While many people were expecting big things from the series “Our Flag Means Death,” most probably didn’t expect it to be something of a queer love story. Now, with fans itching to know more about Stede and Blackbeard, we’re getting a tease about what to expect in Season 2.
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As seen in the teaser for Season 2, “Our Flag Means Death” continues the story of Stede Bonnet, the man who left his life of privilege to become a swashbuckling captain of the high seas. Of course, Stede is not the best swashbuckler and he’s probably not even a great captain, but he’s there trying his best. But at least he found love with Blackbeard.
Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi lead the cast of Season 2 and are joined by Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Leslie Jones, Ruibo Qian, Madeleine Sami, Anapela Polataivao, Erroll Shand, Minnie Driver, and Bronson Pinchot. Once again, creator David Jenkins returns as showrunner.
“Our Flag Means Death” Season 2 debuts on October 5. You can watch the new teaser below.
Here’s the synopsis:
OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH is based (very) loosely on the true adventures of 18th century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). After trading the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede became captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). To their surprise, the wildly different Stede and Blackbeard found more than friendship on the high seas…they found love. Now, they have to survive it.