Black Sails (2014)
Pirate captains fight for survival on New Providence Island in an epic, gritty, and suspenseful adventure.
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.
How intense is Black Sails?
Black Sails has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Black Sails feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyepicatmosphericsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Black Sails
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Black Sails for you?
Is Black Sails scary?
No. Black Sails is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Black Sails gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Black Sails sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Black Sails OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Black Sails?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Black Sails?
Black Sails is streaming on Starz, Prime Video, The Roku Channel and Plex.
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