Directed by Nicholas Giuricich, Spark is an interesting twist on a classic timeloop theme. Aaron (Theo Germaine) finds himself reliving the same day: being woken up by his friend and roommate Dani (Vico Ortiz), going on a birthday scavenger hunt with a handsome stranger (Danell Leyva), sleeping with said stranger, repeat. What seems to trigger the cycle is sex. Once Aaron gets his bearings, sometimes they make it to the actual birthday party the scavenger hunt was the prelude to, sometimes they go for food the next day. What remains constant is Aaron's efforts to maximize the timeloop, finding out the likes and dislikes of Trevor to seduce him more. The beginning was a bit cliche. The middle was riveting. It is hard for the...
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- 5/25/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Exclusive: Phil Lamarr, Tara Strong, and Vico Ortiz have joined the new animation series Atlantis Rocks, created by actor, producer, and star Coty Galloway, who voiced Avocato, on Warner Bros. animation series, Final Space. The cast is rounded out by Olan Rogers (Creator of Final Space), Dan Brumm (Bluey), Sophia Thomas, Valory Pierce, Bailey Galloway, and Da’Jonte Phillips.
Atlantis Rocks is a comedy-satire set in the fictional town of Los Sandeles, where after a series of disasters, sanitation worker, Fleming (Galloway) decides to confront the dump that is his life and sanitize the crap out of it. Lamarr plays Earl, a rambling yet lovable catfish, whose true meaning of his wise words eventually comes to light. Strong plays a smart, independent, and not-your-typical girl next door, with witty humor that shines through as Cora,...
Atlantis Rocks is a comedy-satire set in the fictional town of Los Sandeles, where after a series of disasters, sanitation worker, Fleming (Galloway) decides to confront the dump that is his life and sanitize the crap out of it. Lamarr plays Earl, a rambling yet lovable catfish, whose true meaning of his wise words eventually comes to light. Strong plays a smart, independent, and not-your-typical girl next door, with witty humor that shines through as Cora,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Our Flag Means Death has officially “reached the end of the road,” Series creator David Jenkins has revealed on Instagram that the period comedy has failed to find a new home following its cancellation on Max in January after two seasons.
“I can officially confirm that we’ve reached the end of the road,” Jenkins wrote. “At least as far as this sweet show is concerned. After many complimentary meetings, conversations, etc it seems there is no alternate home for our crew. Thank you to all of you who sent us out with tremendous love and care. Your campaign was noticed across the industry. But more importantly it made all of us who worked on this show better able to deal with the loss.”
Jenkins continued. “To you wonderful fans: thank you. You are lovely and earnest. Those kinds of things feel in short supply at times. But they aren’t.
“I can officially confirm that we’ve reached the end of the road,” Jenkins wrote. “At least as far as this sweet show is concerned. After many complimentary meetings, conversations, etc it seems there is no alternate home for our crew. Thank you to all of you who sent us out with tremendous love and care. Your campaign was noticed across the industry. But more importantly it made all of us who worked on this show better able to deal with the loss.”
Jenkins continued. “To you wonderful fans: thank you. You are lovely and earnest. Those kinds of things feel in short supply at times. But they aren’t.
- 3/8/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
7 Best Shows Like ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ To Watch If You Love the Series
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a British comedy series that will have you laughing at all the horrors of 18th Century England. Created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, the Apple TV+ series shows us a comedic version of the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin, as he leaves his village and his legacy of butcher behind and goes into the murky business of robbery. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin stars Noel Fielding in the titular role with Hugh Bonneville, Mark Heap, Dolly Wells, Tamsin Greig, and many more. So, if you loved the made-up and hilarious adventures of Dick Turpin, then you should check out these similar shows.
Our Flag Means Death (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO Max
If you loved the comedic and goofy nature of Noel Fielding’s Dick Turpin in the Apple TV+ series, then Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet...
Our Flag Means Death (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO Max
If you loved the comedic and goofy nature of Noel Fielding’s Dick Turpin in the Apple TV+ series, then Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet...
- 3/2/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Network: HBO Max
Episodes: 18 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: March 3, 2022 -- October 26, 2023
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones.
TV show description:
A period adventure-comedy series, the Our Flag Means Death TV show was created by David Jenkins.
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Episodes: 18 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: March 3, 2022 -- October 26, 2023
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones.
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A period adventure-comedy series, the Our Flag Means Death TV show was created by David Jenkins.
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- 2/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
HBO Announces New “The Last of Us” Season 2 and “The White Lotus” Season 3
Two of HBO and Max’s biggest dramas have welcomed new cast members this past week.
First, the Emmy-nominated post-apocalyptic survival drama “The Last of Us” announced “Dopesick” star Kaitlyn Dever will be joining the show’s second season, based on the sequel video game in Naughty Dog’s “Last of Us” franchise. Dever will play new co-lead Abby, “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
Emmy nominee Young Mazino (“Beef”) will also join Season 2 as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at [a] terrible cost.”
Watch the trailer for the premiere season of “The Last of Us”:
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return as Joel and Ellie, respectively, continuing Season 1’s storyline. The...
Two of HBO and Max’s biggest dramas have welcomed new cast members this past week.
First, the Emmy-nominated post-apocalyptic survival drama “The Last of Us” announced “Dopesick” star Kaitlyn Dever will be joining the show’s second season, based on the sequel video game in Naughty Dog’s “Last of Us” franchise. Dever will play new co-lead Abby, “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
Emmy nominee Young Mazino (“Beef”) will also join Season 2 as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at [a] terrible cost.”
Watch the trailer for the premiere season of “The Last of Us”:
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return as Joel and Ellie, respectively, continuing Season 1’s storyline. The...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Our Flag Means Death is walking the plank. Max has cancelled the pirate comedy series, so there won't be a third season. Season two of Our Flag Means Death was released in October.
Starring Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones, the Max comedy shows 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet (Darby) and his romance with Blackbeard (Waititi).
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Starring Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones, the Max comedy shows 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet (Darby) and his romance with Blackbeard (Waititi).
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- 1/10/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Our Flag Means Death”, the gay ‘pirate’ comedy TV series created by David Jenkins, has been canceled after Season Two streaming on Max:
“…. the series is semi-based on the story of ‘Stede Bonnet’, an aristocrat who abandons his life to become a pirate….
Cast includes Rhys Darby as ‘Stede Bonnet’, Taika Waititi as ‘Blackbeard’, Nathan Foad as ‘Lucius’, Samson Kayo as ‘Oluwande’, Rory Kinnear as ‘Captain Nigel Badminton’ and ‘Chauncey Badminton’, Con O'Neill as ‘Izzy’, Vico Ortiz as ‘Bonifacia’,. Ewen Bremner as ‘Buttons’, David Fane as ‘Fang’, Joel Fry as ‘Frenchie’, Guz Khan as ‘Ivan’, and Matthew Maher as ‘Black Pete’.
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“…. the series is semi-based on the story of ‘Stede Bonnet’, an aristocrat who abandons his life to become a pirate….
Cast includes Rhys Darby as ‘Stede Bonnet’, Taika Waititi as ‘Blackbeard’, Nathan Foad as ‘Lucius’, Samson Kayo as ‘Oluwande’, Rory Kinnear as ‘Captain Nigel Badminton’ and ‘Chauncey Badminton’, Con O'Neill as ‘Izzy’, Vico Ortiz as ‘Bonifacia’,. Ewen Bremner as ‘Buttons’, David Fane as ‘Fang’, Joel Fry as ‘Frenchie’, Guz Khan as ‘Ivan’, and Matthew Maher as ‘Black Pete’.
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- 1/10/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Our Flag Means Death will not set sail again.
Max has cancelled the pirate comedy, starring Rhys Darby and executive producer Taika Waititi (as Stede Bonnet and Captain Blackbeard, respectively), after two seasons.
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The news comes three months after the Season 2 finale, which dropped on Oct. 26 and earned an average TVLine reader grade of “B” (read our recap here).
“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death,...
Max has cancelled the pirate comedy, starring Rhys Darby and executive producer Taika Waititi (as Stede Bonnet and Captain Blackbeard, respectively), after two seasons.
More from TVLineTokyo Vice Scores Season 2 Release Date on Max - Watch a New TrailerMehdi Hasan Leaves MSNBC After Cancellation of Sunday SeriesBookie Renewed for Season 2 at Max
The news comes three months after the Season 2 finale, which dropped on Oct. 26 and earned an average TVLine reader grade of “B” (read our recap here).
“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
“Our Flag Means Death” has been canceled after two seasons at Max.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life,” a Max spokesperson said. “We also thank the dedicated fans who embraced these stories and built a gorgeous, inclusive community surrounding the show.”
Starring Rhys Darby as Sted, and Taika Waititi as Blackbeard, Joel Fry as Frenchie, Samson Kayo as Oluwande, Matthew Maher as Black Pete, Nathan Foad as Lucius, Samba Schuttle as Roach Con O’Neill as Izzy Hands, Vico Ortiz as Jim and many more, the pirate comedy show debuted on March 3, 2022 on Max, releasing 2 or 3 weekly episodes through March 24. The first season ran ten episodes,...
“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life,” a Max spokesperson said. “We also thank the dedicated fans who embraced these stories and built a gorgeous, inclusive community surrounding the show.”
Starring Rhys Darby as Sted, and Taika Waititi as Blackbeard, Joel Fry as Frenchie, Samson Kayo as Oluwande, Matthew Maher as Black Pete, Nathan Foad as Lucius, Samba Schuttle as Roach Con O’Neill as Izzy Hands, Vico Ortiz as Jim and many more, the pirate comedy show debuted on March 3, 2022 on Max, releasing 2 or 3 weekly episodes through March 24. The first season ran ten episodes,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
“Our Flag Means Death” has been canceled at Max.
The pirate comedy aired two seasons at the streamer. The series originally debuted in March 2022, with the second season launching in October 2023.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life,” a Max spokesperson said in a statement. “We also thank the dedicated fans who embraced these stories and built a gorgeous, inclusive community surrounding the show.”
Rhys Darby led the series, with other cast members including Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, and Leslie Jones.
The series is said to be very...
The pirate comedy aired two seasons at the streamer. The series originally debuted in March 2022, with the second season launching in October 2023.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life,” a Max spokesperson said in a statement. “We also thank the dedicated fans who embraced these stories and built a gorgeous, inclusive community surrounding the show.”
Rhys Darby led the series, with other cast members including Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, and Leslie Jones.
The series is said to be very...
- 1/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Max is not moving forward with a third season of its period comedy series Our Flag Means Death. Deadline understands that the first two seasons will not be removed from the streaming service.
From David Jenkins, Our Flag Means Death is based (very) loosely on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). After trading the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede became captain of the pirate ship Revenge.
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). To their surprise, the wildly different Stede and Blackbeard found more than friendship on the high seas … they found love. Now, they have to survive it.
The series also stars Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane,...
From David Jenkins, Our Flag Means Death is based (very) loosely on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). After trading the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede became captain of the pirate ship Revenge.
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). To their surprise, the wildly different Stede and Blackbeard found more than friendship on the high seas … they found love. Now, they have to survive it.
The series also stars Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Our Flag Means Death wraps its second season on Max today, but the man in charge is already planning season three. Max has not yet renewed the pirate comedy series, but series creator David Jenkins is hopeful for the show’s return.
Starring Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones, Our Flag Means Death follows the life of 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet (Darby) and his romance with Blackbeard (Waititi).
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Starring Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones, Our Flag Means Death follows the life of 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet (Darby) and his romance with Blackbeard (Waititi).
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- 10/27/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
This post contains spoilers for season 2 of "Our Flag Means Death."
The crew of the Revenge set sail again this week — with a lot more expectant eyes on them than last time. "Our Flag Means Death," the charming pirate rom-com whose fervent fanbase seemed to grow exponentially during the show's off-season, has finally returned to Max for its second season, and so far, it's delivering on all fronts. The first three episodes include multiple death fake-outs (Lucius is back! Izzy isn't dead!), a few well-executed romantic reshuffles and character introductions, and a whole lot of the show's signature zany, sweet humor.
They also feature a lot of angst. The season 1 finale made it clear that Ed Teach (Taika Waititi), aka Blackbeard, was in a bad headspace post-breakup with Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), but throwing Lucius overboard and feeding Izzy his own toes proved to be just the beginning of his reign of lonely terror.
The crew of the Revenge set sail again this week — with a lot more expectant eyes on them than last time. "Our Flag Means Death," the charming pirate rom-com whose fervent fanbase seemed to grow exponentially during the show's off-season, has finally returned to Max for its second season, and so far, it's delivering on all fronts. The first three episodes include multiple death fake-outs (Lucius is back! Izzy isn't dead!), a few well-executed romantic reshuffles and character introductions, and a whole lot of the show's signature zany, sweet humor.
They also feature a lot of angst. The season 1 finale made it clear that Ed Teach (Taika Waititi), aka Blackbeard, was in a bad headspace post-breakup with Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), but throwing Lucius overboard and feeding Izzy his own toes proved to be just the beginning of his reign of lonely terror.
- 10/6/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Here’s some pirate math: If a pirate workplace comedy has over 2,000 VFX shots in the first season and only about 1,000 VFX shots in Season 2, how has the scope grown? By being smarter about how it uses them.
“We had a better methodology in how we used our skies and our oceans,” “Our Flag Means Death” VFX supervisor David Van Dyke told IndieWire. “There were certain things that we did [in Season 1] that were a little self-imposed, and we had to kind of roll up our sleeves and grind our way out of mistakes. This season, we knew what to stay away from and we were able to use our pennies more effectively.”
That in turn allowed the Max series to tackle much more ambitious VFX challenges as the scope of the Pirate Republic widens to include the legendary Zheng Yi Sao (Ruibo Qian) and her pirate navy, seas that match the...
“We had a better methodology in how we used our skies and our oceans,” “Our Flag Means Death” VFX supervisor David Van Dyke told IndieWire. “There were certain things that we did [in Season 1] that were a little self-imposed, and we had to kind of roll up our sleeves and grind our way out of mistakes. This season, we knew what to stay away from and we were able to use our pennies more effectively.”
That in turn allowed the Max series to tackle much more ambitious VFX challenges as the scope of the Pirate Republic widens to include the legendary Zheng Yi Sao (Ruibo Qian) and her pirate navy, seas that match the...
- 10/6/2023
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
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Set sail for the high seas! Max’s swashbuckling romantic comedy “Our Flag Means Death” returns for season 2 on Oct. 5, a year-and-a-half after season 1 wrapped.
The streaming service has debuted the new season’s first three episodes and will continue to release episodes two at a time every Thursday throughout the month of October.
Watch 'our flag means death' on max (via Prime Video)
If you want to catch all of the pirate action and quirky romance between Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi’s Edward Teach, Aka Blackbeard, you can sign up for Max’ 7-day free trial via Prime Video. Afterwards, the ad-free version of the streaming service goes for $15.99/Month.
