Black Sails (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2014, Black Sails is a drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Sails stars Toby Stephens as Captain James Flint, Luke Arnold as John Silver, Hannah New as Eleanor Guthrie and Jessica Parker Kennedy as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Black Sails has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Sails page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sails tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Sails (2014)?
- In US, Black Sails is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Sails worth watching?
- Black Sails holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Sails?
- Black Sails stars Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, Hannah New, Jessica Parker Kennedy and Toby Schmitz.
- When was Black Sails released?
- Black Sails was released in 2014.