Black Sails (2014)

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"Take what's yours."

TV series · 2014 · 4 seasons, 38 episodes · Ended · STARZ · Rated TV-MA · Drama, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Toby Stephens as Captain James Flint
  • Luke Arnold as John Silver
  • Hannah New as Eleanor Guthrie
  • Jessica Parker Kennedy as Max
  • Toby Schmitz as Jack Rackham
  • Tom Hopper as William "Billy Bones" Manderly
  • Clara Paget as Anne Bonny
  • Zach McGowan as Captain Charles Vane
  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Mr. Scott
  • Louise Barnes as Miranda Barlow

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into gritty, intense dramas with plenty of action and adventure, Black Sails is a great pick. It’s set in a wild pirate world on New Providence Island, where Captain Flint, played by Toby Stephens, leads a crew fighting for survival in a place full of danger and debauchery. The show feels raw and thrilling, with sharp characters like the clever John Silver joining the mix, making every episode feel like a high-stakes game. With four seasons and 38 hour-long episodes, it’s perfect for anyone who loves stories about loyalty, power struggles, and the darker side of freedom. Fans of shows like Arrow or The Last Kingdom will probably find a lot to enjoy here, as it combines historical drama with intense action and complex relationships. It’s a solid choice if you want to get lost in a pirate world that’s as brutal as it is fascinating.

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