Created by David Jenkins and executive produced/directed by Taika Waititi, “Our Flag Means Death...
Set sail for the high seas! Max’s swashbuckling romantic comedy “Our Flag Means Death” returns for season 2 on Oct. 5, a year-and-a-half after season 1 wrapped.
The streaming service has debuted the new season’s first three episodes and will continue to release episodes two at a time every Thursday throughout the month of October.
Watch 'our flag means death' on max (via Prime Video)
If you want to catch all of the pirate action and quirky romance between Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi’s Edward Teach, Aka Blackbeard, you can sign up for Max’ 7-day free trial via Prime Video. Afterwards, the ad-free version of the streaming service goes for $15.99/Month.
Created by David Jenkins and executive produced/directed by Taika Waititi, “Our Flag Means Death...
- 10/5/2023
- by Rudie Obias
- Variety Film + TV
After a year and a half at sea, the hit Max Original comedy series “Our Flag Means Death,” starring Rhys Darby and Taiki Waititi, is back for an all-new eight-episode second season. They met by fate, and now, Bonnet and Blackbeard will have to survive more than just the seas of their courtship is going to sail forward. Season 2 of “Our Flag Means Death” will debut on Thursday, Oct. 5 with three new episodes, followed by two episodes each Thursday through Oct. 26. You can watch Our Flag Means Death: Season 2 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
How to Watch ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
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About ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Premiere
The hit romantic comedy “Our Flag Means Death...
How to Watch ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
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About ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Premiere
The hit romantic comedy “Our Flag Means Death...
- 10/5/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
This article contains spoilers for Our Flag Means Death season 1.
The sitcom Our Flag Means Death has behaved in a very piratey way, quite frankly. When it burst onto the scene last year, it unexpectedly plundered fans’ hearts, leaving their new favorite ship – between Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi as Blackbeard – wrecked, and left us stranded on a cliffhanger of a finale desperate for a second series.
Thankfully, the treasure that is season two of Our Flag Means Death is released on Max on Oct. 5, and it’s as adorable as ever, with a whole crew of new characters to fall in love with:
Let’s meet the new characters, and discover which returning cast members are back:
New Cast Ruibo Qian as Susan
Susan runs a soup stand in the Republic of Pirates, which she acquired by savage means, but she seems to have more depth...
The sitcom Our Flag Means Death has behaved in a very piratey way, quite frankly. When it burst onto the scene last year, it unexpectedly plundered fans’ hearts, leaving their new favorite ship – between Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi as Blackbeard – wrecked, and left us stranded on a cliffhanger of a finale desperate for a second series.
Thankfully, the treasure that is season two of Our Flag Means Death is released on Max on Oct. 5, and it’s as adorable as ever, with a whole crew of new characters to fall in love with:
Let’s meet the new characters, and discover which returning cast members are back:
New Cast Ruibo Qian as Susan
Susan runs a soup stand in the Republic of Pirates, which she acquired by savage means, but she seems to have more depth...
- 10/5/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
With its combined catalog of HBO originals as well as titles from Food Network, Cartoon Network, the CW, Discovery, HGTV, and more, Max is starting another month with an embarrassment of riches, be it Gilded Age fortunes or pirate booty.
The Warner Bros. streamer will pull from its multiple brands for dozens of new titles, classic movies, special-interest series, and more, from 1963’s classic horror film The Haunting to the all-new highly anticipated second season of the romantic dramedy “Our Flag Means Death.”
Get ready for the new month and check out The Streamable’s picks for the best titles coming to Max this month!
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What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in October 2023? “Our Flag Means Death” Season 2 | Thursday, Oct. 5
Season 2 of the hit Taikia Waititi and Rhys Darby...
The Warner Bros. streamer will pull from its multiple brands for dozens of new titles, classic movies, special-interest series, and more, from 1963’s classic horror film The Haunting to the all-new highly anticipated second season of the romantic dramedy “Our Flag Means Death.”
Get ready for the new month and check out The Streamable’s picks for the best titles coming to Max this month!
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What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in October 2023? “Our Flag Means Death” Season 2 | Thursday, Oct. 5
Season 2 of the hit Taikia Waititi and Rhys Darby...
- 9/29/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Clark Gregg, Drew Tarver, Olivia Holt and Sasheer Zamata Among Stars Set for ’24 Hour Plays’ Benefit
The day will soon arrive: 24 Hour Plays is coming to Los Angeles on Oct. 2.
Set to take place at the Hudson Theatres on Santa Monica Boulevard, the creative experiment finds collaborators putting their heads together to write, rehearse and perform new plays and musicals in a 24-hour time span. The one-night only fundraiser will serve as a benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund, a nonprofit that supports entertainment industry workers all year long and one that has ramped up activity amid Hollywood’s dual strikes.
Actors confirmed to participate in the L.A. show include Clark Gregg (The Avengers), Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live), Shannon Purser (Stranger Things), Olivia Holt (Kickin’ It), Drew Tarver (The Other Two), Daryl Sabara (Sky Kids), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death), Francesca Reale (Stranger Things), Nicole Kang (Batwoman), Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick), Midori Francis (Grey’s Anatomy), Nico Greetham...
