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 The Motherfucking Coat of Legend Black Sails returns on January 23, 2016 on Starz. A prequel to the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel "Treasure Island," "Black Sails" is a pirate adventure that centers on the tales of Captain Flint, who has a reputation throughout the West Indies as being the most brilliant, most feared of all the Golden Age pirates. It's 1715, and as Flint fights for the survival of New Providence Island -- a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers -- in the wake of threats from British and Spanish forces, he aligns himself with Eleanor Guthrie, daughter of the local kingpin, to hunt the ultimate prize and ensure his people's survival. But standing in the way are rival captains, Eleanor's intrusive father, and perhaps the bigger obstacle of all: John Silver, a young, fast-talking, authority-flouting sailor recently added to Flint's crew. The characters:  Captain Flint Played by Toby Stephens A former British naval officer, disgraced and betrayed, he is now the grim face of death in the West Indies. Last seen: Escaping his hanging, shooting Ashe, and teaming up with Vane. All while wearing The Coat.  Captain Chales Vane Played by Zach McGowan Allied with former enemies, Vane is forced to betray his own values. For him, the costs of defending Nassau continue to mount. Is he strong enough to survive what's coming? Last seen: Helping Flint escape, losing control of the fort, and showing Eleanor what effigies are all about.  Eleanor Guthrie Played by Hannah New Exiled from her home and sentenced to hang, Eleanor is now London's most notorious convict. She is granted the opportunity to return to Nassau in service to its new governor, but her survival hinges on one question: can she let go of the past? Last seen: Releasing the daughter of the governor of South Carolina, finding out about effigies and her father's death.  Captain Jack Rackham Played by Toby Schmitz Sitting atop a mountain of Spanish gold, Rackham is finally in a position to win friends, secure his reputation and preserve Nassau for the ages. But when civilization returns to reclaim its island, he will learn that money can only buy so much... Last seen: With all of the loving Spanish gold.  Mr. Scott Played by Hakeem Kae-Kazim More than anyone, Scott recognizes the perils that Nassau faces without Eleanor Guthrie. With the ground shifting beneath his feet, he must make a decision to protect that which he truly loves. Last seen: Pirating it up, trying to talk some loving sense into everyone.  John Silver Played by Luke Arnold He was once an outcast, but Silver is now the beloved quartermaster of Flint's crew. But when Flint's campaign of terror crosses over into madness, it falls to Silver to locate the man within the monster, before it's too late. Last seen: Stumpin'. And talking.  Anne Bonny Played by Clara Paget A beacon of loyalty in a sea of shifting alliances, Anne Bonny is caught between her partnership with Rackham and her love for Max. But, when an upheaval on the island forces unpleasant truths to surface, she must choose once and for all where, and with whom, she belongs. Last seen: Stabbing, sailing, and kissing.  Billy Bones Played by Tom Hopper Still distrustful of his leadership, Billy must put aside his feelings for the sake of his crew's survival. But when a new front opens on the war on civilization, Billy sees a different role for himself. One where he need never be beholden to Flint again. Last seen: Lying about murder. Flexing those amazing forearms.   Max Played by Jessica Parker Kennedy With Eleanor exiled, Max is now the nexus between the pirates and the street, a position of great power and influence. But, when the return of civilization threatens to unseat her, Max sets a plan in motion that will have dire consequences for the island, as well as her relationship with Anne Bonny. Last seen: Frolicking in the piles of Spanish gold with Anne and Rackham, while wearing slightly more modest dresses.  Woodes Rogers Played by Luke Roberts The new face of civilization in the West Indies, Woodes Rogers arrives in Nassau backed by immense power. He is armed with an insidious plan to end piracy for good. Last seen: Getting a nice corner office.  Miranda Barlow Played by Louise Barnes DEAD. And lest we forget the new addition this season:  Edward Teach Played by Ray Stevenson One of the most notorious pirates to have ever lived, Edward Teach ALSO KNOWN AS BLACKBEARD returns to the account to settle some unfinished business. But, a great deal has changed in his absence, and to cement his legacy, he will have to challenge Nassau's most powerful at sea, on land, and at the end of a sword. Last seen: On HBO's "Rome." MOTHERFUCKING BLACKBEARD!  It's reported that the budget has been increased for this season, so here's hoping for more insane ship battles. Once again, the third season premiers on Starz on January 23, 2016.
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I've been waiting for this show to come back so I can get my gratuitous pirate nudity.
