General Information
Glossary: B
First Air Date: January 25th, 2014
Last Air Date: April 2nd, 2017
Created By: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine
Star Casts: Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, Hannah New, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Toby Schmitz, Tom Hopper, Clara Paget, Ray Stevenson, Luke Roberts
Aired On: Starz
Episode Runtime: 60 minutes
Total Seasons: 4 Seasons
Total Episodes: 38 Episodes
Type: Scripted
Status: Ended
Homepage: Starz - Black Sails
Last Updated: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:36:13 +0000
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Black Sails
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.
Seasons and Episodes
Specials (21 Episodes)
1: Black Sails: An Inside Look - Aired: 2013-12-23
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.
2: Pirate Camp - Aired: 2013-04-22
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.
3: Building the Behemoth - Aired: 2013-12-15
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.
4: Folklore is Finished - Aired: 2014-01-12
No parrots. No eyeliner. Black Sails steps outside the pirate stereotype to show you the men and women fighting against a society intent on wiping them out. STARZ brings to life the reality of a brutal and dangerous world on Nassau in 1715.
5: A Place in History - Aired: 2014-03-04
Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim (who plays Mr. Scott) discusses how the series strives to portray an accurate history of African Americans and of slavery in the golden age of piracy.
6: Dressed to Kill - Aired: 2014-12-02
A brief featurette covering the costume design for the series.
7: Inside the World of Black Sails (1) - Aired: 2015-04-01
Combined short recaps about each episode of Season Two, featuring comments from Executive Producers Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg.
8: Man O'War - Aired: 2015-04-05
A behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the Spanish Man O'War ship, which plays a major role in the storyline of Season Two.
9: Expanding Worlds - Aired: 2014-12-05
A short featurette that talks about the new characters viewers will see in Season Two of the series.
10: High Seas Action - Aired: 2015-09-23
A look behind-the-scenes of Season Two's big fight scenes.
11: History's Influence - Aired: 2015-09-25
Although many of the main characters are based upon fictional ones from Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island, others are based on real-life pirates. This featurette discusses the real history of pirates and how the series tries to incorporate much of that history into the depiction of events seen on the show.
12: Inside the World of Black Sails (2) - Aired: 2016-04-01
Combined short recaps about each episode of Season Three, featuring comments from Executive Producers Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg.
13: The Storm - Aired: 2016-01-31
A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the storm that Captain Flint and his crew must endure in Season Three.
14: A Pirate's Last Words - Aired: 2016-10-11
SPOILER ALERT Captain Charles Vane’s sacrifice is explored in this Season Three featurette.
15: Blackbeard: An 18th Century Pirate - Aired: 2016-11-19
One of the most notorious pirates to have ever lived, Edward Teach, aka "Blackbeard", is not afraid to challenge Nassau's most powerful --- at sea, on land, and at the end of a sword. This featurette takes a look at the character, including comments from the actor portraying him (Ray Stevenson).
16: Woodes Rogers - Aired: 2016-11-19
Woodes Rogers is the newly appointed Royal Governor of the Bahamas. He heads to Nassau with the intent of wresting control of the colony from the pirates. This featurette takes a look at the English sea captain, played by Luke Roberts.
17: Inside the World of Black Sails (3) - Aired: 2017-04-02
Combined short recaps about each episode of Season Four, featuring comments from Executive Producers Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg.
18: Creating the World - Aired: 2017-04-03
A brief, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the final season, with comments from members of the cast and crew.
19: Roundtable: Women in Piracy - Aired: 2017-04-04
An all-too-brief roundtable discussion with actresses Hannah New, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Clara Paget, and Zethu Dlomo.
20: Roundtable: The Legends of Treasure Island - Aired: 2017-04-19
Black Sails lays the groundwork and fills in several gaps in character story leading up to the Robert Louis Stevenson classic novel, Treasure Island. Another frustratingly short roundtable moderated by Marlow Stern – this time featuring the male leads of Black Sails: Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, and Tom Hopper.
21: Roundtable: Fearless Fans - Aired: 2017-04-19
More footage from the above roundtable, with Stephens, Arnold, and Hopper discussing their interactions with fans of the series.
Season 1 (8 Episodes)
1: I. - Aired: 2014-01-25
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.
2: II. - Aired: 2014-02-01
Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel.
3: III. - Aired: 2014-02-08
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.
4: IV. - Aired: 2014-02-15
Captain Flint is warned about Billy. Vane encounters someone from his past. Eleanor asks her father for help. The crew of The Walrus suffer a disastrous undertaking.
5: V. - Aired: 2014-02-22
Bonny confesses. Rackham makes a life-altering decision. Richard forces Eleanor's hand. A chess match is organized for Flint and the Walrus crew.
6: VI. - Aired: 2014-03-01
Chasing the Andromache is a pricey endeavor. Eleanor needs help from Silver. Billy believes Gates should confront Flint. Bonny takes a stand.