Set to take place at the Hudson Theatres on Santa Monica Boulevard, the creative experiment finds collaborators putting their heads together to write, rehearse and perform new plays and musicals in a 24-hour time span. The one-night only fundraiser will serve as a benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund, a nonprofit that supports entertainment industry workers all year long and one that has ramped up activity amid Hollywood’s dual strikes.
Actors confirmed to participate in the L.A. show include Clark Gregg (The Avengers), Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live), Shannon Purser (Stranger Things), Olivia Holt (Kickin’ It), Drew Tarver (The Other Two), Daryl Sabara (Sky Kids), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death), Francesca Reale (Stranger Things), Nicole Kang (Batwoman), Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick), Midori Francis (Grey’s Anatomy), Nico Greetham...
- 9/18/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A pirate's life isn't all that it's cut out to be. On Sept. 14, HBO released the trailer for "Our Flag Means Death" season two, which finds our lovable band of chaotic pirates facing not just the perils of danger but also of love. When the Max series, starring Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi as pirates Stede Bonnet and Edward Teach (aka Blackbeard), premiered in 2022, it roped fans in as a comedy stacked with famously funny actors - but it's the budding romance between the two pirate leads that made them stay. In season two, Stede is trying to win back Ed, while Ed is intent on killing him.
The series was originally renewed back in June 2022. David Jenkins, the show's creator, said in a statement at the time, "We felt the show was special while we were making it, but fans' open-armed embrace of the inhabitants of the Revenge makes...
The series was originally renewed back in June 2022. David Jenkins, the show's creator, said in a statement at the time, "We felt the show was special while we were making it, but fans' open-armed embrace of the inhabitants of the Revenge makes...
- 9/14/2023
- by Hedy Phillips
- Popsugar.com
The first trailer for “Our Flag Means Death” Season 2 has arrived, and it’s full of old romances and new characters.
The show picks up right where Season 1 left off. “Our Flag Means Death” will follow Gentleman Pirate captain Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) as he tries to reunite his crew and apologize to his best friend and new love, Ed, aka Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
After a near-death experience, Season 1 ended with Stede choosing to return to his old life and wife rather than sail away with Ed. It wasn’t a rejection that the notoriously violent Blackbeard took well and that’s set to be a main crux of this new season.
In addition to Darby and Waititi, Season 2 stars returning cast members Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon and Leslie Jones.
New additions joining the...
The show picks up right where Season 1 left off. “Our Flag Means Death” will follow Gentleman Pirate captain Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) as he tries to reunite his crew and apologize to his best friend and new love, Ed, aka Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
After a near-death experience, Season 1 ended with Stede choosing to return to his old life and wife rather than sail away with Ed. It wasn’t a rejection that the notoriously violent Blackbeard took well and that’s set to be a main crux of this new season.
In addition to Darby and Waititi, Season 2 stars returning cast members Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon and Leslie Jones.
New additions joining the...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Stede insists he and Blackbeard are on a break, refuses to admit he dumped the handsome pirate, and is shocked when Blackbeard declares their status as “former” shipmates in the trailer for Max’s Our Flag Means Death season two. The two-minute trailer puts fans through the wringer as it teases a “will they or won’t they reunite” scenario for the upcoming season.
The eight-episode second season stars Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet, Taiki Waititi as Captain Blackbeard, Samson Kayo as Oluwande, Vico Ortiz as Jim, Ewen Bremner as Buttons, Joel Fry as Frenchie, Matthew Maher as Black Pete, Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney, Con O’Neill as Izzy Hands, David Fane as Fang, Samba Schutte as Roach, Nat Faxon as The Swede, and Leslie Jones as Spanish Jackie. Recurring season two guest stars include Ruibo Qian, Madeleine Sami, Anapela Polataivao, and Erroll Shand.
Minnie Driver and Bronson Pinchot...
The eight-episode second season stars Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet, Taiki Waititi as Captain Blackbeard, Samson Kayo as Oluwande, Vico Ortiz as Jim, Ewen Bremner as Buttons, Joel Fry as Frenchie, Matthew Maher as Black Pete, Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney, Con O’Neill as Izzy Hands, David Fane as Fang, Samba Schutte as Roach, Nat Faxon as The Swede, and Leslie Jones as Spanish Jackie. Recurring season two guest stars include Ruibo Qian, Madeleine Sami, Anapela Polataivao, and Erroll Shand.
Minnie Driver and Bronson Pinchot...
- 9/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Ready the cannons! Not only does season 2 of "Our Flag Means Death" actually exist, but a brand new trailer now exists to prove it to all the non-believers! Honestly, folks should have already been back on deck, as Max delivered a little teaser back in August as a morsel of a treat to hold fans over until the show's triumphant return. In fact, it almost felt as if "Ofmd" was going to be yet another casualty of David Zaslav's kink for obliterating the Warner Bros. Discovery (and Max streaming service) library to earn tax write-downs, but the fandom rallied and made sure to justify the cost of the reported 50 different sets necessary for season 2 to play out. All too often, pirate shows and movies take the swashbuckling life a little too seriously, but "Our Flag Means Death" keeps things action-packed while also remembering that most pirates were a bunch...
