
EPISODE 1.1
Pilot
In 1717, pampered aristocrat Stede Bonnet experiences a midlife crisis
... More and decides to become a pirate. Stede quickly learns that a pirate's life isn't for everybody.LessComedy series loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat who, in the throes of a mid-life crisis, abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate. Rhys Darby stars as Bonnet, with Taika Waititi as fearsome pirate Blackbeard.
(It) exists in the same place as the sea itself: sometimes calm, sometimes raging, but never lacking in depth and surprises.
Full reviewOur Flag Means Death is always stuck feeling like it’s either trying too hard, or not trying enough...
Full review(A) fine, funny, oddly sweet and surprisingly fact-based period comedy...
Full review(Stede's) misguided life choices make for endearing comedy and, eventually, for a surprising amount of heart.
Full reviewThe most interesting thing about Our Flag Means Death... becomes how it ends up more gently introspective than outright funny in its hunt for comic treasure.
Full reviewHearing Waititi and Darby bounce off each other... is pure joy; two performers having magnificent fun with characters perfectly suited to their strengths.
Full reviewWaititi (is not) at his best - he plays the part of the ruthless pirate adequately, but the portrayal is uninspired...
Full reviewMuch of the show’s comedy... is more mildly amusing than hilarious - and sometimes downright tedious.
Full reviewOur Flag Means Death: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand now on Neon.
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