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Jan 23, 2016 19:18
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Just watched the season premier, and I have to say, it was a very good episode. It set up the third season nicely while reminding you of the important elements from the previous seasons. I really loved the set up with the empty ship and the captain who went mad and killed himself.
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Jan 24, 2016 00:17
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I was hoping that season 3 was the season that Jack would finally do something about that facial hair, but nah.
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Jan 24, 2016 23:26
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Phenotype posted:So, uh, who's in charge of Nassau in the present day? Is...is it a democratic group of colorful pirates and con artists? Technically, Woodes Rogers once he gets there, but England has sent him to govern. In the mean time, yeah, it's a Pirate Playhouse. Toby Stephens and Luke Arnold were loving amazing in this episode. #2 was a really intense episode, and I can only hope it keeps getting better this season.
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Jan 31, 2016 03:16
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spronk posted:It was the Jolly Roger flag that Hornigold found and not THE COAT, right? Couldn't tell from the shot. It was Flint's Jolly Roger, probably lost when he cut the top sail free due to the storm. The coat is safe. Rocksicles posted:Flint's PTSD is masterfully shot. I couldn't agree more. It's simply a stunningly bleak portrait of a man losing it.
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Feb 1, 2016 06:17
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Loving all the references to Black Sails characters in it, got ahold of a couple of non fiction pirate history books to go through next like The Republic of Pirates and Under the Black Flag.
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Another amazing episode. Toby Stephens is so loving good as Flint. He's intense and unhinged and watching him slowly crumble is by far the best part of the season. Max and Anne dividing the gold was heartbreaking, too. And finally, finally we get shirtless Silver 
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Feb 8, 2016 05:23
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Flint's speech about how Billy lies to himself about being able to escape through strength, and how Silver lies to himself about being able to escape through talking, and how he, Flint, just accepts the truth was SO loving HEART BREAKING. My God, Toby Stephens is so supremely amazing. Also the sound kicks rear end. Good work!
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Feb 14, 2016 05:13
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I thought this was a pretty good episode. I liked Silver and the Princess' bit where she told him that it is not weakness to accept help. I feel like that is going to come back around with Silver again in the future.
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Feb 28, 2016 20:38
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Roach Warehouse posted:
He's mentioned by the writers of "Pirates of the Caribbean" as being one of the inspirations for Sparrow, along with most of the characters from "Treasure Island." Then Depp just mashed in some Keith Richards and Pepe LePew and voila.
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Mar 3, 2016 00:45
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Woodes has such a sweet rear end.
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Mar 6, 2016 22:21
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Rackham was loving amazing in this episode. I just wish they'd get rid of the cheek stripe facial hair on him, it's hard to take him seriously with those smudges on his face. I actually said "You mother fucker!" when Rogers shot Vane.
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Mar 12, 2016 22:49
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CODChimera posted:Vane getting captured was a bit forced. Agreed, but it created tension and allows Flint to "repay" Vane for last season's rescue. I'm really enjoying Silver and the Princess, it's a better and more believable growing love story than Eleanor and Rogers.
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Mar 13, 2016 17:25
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Tighclops posted:That rescue sequence truly was some next level poo poo, and Jack's speech just prior just solidified him as my favourite character. Eat the rich, Jack! Jack's speech was amazing. I think that the writers are getting better and better at crafting dialogue that suits the actors naturally. VagueRant posted:
I like Rogers. I appreciate the complicated leader role he has, he's a softer shade of gray in comparison to Flint's Aphrodite posted:The circumstances of Vane's death are already dramatic enough that it would be a shame not to use how he died for real. Yeah, no poo poo. The whole lead up to his death is pretty intense and dramatic, and it'd be a huge waste to not use the real story. I wonder if Rogers is going to try to turn Vane over to the Spanish saying that he stole the gold/is Rackham.
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Mar 14, 2016 02:51
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 for the entire episode.I did NOT see that coming. Holy poo poo, this show keeps getting better and better.
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Mar 22, 2016 08:14
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nate fisher posted:I was able to handle her the first season, but since it has been awful. The pacing of speech is like something out of a high school play. I am sure she is fine actress, but as Max, I think she is miscast (also the writing is to blame). I groan every time she is on screen now. She speaks in a fairly monotone manner. I guess it's her attempt at sounding serious and resolute, but it just flatly moves along whenever she has especially long monologues. I really did not see Vane's death coming. Who is going to fill that "voice so gravelly it sounds like he gargled with broken glass" quota on the show, now?
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Mar 24, 2016 19:23
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