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Prepare to have your ship wrecked.
After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
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Episode 1
Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.
Directed by Taika WaititiWritten by David JenkinsGuest stars Samba Schutte, Ted Heyck, Pedro Lopez, Theo Darby, David Jenkins, Asher Bishop, Eden Grace Redfield, William Barber-Holler
Episode 2
Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.
Directed by Nacho VigalondoWritten by David JenkinsGuest stars Samba Schutte, Gary Farmer, Connor Barrett, Michael Crane, Nat Faxon, Boris McGiver, Daniel Olson
Episode 3
Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.
Directed by Nacho VigalondoWritten by Adam SteinGuest stars Samba Schutte, Connor Barrett, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, Claudia O'Doherty
Episode 4
As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
Directed by Nacho VigalondoWritten by Eliza Jiménez CossioGuest stars Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Claudia O'Doherty, Boris McGiver, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, Roslyn Gentle
Episode 5
Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
Directed by Luis Fernando Frías de la ParraWritten by John MahoneyGuest stars Brian Gattas, Simone Kessell, Angus Sampson, Nick Kroll, Kristen Schaal, Damien Gerard
Episode 6
Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
Directed by Luis Fernando Frías de la ParraWritten by Simone NathanGuest stars Samba Schutte, Simone Kessell, Pete Gardner, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, Nat Faxon, Damien Gerard
Episode 7
A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.
Directed by Luis Fernando Frías de la ParraWritten by Zayre FerrerGuest stars Samba Schutte, Selenis Leyva, Leslie Jones, Nat Faxon
Episode 8
The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.
Directed by Bert, BertieWritten by Alex J. Sherman, Alyssa LaneGuest stars Samba Schutte, Will Arnett, Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, Nat Faxon
Episode 9
Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
Directed by Bert, BertieWritten by David Jenkins, Yvonne ZimaGuest stars Samba Schutte, Connor Barrett, Michael Crane, Angus Sampson, Nat Faxon, Claudia O'Doherty, Boris McGiver, Kristen Johnston
Episode 10
While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
Directed by Andrew DeYoungWritten by David JenkinsGuest stars Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Claudia O'Doherty, Kristen Johnston, Tim Heidecker, Dominic Burgess, Nick Kroll, Kristen Schaal
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Rhys DarbyStede Bonnet
Taika WaititiEdward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard
Ewen BremnerButtons
Joel FryFrenchie
Samson KayoOluwande
Nathan FoadLucius
Vico OrtizJim Jimenez
Con O'NeillIzzy Hands
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