Black Sails 2014
Created by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- 60 min episodes
- 4 seasons
- 38 episodes
- Ended
- TV-MA
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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.
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Classical in form, earnest, grave and epic.
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- Koktoon TMDB · Aug 202410/10
**Black Sails: A Masterpiece of Pirate Lore and Intrigue** **Rating: 10/10** *Black Sails* is a breathtaking journey into the Golden Age of Piracy, where legends come to life, and the thrills never cease. The creators have done a remarkable job weaving together the stories of various legendary pirates, creating a complex and authentic world filled with tension, betrayal, and intrigue. The show's unique atmosphere, excellent character development, and complex social-political layers make *Black Sails* one of the pinnacles of the genre. **Story and Atmosphere:** The story of *Black Sails* is set in the early 18th century in the Caribbean, where infamous pirates struggle for survival and riches. The series masterfully combines real historical figures with literary fiction, creating a unique and exciting narrative. The writers have done a brilliant job interlacing the different pirate legends, crafting a narrative that honors these tales while adding new and unexpected twists. **Intrigue and Power Struggles:** *Black Sails* excels at portraying the intrigue surrounding the pursuit of power and wealth. The characters will do anything to stay afloat, gain power, or maintain their positio
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Cast
- Toby StephensCaptain James Flint
- Luke ArnoldJohn Silver
- Hannah NewEleanor Guthrie
- Jessica Parker KennedyMax
- Toby SchmitzJack Rackham
- Tom HopperWilliam "Billy Bones" Manderly
- Clara PagetAnne Bonny
- Ray StevensonBlackbeard
- Luke RobertsWoodes Rogers
Crew
- Robert LevineCreator
- Jonathan E. SteinbergCreator
- Bear McCrearyOriginal Music Composer
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Seasons
- Season 18 eps · 2014
- Season 210 eps · 2015
- Season 310 eps · 2016
- Season 410 eps · 2017
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