms Nassau into a fortress without walls, as Captain Flint amasses a fleet of unprecedented strength, hoping to strike the final blow against civilization and reshape the world forever. Meanwhile, from within the island… an insurgency builds, fueled by the legend of its exiled leader, whose name keeps grown men awake at night… the one they call “Long John Silver.” But as Flint, Silver and their allies are about to learn, the closer civilization comes to defeat, the more desperately and destructively it will fight back. Oaths will be shattered, fortunes will change hands, and amidst the chaos, only one thing remains certain: it has never been more dangerous to call oneself a pirate.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: XXIX
2017-01-29

The invasion of Nassau results in catastrophe, while Teach and Rackham look to avenge the death of Charles Vane and Eleanor gets acclimated to her new role.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 2: XXX
2017-02-05

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.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 3: XXXI
2017-02-12

Max has a run-in with the law. Rogers reckons with the past. Flint and Madi come to an understanding.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 4: XXXII
2017-02-19

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

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 5: XXXIII
2017-02-26

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

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 6: XXXIV
2017-03-05

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

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 7: XXXV
2017-03-12

Flint urges caution on an angry Silver. Max leads Rackham and Bonny up river. Billy locates a survivor. Rogers learns the truth.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 8: XXXVI
2017-03-19

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.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 9: XXXVII
2017-03-26

Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island. Madi receives an offer. Billy casts his lot.

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 10: XXXVIII
2017-04-02

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

Runtime: 74 min

Videos

Black Sails | Official Trailer | STARZ

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