Black Sails
“Take what's yours.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 38 Episodes
60 min per episode
2014 – 2017
Premiered: Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Robert Levine
Jonathan E. SteinbergLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 10: “XXXVIII.”
Flint launches a final, desperate attack to destroy England's hold on Nassau; Silver makes an irreversible decision; Nassau is forever changed.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Black Sails | Official Trailer | STARZOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-11
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg
Bear McCreary
Michael Bay, Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Black Sails about?
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.
How many seasons does Black Sails have?
Black Sails comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Black Sails?
Key cast members in Black Sails include Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, Hannah New, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Toby Schmitz.
Who created or directed Black Sails?
Black Sails was developed and directed by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg.