Our Flag Means Death: Season 1

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Our Flag Means Death: Season 1

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HBO Max | Season Premiere Date: March 3, 2022

Summary: The comedy series from David Jenkins and Taika Waititi is loosely based on the true story Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), an 18th-century wealthy landowner who gave it all up to become a pirate.

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Wherever You Go, There You Are
Air Date: March 24, 2022
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S1:E9. Act of Grace
Air Date: March 24, 2022
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S1:E8. We Gull Way Back
Air Date: March 17, 2022

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Collider Carly Lane

Mar 3, 2022

With a series so well-anchored by these two men, the range of the ensemble in place to support them also happens to be a wealth of comedic riches. ... Here, too, lies an example of something that Our Flag Means Death pulls off so well: the blending of comedy and sincerity, especially between the type of people who are still trying to discover the truest versions of themselves. Read full review

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Mar 4, 2022

None of these characters proves an immediate standout, but they each become more amusing as we get to know them better, which bodes well for their voyage’s future. ... Darby and Waititi’s bonkers rapport is the mirthful wind in Our Flag Means Death’s sails, propelling it into ludicrous mismatched-buddy-comedy territory. Read full review

The Telegraph Benji Wilson

Jan 4, 2023

We recommend you stay for the voyage, because once the easy gags about a progressive pirate captain several fathoms out of his depth have all been used up, Our Flag Means Death charts a slightly different course. ... The relationship between Stede, the gentle man who wants to be a tough guy, and Blackbeard, the tough guy who wants to be a gentler man, is developed with surprising tenderness. There’s even an element of Mad Men’s fixation on how everyone wants something in their life. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Mar 3, 2022

The most interesting thing about “Our Flag Means Death” — if also what might disappoint fans hoping for something more patently ridiculous — becomes how it ends up more gently introspective than outright funny in its hunt for comic treasure. Read full review

Joel Keller

Mar 3, 2022

Although Our Flag Means Death isn’t laugh-a-minute, it’s got a good-enough story to set up a unique workplace comedy. It may take a few episodes, but the funny stuff will come once the ensemble is well-established. Read full review

Nina Metz

Apr 7, 2022

It is the chemistry between the two leads, who are old friends from New Zealand, that keeps this lark afloat. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Mar 2, 2022

“Our Flag Means Death” is always stuck feeling like it’s either trying too hard, or not trying enough; it plays out like the kind of comic experiment that must have been fun for its actors and filmmakers, while we struggle to get on board with its freewheeling dopiness. Read full review

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Mmmlovesyou

Mar 27, 2022

This instantly became my new favorite show, and then it just kept getting better!! Thank you for creating this, it gives me so much joy. Can’t wait for season 2 ❤️❤️❤️

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jakejeffery

Mar 27, 2022

This show was ok at first but the way it turns... amazing. The just prefect execution in character and relationship building. When you realize what this show is around episode 5 it hits you like a ton of bricks as a huge aha moment. When everything makes sense and you realize they areThis show was ok at first but the way it turns... amazing. The just prefect execution in character and relationship building. When you realize what this show is around episode 5 it hits you like a ton of bricks as a huge aha moment. When everything makes sense and you realize they are reaching for something great. Can't wait for season 2.… Expand

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geewah

Apr 25, 2022

While it takes a few episodes for this show to start to bear it's claws (it coincides with Waititi's Blackbeard being introduced), there is enough there for this show to build upon going forward.

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radixlecti84

Jul 19, 2022

Enjoyable show and great to see Taika and Rhys working together again. If you ever wondered what Black Sails would be like as a light hearted goofy comedy you'll probably really like this show.

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UncleWillard

Mar 10, 2022

This is a tough 4. I love everyone in it and the concept is great. The execution, however, is less than stellar. I think this is one of those shows where the premise is a hit, but after 2 episodes (I lost interest in the third), I'm bored. Worst thing you can get out of a comedy with greatThis is a tough 4. I love everyone in it and the concept is great. The execution, however, is less than stellar. I think this is one of those shows where the premise is a hit, but after 2 episodes (I lost interest in the third), I'm bored. Worst thing you can get out of a comedy with great casting and direction. The writing just isn't there.… Expand

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OlivierPiel

Mar 3, 2022

So unfunny and bland, i feel bad for the actors who had to carry such a lazy and dumb writing.

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Seasons & Episodes

72

Series Overview
Season 2

75
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 2023
Season 1

70
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 3, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E10. Wherever You Go, There You Are
  Air Date: March 24, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E9. Act of Grace
  Air Date: March 24, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E8. We Gull Way Back
  Air Date: March 17, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E7. This Is Happening
  Air Date: March 17, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E6. The Art of F.
  Air Date: March 10, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E5. The Best Revenge is Dressing well
  Air Date: March 10, 2022
- tbd
  S1:E4. Discomfort in a married State
  Air Date: March 10, 2022
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  S1:E3. A Gentleman Pirate
  Air Date: March 3, 2022
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  S1:E2. A Damned Man
  Air Date: March 3, 2022
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: March 3, 2022