Series synopsis
Our Flag Means Death is an American comedy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on HBO Max on March 3, 2022. It ended on October 26, 2023. It was created by David Jenkins. It stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Ewen Bremner and Joel Fry.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Prepare to have your ship wrecked.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet
- Taika Waititi as Edward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard
- Ewen Bremner as Buttons
- Joel Fry as Frenchie
- Samson Kayo as Oluwande
- Nathan Foad as Lucius
- Vico Ortiz as Jim Jimenez
- Con O'Neill as Izzy Hands
Supporting cast
- Matthew Maher as Black Pete
- Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney
- David Fane as Fang
- Samba Schutte as Roach
- Rory Kinnear as Captain Nigel Badminton / Chauncey Badminton
- Guz Khan as Ivan
Guest cast
- Gary Farmer as Chief Mabo
- Ted Heyck as Elderly Fishermen
- Pedro Lopez as Elderly Fishermen
- Theo Darby as Young Stede
- David Jenkins as Officer Shaw
- Asher Bishop as Rowboat Bully
- Eden Grace Redfield as Alma Bonnet
- William Barber-Holler as Louis Bonnet
- Brian Gattas as Siegfried
- Will Arnett as Calico Jack
- Simone Kessell as Mother Teach
- Pete Gardner as Dutch Captain
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 3, 2022 | March 24, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 5, 2023 | October 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel. |
March 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Damned Man Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery. |
March 3, 2022 |
| 3 |
A Gentleman Pirate Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past. |
March 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Impossible Birds While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew. |
October 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
Red Flags Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge. |
October 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Innkeeper While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng's reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult truths. |
October 5, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 3, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 26, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |