Series synopsis
Black Sails is an American drama action & adventure television series that premiered on STARZ on January 25, 2014. It ended on April 2, 2017. It was created by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg. It stars Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, Hannah New and Jessica Parker Kennedy.
The pirate adventures of Captain Flint and his men twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune see ...
Premise
The pirate adventures of Captain Flint and his men twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality.
Premise: Take what's yours.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toby Stephens as Captain James Flint
- Luke Arnold as John Silver
- Hannah New as Eleanor Guthrie
- Jessica Parker Kennedy as Max
- Toby Schmitz as Jack Rackham
- Tom Hopper as William "Billy Bones" Manderly
- Zach McGowan as Captain Charles Vane
- Clara Paget as Anne Bonny
Supporting cast
- Ray Stevenson as Blackbeard
- Mark Ryan as Hal Gates
- Luke Roberts as Woodes Rogers
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Mr. Scott
- Louise Barnes as Miranda Barlow
- Tadhg Murphy as Ned Low
- Roland Reed as Dufresne
- Sean Cameron Michael as Richard Guthrie
Guest cast
- Anthony Bishop as Singleton
- Langley Kirkwood as Captain Bryson
- Craig Jackson as Featherstone
- Anna-Louise Plowman as Mrs. Hudson
- Moshidi Motshegwa as The Maroon Queen
- Richard Lothian as Dobbs
- Sylvaine Strike as Netta
- David Dukas as Captain Hume
- Tinah Mnumzana as Ruth
- Tyrone Keogh as Adams
- Graham Hopkins as Captain Parrish
- Joe Vaz as Ship's Cook
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 59 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 21 | December 23, 2013 | April 19, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 8 | January 25, 2014 | March 15, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 24, 2015 | March 28, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 23, 2016 | March 26, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 10 | January 29, 2017 | April 2, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Sails: An Inside Look A cutthroat world of murderers, outcasts and thieves, the men and women of Black Sails are all hustling to survive. We give you an inside look at the incredible efforts made to bring the golden age of piracy to life. |
December 23, 2013 |
| 2 |
Pirate Camp An extra for Season One of the STARZ Original Series "Black Sails" that focused on the training camp the actors went through prior to the start of shooting. |
April 22, 2013 |
| 3 |
Building the Behemoth It took three hundred people to build just one of the hulking sets for Black Sails. See how the crew brought The Walrus to life. |
December 15, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I. Whilst facing threats on all sides, including a possible mutiny, Captain Flint hires a young sailor named John Silver, who hides his most precious possession. As the Royal Navy gets ever more powerful, Eleanor keeps order on New Providence. |
January 25, 2014 |
| 2 |
II. Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel. |
February 1, 2014 |
| 3 |
III. While Flint and Gates realise they need help to find the Urca d'Lima, John and Billy have to increase the crew's morale. Vane impresses Eleanor and Gates receives a promotion. |
February 8, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
IX. The Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. With their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint and Silver must join forces in a desperate bid for survival. |
January 24, 2015 |
| 2 |
X. Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious. |
January 31, 2015 |
| 3 |
XI. Flint returns to Nassau and encounters a dilemma. Eleanor turns to an unlikely source for help. Rackham works to restore his reputation. Vane gets an unexpected prize. |
February 7, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
XIX. Flint and his crew wage war against the world. Eleanor receives an offer of clemency. Vane objects to Rackham's methods. One of Nassau's most notorious returns. |
January 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
XX. The Walrus crew battles the elements. Teach and Rackham have a disagreement. Rogers and Eleanor set terms for their partnership. Bonny fears for her future with Max. |
January 30, 2016 |
| 3 |
XXI. Stranded at sea, Flint pushes Silver to his limit. As Nassau prepares to repel an invasion, Rackham takes the reins, while Max gets her house in order. To stave off defeat, Vane makes a difficult choice. |
February 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
XXIX. The invasion of Nassau results in catastrophe, while Teach and Rackham look to avenge the death of Charles Vane and Eleanor gets acclimated to her new role. |
January 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
XXX. Flint gives in to Billy's authority. Eleanor has a plan for Rogers. Silver turns to an unlikely source for help. Max is put on notice. |
February 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
XXXI. Max has a run-in with the law. Rogers reckons with the past. Flint and Madi come to an understanding. |
February 12, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2014 |
| Last aired | April 2, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |