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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Black Sails is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Philo, STARZ, STARZ (Via Amazon Prime), STARZ (Via Hulu), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, Plex, Prime Video, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
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Episode 1
The invasion of Nassau results in catastrophe, while Teach and Rackham look to avenge the death of Charles Vane and Eleanor gets acclimated to her new role.
Directed by Lukas EttlinWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Chris Fisher
Episode 2
Flint gives in to Billy's authority. Eleanor has a plan for Rogers. Silver turns to an unlikely source for help. Max is put on notice.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan ShotzGuest stars Tinah Mnumzana, Chris Fisher
Episode 3
Max has a run-in with the law. Rogers reckons with the past. Flint and Madi come to an understanding.
Directed by Roel ReinéWritten by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Brad Kane
Episode 4
Violence engulfs Nassau. Silver demands answers from Billy. Eleanor comes to Max's aid. Bonny and Rackham endure hell.
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Peter Ocko, Michael Russell GunnGuest stars Tinah Mnumzana, Chris Fisher
Episode 5
Silver takes Flint's life in his hands. Billy drives a wedge. Eleanor risks everything. Rogers makes a stunning appeal.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz
Episode 6
Nassau is delivered. Silver makes a painful amends. Madi and Flint are separated. Rogers searches for Eleanor.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Tinah Mnumzana, Chris Fisher
Episode 7
Flint urges caution on an angry Silver. Max leads Rackham and Bonny up river. Billy locates a survivor. Rogers learns the truth.
Directed by Lukas EttlinWritten by Robert Levine, Brad KaneGuest stars Tinah Mnumzana, Chris Fisher, Warrick Grier
Episode 8
A rescue plan threatens to divide Flint and Silver. The true price of freedom becomes apparent to Max. Rackham seeks his prey. The Walrus enters uncharted territory.
Directed by Uta BriesewitzWritten by Jillian Molin, Jenniffer Castillo, Tyler Van PattenGuest stars Tyrone Keogh, Chris Fisher
Episode 9
Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island. Madi receives an offer. Billy casts his lot.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan ShotzGuest stars Tyrone Keogh, Chris Fisher
Episode 10
Flint makes a final push to topple England. Silver seals his fate. Rackham confronts Rogers. Nassau is changed forever.
Directed by Jonathan E. SteinbergWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Tinah Mnumzana, Chris Fisher
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Toby StephensCaptain James Flint
Luke ArnoldJohn Silver
Hannah NewEleanor Guthrie
Jessica Parker KennedyMax
Toby SchmitzJack Rackham
Tom HopperWilliam "Billy Bones" Manderly
Zach McGowanCaptain Charles Vane
Clara PagetAnne Bonny
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