Based on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew on the pirate ship Revenge.
After uprooting his life in search of adventure, aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet must go to new lengths to tame the mutinous motley crew of his ship, the Revenge..
When the Revenge runs aground, Stede attempts to assuage his guilt over recent events by encouraging his men to treat the island detour as a vacation.
As Stede tries to sell himself as the "Gentleman Pirate," his men take a trip in hopes of ransoming the remaining hostage.
While a feverish Stede flashes back to scenes of his marriage, Blackbeard experiences his own identity crisis. Jim suffers through questions from the overcurious crew.
When Blackbeard decides he wants to try his hand at playing aristocrat, Stede, Oluwande, and Frenchie assume new identities to accompany him to a fancy party. While Blackbeard relishes his alter-ego, Jeff, Oluwande, and Frenchie devise a scheme to get rich quick.
Inspired by Blackbeard's words of wisdom, Stede enlists the Revenge crew to help him intimidate an incoming merchant ship. After Izzy confronts him about his growing attachment to Stede, Blackbeard struggles to do what must be done.
Fearing an outbreak of scurvy, the crew stops in St. Augustine, where the search for citrus leads to a run-in with a major figure from Jim's past. Blackbeard moves on to his next adventure.
After Blackbeard's old pal Calico Jack pays a visit to the Revenge, Stede begins to feel like the third wheel. In his despair over Jim's absence, Oluwande gives his room to Frenchie and Wee Jack, who relish the opportunity to design their new space.
the mercy of Chauncy and the British, Stede and Blackbeard renounce their pirating ways in a desperate attempt to escape execution. Afterwards, life offshore promises new opportunities.
Upon discovering that his family has moved on in his absence, Stede vows to make things right with his wife Mary. After a desperate attempt to stage a show for the crew, Izzy confronts a depressed Blackbeard about his former life.
While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew.
Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge.
After he's banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends.
As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain.
While the crew celebrates Calypso's birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge.
As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng.
Stede, Zheng, Spanish Jackie, and the rest of the Revenge crew team up to take down a nefarious common enemy threatening the world of piracy.