- 9/14/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
“The Great” Canceled at Hulu
The reign of “The Great” is over at Hulu. The streamer has officially canceled the series after three seasons, coming as a shock for the fan-favorite alternate history satire.
Watch the “The Great” Season 3 trailer below:
Created by Tony McNamara, “The Great” reimagined the life of Catherine the Great, Russia’s reigning empress from 1762 to 1796. The third season premiered on May 12 and revolved around Catherine (played by Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) working on their marriage.
There’s no word yet if “The Great” will be shopped at other networks and streamers.
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com “Our Flag Means Death” Gets Official Season 2 Premiere Date
A week after HBO announced its hit comedy series “Our Flag Means Death” would return to Max in October, the rom-com has been given an official premiere date.
Season 2 of the Taikia Waititi and...
The reign of “The Great” is over at Hulu. The streamer has officially canceled the series after three seasons, coming as a shock for the fan-favorite alternate history satire.
Watch the “The Great” Season 3 trailer below:
Created by Tony McNamara, “The Great” reimagined the life of Catherine the Great, Russia’s reigning empress from 1762 to 1796. The third season premiered on May 12 and revolved around Catherine (played by Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) working on their marriage.
There’s no word yet if “The Great” will be shopped at other networks and streamers.
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com “Our Flag Means Death” Gets Official Season 2 Premiere Date
A week after HBO announced its hit comedy series “Our Flag Means Death” would return to Max in October, the rom-com has been given an official premiere date.
Season 2 of the Taikia Waititi and...
- 9/1/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Vulture Watch
Is a pirate's life really the one for Stede? Has the Our Flag Means Death TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on HBO Max? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Our Flag Means Death, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Streaming on the HBO Max subscription service, the Our Flag Means Death TV show stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of 18th...
Is a pirate's life really the one for Stede? Has the Our Flag Means Death TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on HBO Max? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Our Flag Means Death, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Streaming on the HBO Max subscription service, the Our Flag Means Death TV show stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of 18th...
- 8/31/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
One of the best shows of 2022 is coming back very soon!
Max announced Wednesday that its hit original comedy series, Our Flag Means Death, will return for its second season on Thursday, October 5.
Three new episodes will be available on the premiere date, followed by two each week leading to the finale on Thursday, October 26.
The series is based (very) loosely on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby).
After trading the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede became captain of the pirate ship Revenge.
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede's fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
To their surprise, the wildly different Stede and Blackbeard found more than friendship on the high seas ... they found love. Now, they have to survive it.
In addition to Darby and Waititi,...
Max announced Wednesday that its hit original comedy series, Our Flag Means Death, will return for its second season on Thursday, October 5.
Three new episodes will be available on the premiere date, followed by two each week leading to the finale on Thursday, October 26.
The series is based (very) loosely on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby).
After trading the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede became captain of the pirate ship Revenge.
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede's fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
To their surprise, the wildly different Stede and Blackbeard found more than friendship on the high seas ... they found love. Now, they have to survive it.
In addition to Darby and Waititi,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
I smell love on the salty sea air alongside gunpowder, rum, and wedding cake icing! The Our Flag Means Death Season 2 teaser trailer sets sail this afternoon, with members of The Revenge charting a course for adventure on the high seas! Many of your favorite characters return from the original season with several new faces ready to smile a black-toothed grin for the cameras.
The new season of Our Flag Means Death begins with gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and softhearted bad boy Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) ruefully separated after finally realizing their love for each other at the end of season one. It’s “going to be unexpected and surprising, but also very pleasurable and satisfying for those who like the show,” says executive producer Garrett Basch. It “doesn’t follow the expected route,” teases Con O’Neill, who plays Blackbeard’s enthusiastic enforcer, Izzy.
While Prince sets the mood,...
The new season of Our Flag Means Death begins with gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and softhearted bad boy Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) ruefully separated after finally realizing their love for each other at the end of season one. It’s “going to be unexpected and surprising, but also very pleasurable and satisfying for those who like the show,” says executive producer Garrett Basch. It “doesn’t follow the expected route,” teases Con O’Neill, who plays Blackbeard’s enthusiastic enforcer, Izzy.
While Prince sets the mood,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Max has released the first Our Flag Means Death season two teaser trailer, and all I can say is it’s about damned time there’s some official news on the upcoming season.
Ofmd has an incredibly passionate fan base, and they’ve kept the series in the spotlight on Twitter since season one wrapped up on March 24, 2022. After announcing season two way back in June 2022 and keeping fans anxiously awaiting more of Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, Max has now confirmed the second season will premiere on October 5, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes.
Two new episodes of the eight-episode season will arrive on Thursdays, with the season finale set for October 26.
Season two stars Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet, Taiki Waititi as Captain Blackbeard, Samson Kayo as Oluwande, Vico Ortiz as Jim, Ewen Bremner as Buttons, Joel Fry as Frenchie, Matthew Maher as Black Pete, Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney,...
