Our Flag Means Death
2022 TV show
Created by David Jenkins, 'Our Flag Means Death' is a 2022 romantic comedy series set during the Golden Age of Piracy. It follows Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandons his life of privilege to become a pirate captain aboard the ship Revenge. Alongside his dysfunctional crew, Bonnet navigates the challenges of piracy and forms a complex relationship with the infamous pirate Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). The series premiered on HBO Max in March 2022 and concluded with its second season in October 2023. Despite its cancellation in January 2024, the show garnered critical acclaim for its humor and LGBTQ+ representation, earning a dedicated fanbase.
