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Black Sails

  • TV Series
  • 2014–2017
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
127K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
457
Toby Stephens in Black Sails (2014)
Season 4 trailer for "Black Sails" on Starz.
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33 Videos
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Adventure EpicCostume DramaPeriod DramaSea AdventureSwashbucklerTragedyActionAdventureDrama

Captain Flint and his pirates hunt treasure and fight for the survival of New Providence Island.Captain Flint and his pirates hunt treasure and fight for the survival of New Providence Island.Captain Flint and his pirates hunt treasure and fight for the survival of New Providence Island.

  • Creators
    • Robert Levine
    • Jonathan E. Steinberg
  • Stars
    • Jessica Parker Kennedy
    • Toby Stephens
    • Hannah New
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    127K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    457
    • Creators
      • Robert Levine
      • Jonathan E. Steinberg
    • Stars
      • Jessica Parker Kennedy
      • Toby Stephens
      • Hannah New
    • 464User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 34 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos33

    Exclusive Clip: "The Fight"
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    "Why Not Run?"
    Clip 0:26
    "Why Not Run?"
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    Top Cast99+

    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    • Max
    • 2014–2017
    Toby Stephens
    Toby Stephens
    • Captain Flint
    • 2014–2017
    Hannah New
    Hannah New
    • Eleanor Guthrie
    • 2014–2017
    Luke Arnold
    Luke Arnold
    • John Silver
    • 2014–2017
    Toby Schmitz
    Toby Schmitz
    • Rackham
    • 2014–2017
    Clara Paget
    Clara Paget
    • Anne Bonny
    • 2014–2017
    Winston Chong
    Winston Chong
    • Joji
    • 2014–2017
    Tom Hopper
    Tom Hopper
    • Billy Bones
    • 2014–2017
    Andre Jacobs
    Andre Jacobs
    • De Groot
    • 2014–2017
    Zach McGowan
    Zach McGowan
    • Captain Charles Vane
    • 2014–2016
    Lise Slabber
    • Idelle
    • 2014–2017
    Laudo Liebenberg
    Laudo Liebenberg
    • Dooley
    • 2015–2017
    Craig Jackson
    Craig Jackson
    • Featherstone
    • 2015–2017
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    • Mr. Scott
    • 2014–2016
    Patrick Lyster
    Patrick Lyster
    • Captain Benjamin Hornigold
    • 2014–2016
    Luke Roberts
    Luke Roberts
    • Woodes Rogers
    • 2016–2017
    Louise Barnes
    Louise Barnes
    • Miranda Barlow
    • 2014–2016
    Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
    Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
    • Madi
    • 2016–2017
    • Creators
      • Robert Levine
      • Jonathan E. Steinberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews464

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Chris Larkin (Berringer) and Toby Stephens (Flint) are brothers. Their parents are Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens. Anna-Louise Plowman (Mrs Hudson) is Toby Stephens's wife.
    • Goofs
      The language spoken is questionable throughout the series. There is no agreement on when the F word came into being as a swear word; the educated classes are constantly saying "you and I" when it should be "you and me"; and there is regular use of "excuse me", which is a more modern Americanism, instead of "I beg your pardon".
    • Crazy credits
      The opening titles are a montage of white statues depicting the lives of pirates, incorporating black skeletons and dark oceans.
    • Connections
      Featured in Dubbing 007 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from Black Sails
      (uncredited)
      Composed and Conducted by Bear McCreary

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    FAQ2

    • So what's up with Long John Silver's mysterious past? Are there any hints at the truth of where he comes from and who he was before he's introduced in episode 1, or is it simply a stylistic device?
    • Is this show a true story?

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 25, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Velas negras
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Film Afrika Worldwide
      • Platinum Dunes
      • Quaker Moving Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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