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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 Sep 2, 2026
Black Sails is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Philo, Prime Video, STARZ, STARZ (Via Amazon Prime), STARZ (Via Hulu), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, Plex, 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
Whilst facing threats on all sides, including a possible mutiny, Captain Flint hires a young sailor named John Silver, who hides his most precious possession. As the Royal Navy gets ever more powerful, Eleanor keeps order on New Providence.
Directed by Neil MarshallWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Sean Cameron Michael, Anthony Bishop, David Dukas, Graham Hopkins, Joe Vaz, Russ McCarroll, Dan Hirst, Jeremy Crutchley
Episode 2
Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Anthony Bishop, Jeremy Crutchley, Tony Caprari, Gregg Viljoen, Quentin Krog, Martin Le Maitre, Leon Clingman, Jannes Eiselen
Episode 3
While Flint and Gates realise they need help to find the Urca d'Lima, John and Billy have to increase the crew's morale. Vane impresses Eleanor and Gates receives a promotion.
Directed by Neil MarshallWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Jeremy Crutchley, Quentin Krog, Richard Antrobus, Georgie Calverley, Neels Clasen, Mark Elderkin, Jannes Eiselen, Lawrence Joffe
Episode 4
Captain Flint is warned about Billy. Vane encounters someone from his past. Eleanor asks her father for help. The crew of The Walrus suffer a disastrous undertaking.
Directed by Sam MillerWritten by Brad Caleb KaneGuest stars Sean Cameron Michael, Langley Kirkwood, Jeremy Crutchley, Tony Caprari, Geoff Kukard, Greg Parvess, Joel Lurie, Neels Clasen
Episode 5
Bonny confesses. Rackham makes a life-altering decision. Richard forces Eleanor's hand. A chess match is organized for Flint and the Walrus crew.
Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Doris EganGuest stars Langley Kirkwood, Neels Clasen, Shaun Acker, Jarrid Geduld, Siya Mayola, Dean McCoubrey, André Jacobs, Jannes Eiselen
Episode 6
Chasing the Andromache is a pricey endeavor. Eleanor needs help from Silver. Billy believes Gates should confront Flint. Bonny takes a stand.
Directed by T.J. ScottWritten by Heather BellsonGuest stars Langley Kirkwood, Neels Clasen, Michael McCloud, Frans Hamman, Dean McCoubrey, André Jacobs, Mark Elderkin, Lawrence Joffe
Episode 7
Flint comes clean with Gates. Randall's actions cause problems for Silver. Eleanor suffers a loss. Max helps Rackham. Vane faces his biggest challenge.
Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Michael AngeliGuest stars André Jacobs, Mark Elderkin, Jannes Eiselen, Lawrence Joffe, Karl Thaning, Lise Slabber, Patrick Lyster, Winston Chong
Episode 8
Silver gives Flint the last details of the schedule with the location of the ship. Eleanor's situation changes when the supply ships get sunk in the bay. Meanwhile with Mutiny rising up aboard the Walrus, Gates makes a vital decision.
Directed by T.J. ScottWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars André Jacobs, Lawrence Joffe, Karl Thaning, Lise Slabber, Winston Chong, Dylan Skews, Fiona Ramsay
Episode information updated Sep 18, 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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