Our Flag Means Death

Season 1

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After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.

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10 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotIn the 18th century, Lord Stede Bennet brings his "unique" style of management to a pirate ship he takes command of. The crew threatens mutiny unless Stede brings them booty, so the former lord obliges by attacking a British warship captained by an old school chum.
A Damned Man
E2
A Damned ManUnder Steed's (lack of) command, the Revenge runs aground. While Stede, Pete, and Oluwande search for their missing British hostages and the local tribe has them for dinner, the captain insists that the rest of the crew take a vacation. Lucius keeps abreast of Jim's secret.
A Gentleman Pirate
E3
A Gentleman PirateNow professing to be the Gentleman Pirate, Stede travels to the Republic of Pirates with Lucius to sell his British hostage. Jim goes to get his dagger back from Jack, with some assistance from Oluwande. Blackbeard takes an interest in Stede, after Izzy's description of him.
Discomfort in a Married State
E4
Discomfort in a Married StateBlackbeard fends to an injured Stede, and the two bond over an imminent attack by the Spaniards and marmalade. Stede ponders what drove him to a life of piracy, while the Revenge crew wonder if Jim is still Jim. She makes the point with them.
The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
E5
The Best Revenge Is Dressing WellBlackbeard turns to Stede to teach him how to blend into high society while they are guests at a French party. Oluwande and Frenchie perform their own versions of the pyramid and Nigerian prince schemes. Lucius learns why Izzy is nicknamed "The Spewer" behind his back.
The Art of F**kery
E6
The Art of F**keryWhile Stede and his crew prepare to take a page from Blackbeard's book and terrify Dutch sailors using the art of fuckery, Izzy tries to get Blackbeard to carry out his original plan, kill Stede, and take his place while leaving Stede's corpse in his place.
This Is Happening
E7
This Is HappeningThe Revenge docks at St Augustine so the crew can buy oranges to ward off scurvy. Stede, Lucius, and Blackbeard go on a treasure hunt, while Jim and the others to the nun who raised Jim as a killing machine to avenge their father, who was killed by bandits.
We Gull Way Back
E8
We Gull Way BackBlackbeard's old shipmate Calico Jack arrives, and drives a wedge between Steed and Blackbeard with his bro behavior. Jim contemplates what's left for them after avenging their family, and shares a drink with Spanish Jackie. Buttons loses an old friend.
Act of Grace
E9
Act of GraceChauncey captures Steed and Blackbeard, who take King George's Act of Grace pardon to escape execution. They go into service in the British Navy, and Blackbeard declares his love and plots an escape. Overridden with guilt, Stede goes home to see Mary.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
E10
Wherever You Go, There You AreStede returns to his home, and discovers where his heart truly lies. Blackbeard mourns the loss of his love, then unleashes the Kraken. Izzy gets his fondest wish, Jim returns, and the crew hold a talent show. Meanwhile, Stede gives the performance of his life about his death.