Ofmd has an incredibly passionate fan base, and they’ve kept the series in the spotlight on Twitter since season one wrapped up on March 24, 2022. After announcing season two way back in June 2022 and keeping fans anxiously awaiting more of Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, Max has now confirmed the second season will premiere on October 5, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes.
Two new episodes of the eight-episode season will arrive on Thursdays, with the season finale set for October 26.
Season two stars Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet, Taiki Waititi as Captain Blackbeard, Samson Kayo as Oluwande, Vico Ortiz as Jim, Ewen Bremner as Buttons, Joel Fry as Frenchie, Matthew Maher as Black Pete, Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
I've never been on a boat long enough to develop cabin fever. Still, I imagine it feels a little like having to wait several months for Warner Bros. Discovery to finally renew its surprise-hit queer pirate comedy series "Our Flag Means Death", and then having to wait another 14 months for hard evidence that season 2 is actually a thing that exists.
Thankfully, we can leave the passive aggression to 18th-century aristocratic high society for now, and instead take joy in knowing "Our Flag Means Death" is not only coming back for more hijinks and romance on the high seas, it's coming back soon. Picking up where season 1 left things, this new season will continue the love story of everyone's favorite pirate dads, Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and Edward "Ed" Teach/Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), as they -- hopefully! -- find their way back to one another after a series of unfortunate events...
Thankfully, we can leave the passive aggression to 18th-century aristocratic high society for now, and instead take joy in knowing "Our Flag Means Death" is not only coming back for more hijinks and romance on the high seas, it's coming back soon. Picking up where season 1 left things, this new season will continue the love story of everyone's favorite pirate dads, Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and Edward "Ed" Teach/Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), as they -- hopefully! -- find their way back to one another after a series of unfortunate events...
- 8/30/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
After nearly a year and a half of waiting, Max’s pirate rom-com “Our Flag Means Death” will return on Oct. 5.
The first teaser for this new installment picks up right where Season 1 left off. Though the newly-in-love Stede (Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) planned to run away together, a hostile encounter kept Stede away from the man he loves. Stede’s holdup caused Blackbeard to believe he had been abandoned.
The teaser starts with Stede tossing a bottled message into the ocean as his voiceover reads, “Dear Ed, I love everything about you. I love being near you, breathing the same air.”
As Stede waxes poetic about his new love, Blackbeard angrily growls “F–k you, Stede Bonnet.” The rest of the teaser bounces between Stede reading his love letter and defending Blackbeard and his heartbroken lover generally causing havoc in any way he can.
Watch the full teaser in the video above.
The first teaser for this new installment picks up right where Season 1 left off. Though the newly-in-love Stede (Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) planned to run away together, a hostile encounter kept Stede away from the man he loves. Stede’s holdup caused Blackbeard to believe he had been abandoned.
The teaser starts with Stede tossing a bottled message into the ocean as his voiceover reads, “Dear Ed, I love everything about you. I love being near you, breathing the same air.”
As Stede waxes poetic about his new love, Blackbeard angrily growls “F–k you, Stede Bonnet.” The rest of the teaser bounces between Stede reading his love letter and defending Blackbeard and his heartbroken lover generally causing havoc in any way he can.
Watch the full teaser in the video above.
- 8/30/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Max is hoping you’ll bust out the peg leg this Halloween. “Our Flag Means Death,” the streamer’s popular pirate comedy series, will return for Season 2 in October, the streamer announced Wednesday. The season will premiere on October 5, and Max also released a teaser to accompany the date announcement.
Created and showrun by David Jenkins, “Our Flag Means Death” is (extremely) loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet, a real-life English landowner in Barbados who had a brief and largely disastrous run as a pirate captain in 1717. The show turns Stede’s (played by Rhys Darby) journey to piracy into a sitcom, as the idealistic and inexperienced captain struggles to gain the respect of the crew of his ship, The Revenge. His fortunes look up when he teams up with Ed Teach (Taika Waititi) — better known as the infamous Blackbeard — and the too soon develop an unexpected friendship that turns into love.
Created and showrun by David Jenkins, “Our Flag Means Death” is (extremely) loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet, a real-life English landowner in Barbados who had a brief and largely disastrous run as a pirate captain in 1717. The show turns Stede’s (played by Rhys Darby) journey to piracy into a sitcom, as the idealistic and inexperienced captain struggles to gain the respect of the crew of his ship, The Revenge. His fortunes look up when he teams up with Ed Teach (Taika Waititi) — better known as the infamous Blackbeard — and the too soon develop an unexpected friendship that turns into love.
- 8/30/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Season 2 of “Our Flag Means Death” Gets Release Date
Hoist the banner because Stede and Blackbeard are back! The beloved Max series “Our Flag Means Death” will return for its much-anticipated second season this October with an exact date to be announced later.
The streamer shared the first-look images and announcement of the upcoming season of rom-com series via Vanity Fair this week. The hit series debuted in 2022 and follows Stede Bonnet (played by Rhys Darby), a wealthy man who decides he wants to become a pirate. With his trusty crew, he encounters Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), and as Stede and his crew deal with everything that comes with the infamous pirate’s presence, a great connection is formed between the two captains.
