Series synopsis
Crossbones is an American drama television series that premiered on NBC on May 30, 2014. It ended on August 2, 2014. It was created by Neil Cross. It stars John Malkovich, Richard Coyle, Yasmine Al Massri and David Hoflin.
It's 1715 on the Bahamian island of New Providence, the first functioning democracy in the Americas, where the diabolical pirate Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard, reigns over a rogue nation of thieves, outlaws and miscreant sailors. Part shantytown, part marauder's paradise, this is a place like no other on earth - and a mounting threat to international commerce. To gain control of this fearsome society, Tom Lowe, a highly skilled undercover assassin, is sent to the buccaneers' haven to take down ...
Premise
It's 1715 on the Bahamian island of New Providence, the first functioning democracy in the Americas, where the diabolical pirate Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard, reigns over a rogue nation of thieves, outlaws and miscreant sailors. Part shantytown, part marauder's paradise, this is a place like no other on earth - and a mounting threat to international commerce. To gain control of this fearsome society, Tom Lowe, a highly skilled undercover assassin, is sent to the buccaneers' haven to take down the brilliant and charismatic Blackbeard. But the closer Lowe gets, the more he finds that his quest is not so simple. Lowe can't help but admire the political ideals of Blackbeard, whose thirst for knowledge knows no bounds - and no law. But Lowe is not the only danger to Blackbeard's rule. He is a man with many villainous rivals and one great weakness - a passionately driven woman whom he cannot deny.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Malkovich as Blackbeard
- Richard Coyle as Tom Lowe
- Yasmine Al Massri as Selima El Sharad
- David Hoflin as Charlie Rider
- Claire Foy as Kate Balfour
- Tracy Ifeachor as Nenna Ajanlekoko
- Chris Perfetti as Tim Fletch
- Peter Stebbings as James Balfour
Guest cast
- Isel Rodriguez as Maggie
- Julian Sands as William Jagger
- Stuart Wilson as Captain Sam Valentine
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | May 30, 2014 | August 2, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Devil's Dominion The Longitude Chronometer, a device that will change the world, is stolen from HMS Petrel by pirates working for the legendary but supposedly long dead Edward Teach - better known as Blackbeard. On board the Petrel is Tom Lowe, an English spy working undercover as ship's surgeon. Lowe's mission is to prevent the Chronometer from falling into the hands of pirates... and if the opportunity should arise, to assassinate Blackbeard. |
May 30, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Covenant Blackbeard's plans are complicated when a popular Pirate Captain comes to town and violently disagrees with his grand design. For his master plan to survive, Blackbeard must weigh the risks of ridding himself of a dangerous old friend. Meanwhile, trying to gain insight into the Commodore's mysterious endgame, Tom Lowe finds himself an unlikely instrument of Blackbeard's will. |
June 6, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Man Who Killed Blackbeard When Kate is captured on a trading voyage, Blackbeard and Lowe must work together in order to rescue her before she reveals the island's whereabouts to William Jagger. In the process, Lowe discovers that Blackbeard has an ulterior, deeply personal motive for keeping him on Santa Compana. |
June 20, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 30, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 2, 2014 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |