Our Flag Means Death: Season 1

TV-MA

2022

Poster for Our Flag Means Death: Season 1

Created by David Jenkins
Recommended
94%
95%
10 episodes
Adventure
Comedy
HBO

Comedy series loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat who, in the throes of a... More

Comedy series loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat who, in the throes of a mid-life crisis, abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate. Rhys Darby stars as Bonnet, with Taika Waititi as fearsome pirate Blackbeard.

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Where to watch Our Flag Means Death: Season 1

Our Flag Means Death: Season 1 is available to stream... More in New Zealand now on Neon.

Our Flag Means Death: Season 1 episodes

Pilot

In 1717, pampered aristocrat Stede Bonnet experiences a midlife crisis... More and decides to become a pirate. Stede quickly learns that a pirate's life isn't for everybody.

A Damned Man

Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages.... More Lucius makes a surprising discovery.

A Gentleman Pirate

Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic... More of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.

Discomfort in a Married State

As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally... More meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.

The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well

Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie... More embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.

The Art of F**kery

Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry... More out his plan.

This Is Happening

A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past.... More Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.

We Gull Way Back

The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like... More the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.

Act of Grace

Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices... More and an uncertain future.

Wherever You Go, There You Are

While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends... More to a wounded heart.

Our Flag Means Death: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

Pirate Rhys Darby takes on Taika Waititi’s Blackbeard in this very funny and knowingly goofy comedy series, full of delightful New Zealandisms.

94_%47 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
95_%621 reviews
Audience score rating

"(It) exists in the same place as the sea itself: sometimes calm, sometimes raging, but never lacking in depth and surprises."

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Collider

"Our Flag Means Death is always stuck feeling like it’s either trying too hard, or not trying enough..."

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RogerEbert.com

"(A) fine, funny, oddly sweet and surprisingly fact-based period comedy..."

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Los Angeles Times

"(Stede's) misguided life choices make for endearing comedy and, eventually, for a surprising amount of heart."

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Hollywood Reporter

"The most interesting thing about Our Flag Means Death... becomes how it ends up more gently introspective than outright funny in its hunt for comic treasure."

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Variety

"Hearing Waititi and Darby bounce off each other... is pure joy; two performers having magnificent fun with characters perfectly suited to their strengths."

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