Our Flag Means Death (2022)
The year is 1717. Wealthy landowner Stede Bonnet has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well. Based on a true story.
Cast: Rhys Darby, Eden Grace Redfield, Ewen Bremner, Samson Kayo, Joel Fry, Nathan Foad, Vico Ortiz, Matthew Maher, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, Leslie Jones, Samba Schutte, Connor Barrett, William Barber-Holler, Con O'Neill, Michael Crane, Taika Waititi, Damien Gerard
Mermen
After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment, and Blackbeard plots a return to piracy… leading to triumph and a devastating loss.
Man on Fire
On a visit to the Republic of Pirates, Blackbeard sifts through plans for his future and his relationship with a newly infamous Stede. Then, as Jim schemes to reunite Oluwande with a hesitant Zheng, the world of piracy gets upended.
Calypso's Birthday
Facing accusations of becoming boring, the Revenge crew throws a party in honor of Calypso’s birthday… which is soon interrupted by a pirate seeking retribution. Meanwhile, Zheng proposes a “partnership” with Prince Ricky Barnes.
The Curse of the Seafaring Life
After a lukewarm reception upon his return, Blackbeard remains plagued by distrust aboard the Revenge – especially from an embittered Lucius. Meanwhile, Stede gains new confidence during his “captain lessons” with Izzy.
Fun and Games
After his crew unanimously votes to banish him, Blackbeard encounters some dysfunctional old acquaintances onshore. Later, Stede and Blackbeard must decide how to move forward.
Episode 3
When Zheng unexpectedly takes hold of the Revenge, the reunited crew starts to plan their escape. Meanwhile, a preoccupied Stede resorts to desperate measures to bring back Blackbeard, who must confront a life-or-death decision of his own.
Red Flags
Aboard Zheng’s ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard’s crew plots their revenge.
Impossible Birds
Stede reunites with his crew, and goes searching for Blackbeard and the Revenge. Jim does their best to escape their kidnappers, but the Revenge is in for a surprise.