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

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

Stede conducts business in the Republic of Pirates, Oluwande and Jim face their past, and the men attempt to retrieve the last hostage.

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

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

Inspired by Blackbeard's words of wisdom, Stede enlists the Revenge's 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's flesh wound spirals out of control.