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Our Flag Means Death

Name: Our Flag Means Death
Genre: Comedy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 2022-03-03
Cast: Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Samson Kayo

2022 | 2 seasons | Comedy, Action & Adventure, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Black Sails or The Day of the Jackal, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design for a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series. Also nominated for 1 Cannes award, 1 more DGA Award and 1 Peabody Award. Plus 11 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 295K people sought it out in the past year