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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 Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. With their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint and Silver must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars André Jacobs, Lawrence Joffe, Karl Thaning, Dylan Skews, Rupert Penry-Jones, Andrew Brent, Brendan Sean Murray, Mark Simpson
Episode 2
Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious.
Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars David Dukas, André Jacobs, Lawrence Joffe, John Herbert, Richard Wright-Firth, Rupert Penry-Jones, Brendan Sean Murray, Nicholas Pauling
Episode 3
Flint returns to Nassau and encounters a dilemma. Eleanor turns to an unlikely source for help. Rackham works to restore his reputation. Vane gets an unexpected prize.
Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by Brad KaneGuest stars André Jacobs, Lawrence Joffe, Lise Slabber, Patrick Lyster, Richard Lukunku, Rupert Penry-Jones, Robert Hobbs
Episode 4
Flint threatens Vane. Eleanor chooses a side. Rackham learns what Max is capable of. Silver reunites with an old friend.
Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Dan Shotz, Julie Siege, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars André Jacobs, Lise Slabber, Patrick Lyster, Rupert Penry-Jones, Meganne Young, Nick Boraine, Danny Keogh
Episode 5
Miranda endeavors to save the island. Eleanor sees old wounds reopened. Rackham is on the scent of a secret. Vane is forced to take matters into his own hands.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Aaron Helbing, Todd HelbingGuest stars Craig Jackson, Mark Elderkin, Patrick Lyster, Rupert Penry-Jones, Robert Hobbs, Meganne Young, Nick Boraine
Episode 6
Eleanor mediates a peace. Rackham learns a hard lesson. Flint goes back on a promise. Bonny goes out of control.
Directed by Michael NankinWritten by Heather BellsonGuest stars Craig Jackson, David Dukas, Lise Slabber, Patrick Lyster, Dylan Skews, Richard Wright-Firth, Angelique Pretorius
Episode 7
Max surveys the aftermath of a massacre. News from the outside world impacts Flint and Silver. Eleanor takes a risk that she hopes secures her future. Bonny comes to a crossroads. Dufresne provokes Billy to act.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Lisa Schultz BoydGuest stars Lise Slabber, Patrick Lyster, Richard Wright-Firth, Meganne Young, Adrian Collins, Tyrel Meyer, Aidan Whytock
Episode 8
Flint and Miranda prepare for a tough go of it. Silver becomes enlightened. Eleanor learns Max's secret. Vane makes a move.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Robert Levine, Marc Berzenski, Jonathan E. Steinberg, Maria MelnikGuest stars Craig Jackson, Fiona Ramsay, Laura Hopper, Meganne Young, Nick Boraine, Adrian Collins, Tyrel Meyer, Nic Rasenti
Episode 9
Flint and Miranda come to grips with their past. Bonny makes clear her intentions to Rackham. Vane collects a huge prize. Eleanor issues a declaration of war.
Directed by Lukas EttlinWritten by Dan Shotz, Brad KaneGuest stars Craig Jackson, David Dukas, Robert Hobbs, Meganne Young, Nick Boraine, Adrian Collins, Lars Arentz-Hansen, Russel Savadier
Episode 10
Flint acquires an unlikely ally. Vane's crew seeks a sea change. Silver makes a sacrifice.
Directed by Steve BoyumWritten by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. SteinbergGuest stars Craig Jackson, Lise Slabber, Sibongile Mlambo, David Butler, Fiona Ramsay, Robert Hobbs, Meganne Young, Nick Boraine
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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