Our Flag Means Death

Season two of the queer pirate adventure provided the tender reunion between Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet that fans were longing for—but it also proved the series has surprising depth when it comes to both story and character development. With its blend of raunchy comedy, inspired needle drops, seaworthy hijinks, and earnest performances, the show built to a finale moment that reminded us, quite heartbreakingly, why it’s called Our Flag Means Death in the first place.