2022 · 2 seasons · Comedy, Romance, Historical
Our Flag Means Death is an HBO Max comedy loosely inspired by the true story of Stede Bonnet, an aristocrat who abandoned his comfortable life to become a pirate, eventually befriending the legendary Blackbeard. The show became a cult hit for its queer romance, warmth, and offbeat humor.
Our Flag Means Death streams exclusively on Max. Both seasons are available with any Max plan.
Our Flag Means Death has 2 seasons. Season 2 premiered in October 2023. The show was cancelled after Season 2.
Loosely — Stede Bonnet was a real 18th-century pirate known as the Gentleman Pirate. The show takes significant creative liberties with history.
Rhys Darby plays Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi plays Blackbeard. Waititi also executive produces the show.
Yes — the romance between Stede and Blackbeard is central to the show, and the series features multiple LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.