This series has an IMDB of 7.8 and is the funniest pirate adventure I have ever seen

This series has an IMDB of 7.8 and is the funniest pirate adventure I have ever seen

In Our Flag Means Death, you embark on a not entirely historically accurate privateering adventure in the Caribbean. The series has heart, intelligence, and doesn’t always take itself too seriously. And it’s precisely this combination that makes it the absolute favorite pirate series of MeinMMO editor Sophia.

What kind of series is this?

  • Our Flag Means Death is based on the real lives of Stede Bonnet and Edward Ed Teach, who both roamed as pirates in the 18th century. Stede as a Gentleman Pirate, Ed as the feared Black Beard.
  • The series loosely follows the historically documented events. Instead, it retells the story of Stede and Ed through a humorous lens.
  • Currently, HBO has released two seasons, with the first available on various streaming services in Germany.

What can you expect in Our Flag Means Death? Our Flag Means Death finds its roots in historically documented people and events, but it is not a historical drama. It is much more like Pirates of the Caribbean, without the supernatural elements. Davy Jones is mentioned as a seafaring legend, but there is no sign of a tentacled face.

The catalyst for the plot is the midlife crisis of Stede Bonnet, portrayed by Rhys Darby: He feels unloved and unappreciated by his family. So, he commissions a ship and secretly sets sail one night to become a pirate.

Unfortunately, the Gentleman Pirate has no idea about piracy and treats his crew more like a support group. However, Stede’s actions pique the curiosity of the feared pirate Black Beard (Taika Waititi), who takes him and his crew under his wing.

You can get a first impression in the trailer:

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Not much is known about the real lives of Stede and Ed. Therefore, Our Flag Means Death largely interprets them anew and does so absolutely fabulously:

Pirate crews in the 18th century were one of the few places where people could simply be themselves. On Stede’s ship, there are former slaves, queer individuals, and all sorts of people who do not fit into the regulated life according to the standards of the time. Stede himself struggles with his low self-esteem. And even Black Beard has his share of personal problems.

On board the Revenge, however, all of that is a thing of the past: Here, everyone can be who they are and who they want to be. Stede turns his ship into a Safe Space. Only Black Beard’s right-hand man Izzy is not pleased with that – he is the source of many conflicts but also many funny moments.

Why do I think the series is so good? A colorful Found Family helps each other navigate the challenges of pirate life by disregarding the norms of regulated society. Stede’s ignorance and Ed’s curiosity create a good dose of situational comedy.

The series has everything that makes a good story for me: humor, love, drama, sword fights, and an absolutely endearing cast. This combination makes Our Flag Means Death one of the best series I have seen in a long time. Accordingly, I can highly recommend it to you.

I can only agree with the IMDB score of 7.8.

For whom is Our Flag Means Death worth watching? If you enjoy pirate stories on the high seas, then Our Flag Means Death is right for you. Especially if you celebrated the first three Pirates of the Caribbean films, you will have a lot of fun with the colorful cast surrounding Stede and Ed.

I also want to recommend the series to those who are looking forward to more lead character duos like in Good Omens. While Crowley and Aziraphel are still a bit hesitant, I can already tell you about Our Flag Means Death: here, things are getting serious right from the first season.

Last but not least, everyone who appreciates Taika Waititi’s very particular brand of humor will have fun here. Our Flag Means Death is a great mix of Waititi’s series What We Do in the Shadows and the films Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit.

Where can I watch Our Flag Means Death? Unfortunately, only the first season has made its way to the German streaming seas so far. Here are your current options:

The streaming provider RTL+ offers a 30-day trial period for its premium model. If you cancel before the end of this trial period, you will incur no costs. Thus, RTP+ Premium is currently the best option to watch Our Flag Means Death legally and affordably in Germany. However, check the fine print before subscribing, in case anything has changed.

For those craving even more pirate action, you might be happy with Black Sails:
The best pirate series is not available for free at any major streaming service – with one small exception

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