An epic pirate saga with an impeccable historical atmosphere and one of the most complex antiheroes in television history.
Starz launched the series Black Sails on January 25, 2014. The year is 1715, the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean. New Providence Island is a lawless territory controlled by pirate captains. The most fearsome of them is Captain Flint, who fights for the survival of his crew against the British Navy and internal enemies. He becomes an ally of Eleanor Guthrie, the daughter of a local crime lord, who turns the pirates' loot into profit. Together they devise a plan, hunting for the ultimate prize to stop the takeover of their home. They are opposed by Flint's rival, Eleanor's father, and young sailor John Silver, whose actions constantly thwart the captain's plans. The tone is epic, brutal, with historical accuracy and the dark romance of pirate life. The format consists of 4 seasons with 8-10 episodes each. If you enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean, Spartacus, or Game of Thrones, Black Sails is perfect for fans of grand historical sagas.
4 seasons, 38 episodes.
Yes, a prequel to Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
No, the series concluded in 2017.
In Cape Town, South Africa.
Toby Stephens.