7: VII. - Aired: 2014-03-08
Flint comes clean with Gates. Randall's actions cause problems for Silver. Eleanor suffers a loss. Max helps Rackham. Vane faces his biggest challenge.
8: VIII. - Aired: 2014-03-15
The hunt for the Urca begins. Things change for Eleanor. Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past sins.
Season 2 (10 Episodes)
1: IX. - Aired: 2015-01-24
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.
2: X. - Aired: 2015-01-31
Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious.
3: XI. - Aired: 2015-02-07
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.
4: XII. - Aired: 2015-02-14
Flint threatens Vane. Eleanor chooses a side. Rackham learns what Max is capable of. Silver reunites with an old friend.
5: XIII. - Aired: 2015-02-21
Miranda endeavors to save the island. Eleanor sees old wounds reopened. Rackham is on the scent of a secret. Vane is forced to take matters into his own hands.
6: XIV. - Aired: 2015-02-28
Eleanor mediates a peace. Rackham learns a hard lesson. Flint goes back on a promise. Bonny goes out of control.
7: XV. - Aired: 2015-03-07
Max surveys the aftermath of a massacre. News from the outside world impacts Flint and Silver. Eleanor takes a risk that she hopes secures her future. Bonny comes to a crossroads. Dufresne provokes Billy to act.
8: XVI. - Aired: 2015-03-14
Flint and Miranda prepare for a tough go of it. Silver becomes enlightened. Eleanor learns Max's secret. Vane makes a move.
9: XVII. - Aired: 2015-03-21
Flint and Miranda come to grips with their past. Bonny makes clear her intentions to Rackham. Vane collects a huge prize. Eleanor issues a declaration of war.
10: XVIII. - Aired: 2015-03-28
Flint acquires an unlikely ally. Vane's crew seeks a sea change. Silver makes a sacrifice.
Season 3 (10 Episodes)
1: XIX. - Aired: 2016-01-23
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.
2: XX. - Aired: 2016-01-30
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.
3: XXI. - Aired: 2016-02-06
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.
4: XXII. - Aired: 2016-02-13
Civilization returns to Nassau, and sets its sights on Vane. Flint, Silver and Billy encounter a new enemy. Rackham takes a stand against his crew. Scott finds his place in the new regime.
5: XXIII. - Aired: 2016-02-20
Facing certain death, Silver pushes Flint to take action. Teach shows Vane a way forward. A new threat puts Eleanor and Rogers on notice. Max makes her play.
6: XXIV. - Aired: 2016-02-27
Flint challenges Teach over the future of piracy. Rogers makes an arrest. Rackham finds new purpose. Madi comes to Silver's aid.
7: XXV. - Aired: 2016-03-05
Flint and Silver return to Nassau, and a legend is born. A change in terms puts Rackham and Bonny in jeopardy. Vane’s mission evolves. Eleanor confides in Rogers.
8: XXVI. - Aired: 2016-03-12
Rogers comes under attack while moving a prisoner. Violence erupts on the Walrus. Silver and Madi are put to a test. Billy sees a new role for himself in the coming battle.
9: XXVII. - Aired: 2016-03-19
Eleanor puts everything on the line to save Rogers. Billy recruits allies. Flint and Silver prepare for war.
10: XXVIII. - Aired: 2016-03-26
Rogers and his forces come for the pirates. Rackham and Bonny face impossible odds. Silver demands answers from Flint. Billy crowns a king.
Season 4 (10 Episodes)
1: XXIX - Aired: 2017-01-29
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.
2: XXX - Aired: 2017-02-05
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.
3: XXXI - Aired: 2017-02-12
Max has a run-in with the law. Rogers reckons with the past. Flint and Madi come to an understanding.
4: XXXII - Aired: 2017-02-19
Violence engulfs Nassau. Silver demands answers from Billy. Eleanor comes to Max's aid. Bonny and Rackham endure hell.
5: XXXIII - Aired: 2017-02-26
Silver takes Flint's life in his hands. Billy drives a wedge. Eleanor risks everything. Rogers makes a stunning appeal.
6: XXXIV - Aired: 2017-03-05
Nassau is delivered. Silver makes a painful amends. Madi and Flint are separated. Rogers searches for Eleanor.
7: XXXV - Aired: 2017-03-12
Flint urges caution on an angry Silver. Max leads Rackham and Bonny up river. Billy locates a survivor. Rogers learns the truth.
8: XXXVI - Aired: 2017-03-19
A rescue plan threatens to divide Flint and Silver. The true price of freedom becomes apparent to Max. Rackham seeks his prey. The Walrus enters uncharted territory.
9: XXXVII - Aired: 2017-03-26
Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island. Madi receives an offer. Billy casts his lot.
10: XXXVIII - Aired: 2017-04-02
Flint makes a final push to topple England. Silver seals his fate. Rackham confronts Rogers. Nassau is changed forever.
