Our Flag Means Death
TV Show · Comedy · Adventure

An outrageously funny period comedy loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered 18th-century aristocrat who abandoned a life of privilege to become the “Gentleman Pirate.”

2022 · 32m
Starring Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad
Director Taika Waititi

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    After uprooting his life in search of adventure, aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet must go to new lengths to tame the mutinous motley crew of his ship, the Revenge. But when his efforts to impress the boisterous buccaneers lead to a raid on a vessel with ties to his former life, Stede is left to question whether he’s tough enough for the high seas.
    31 min
  • EPISODE 2
    A Damned Man
    When the Revenge runs aground, Stede attempts to assuage his guilt over recent events by encouraging his men to treat the island detour as a vacation. On the hunt for missing hostages, Stede, Oluwande, and Black Pete encounter some new faces, while Lucius stumbles upon Jim’s secret.
    25 min
  • EPISODE 3
    A Gentleman Pirate
    As Stede tries to sell himself as the “Gentleman Pirate,” his men take a trip in hopes of ransoming the remaining hostage. While in the Republic of Pirates, Oluwande worries that Jim will cross paths with the notorious Spanish Jackie, as Blackbeard shocks Izzy by taking an interest in Stede.
    25 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Discomfort in a Married State
    While a feverish Stede flashes back to scenes of his marriage, Blackbeard experiences his own identity crisis. Jim suffers through questions from the overcurious crew. Then, with the Spanish approaching, two very different captains must each walk a mile in the other’s shoes.
    32 min
  • EPISODE 5
    The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
    When Blackbeard decides he wants to try his hand at playing aristocrat, Stede, Oluwande, and Frenchie assume new identities to accompany him to a fancy party. While Blackbeard relishes his alter-ego, Jeff, Oluwande, and Frenchie devise a scheme to get rich quick. Back on the ship, Izzy attempts to punish Lucius.
    27 min
  • EPISODE 6
    The Art of F**kery
    Inspired by Blackbeard’s words of wisdom, Stede enlists the Revenge crew to help him intimidate an incoming merchant ship. After Izzy confronts him about his growing attachment to Stede, Blackbeard struggles to do what must be done. Lucius’ flesh wound spirals out of control.
    27 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Rhys Darby
    Stede Bonnet
  • Taika Waititi
    Captain Blackbeard
  • Nathan Foad
    Lucius
  • Samson Kayo
    Oluwande
  • Vico Ortiz
    Jim/Bonifacia
  • Ewen Bremner
    Buttons
  • Matt Maher
    Black Pete
  • Kristian Nairn
    Wee John Feeney
  • Con O'Neill
    Izzy
  • David Fane
    Fang
  • Rory Kinnear
    Captain Nigel Badminton/Chauncey Badminton

About

Our Flag Means Death

Comedy

An outrageously funny period comedy loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered 18th-century aristocrat who abandoned a life of privilege to become the “Gentleman Pirate.”

Information

Studio
Discovery Global Comedy
Released
2022
Rated
15+
Region of Origin
United States
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