“Our Flag Means Death” also stars and features Ewen Bremmer, David Fane, Nat Faxon, and Con O’Neill. Claudia O’Doherty, Nathan Foad, Vico Ortiz, Joel Fry Matthew Maher,...
Hoist the banner because Stede and Blackbeard are back! The beloved Max series “Our Flag Means Death” will return for its much-anticipated second season this October with an exact date to be announced later.
The streamer shared the first-look images and announcement of the upcoming season of rom-com series via Vanity Fair this week. The hit series debuted in 2022 and follows Stede Bonnet (played by Rhys Darby), a wealthy man who decides he wants to become a pirate. With his trusty crew, he encounters Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), and as Stede and his crew deal with everything that comes with the infamous pirate’s presence, a great connection is formed between the two captains.
“Our Flag Means Death” also stars and features Ewen Bremmer, David Fane, Nat Faxon, and Con O’Neill. Claudia O’Doherty, Nathan Foad, Vico Ortiz, Joel Fry Matthew Maher,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Taika Waititi and the crewmates of The Revenge are preparing to set sail when Our Flag Means Death Season 2 casts off on Max in October. The new season promises plenty of surprises for fans of the runaway pirate comedy, with revelations abound and unique reasons to fall in love with the high seas. Vanity Fair is hoisting the anchor on Our Flag Means Death Season 2 images today, giving us our first look at the skulduggery ahead.
According to Vanity Fair, the next adventure begins with gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and softhearted bad boy Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) ruefully separated after finally realizing their love for each other at the end of season one. It’s “going to be unexpected and surprising, but also very pleasurable and satisfying for those who like the show,” says executive producer Garrett Basch. It “doesn’t follow the expected route,” teases Con O’Neill, who plays Blackbeard’s enthusiastic enforcer,...
According to Vanity Fair, the next adventure begins with gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and softhearted bad boy Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) ruefully separated after finally realizing their love for each other at the end of season one. It’s “going to be unexpected and surprising, but also very pleasurable and satisfying for those who like the show,” says executive producer Garrett Basch. It “doesn’t follow the expected route,” teases Con O’Neill, who plays Blackbeard’s enthusiastic enforcer,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It turns out "Our Flag Means Death" didn't get lost at sea after all: Vanity Fair has just shared an exclusive first look at season 2, complete with casting information, first-look photos, and character tidbits about all our favorite pirates. Among the revelations? That cast newcomer Minnie Driver is set to play Anne Bonny, Ed "Blackbeard" Teach (Taika Waititi) will indeed have a bit of a beard this season, and perpetually angry first mate Izzy Hands (Con O'Neill) will be "enraged by unrequited love," as O'Neill put it.
All the new info comes courtesy of a set visit from December 2022, and while a firm release date hasn't yet been announced for the hit Max rom-com, there's still plenty here worth getting excited about. An image of Driver's Bonny -- a real-life pirate who disappeared in 1721 but sailed the high seas around the same time as Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet --...
All the new info comes courtesy of a set visit from December 2022, and while a firm release date hasn't yet been announced for the hit Max rom-com, there's still plenty here worth getting excited about. An image of Driver's Bonny -- a real-life pirate who disappeared in 1721 but sailed the high seas around the same time as Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet --...
- 8/24/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Outfest announced the full line up for its 41st Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Festival presented by Warner Bros. Discovery and Genesis Motor America, taking place July 13 – 23 in venues around Los Angeles and is headquartered at the Directors Guild of America in West Hollywood. Tickets and passes are available to Outfest members today, and to the general public starting Friday, June 23rd.
The festival also announced that it will be honoring Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone with the James Schamus Ally Award during the festival’s closing night in recognition of allies’ efforts to foster Queer and Trans moving images and to promote our communities’ stories to a broader audience. Additionally, McCarthy and Falcone are both executive producers on Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story, a short documentary directed by Zeb Newman and Michiel Thomas that will be featured at this year’s festival, about a West Hollywood candle shop owner...
The festival also announced that it will be honoring Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone with the James Schamus Ally Award during the festival’s closing night in recognition of allies’ efforts to foster Queer and Trans moving images and to promote our communities’ stories to a broader audience. Additionally, McCarthy and Falcone are both executive producers on Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story, a short documentary directed by Zeb Newman and Michiel Thomas that will be featured at this year’s festival, about a West Hollywood candle shop owner...
- 6/22/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Ari Notartomaso stars in Paramount+'s musical "Grease" prequel series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" as Cynthia, a butch lesbian in the 1950s who's coming into her own despite the regressive social forces around her. Notartomaso's performance became a fan favorite not just because of Cynthia's journey, but also because of their powerhouse vocals on songs like "Crushing Me" and "I'm All In." Season one ended earlier this June.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here, and read Notartomaso's story, in their own words, ahead.
A lot of my friends that I gravitated toward when I was younger have since come out as queer.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here, and read Notartomaso's story, in their own words, ahead.
A lot of my friends that I gravitated toward when I was younger have since come out as queer.
- 6/22/2023
- by Ari Notartomaso
- Popsugar.com
Vico Ortiz is a Puerto Rican actor, drag king, and activist best known on screen for their role as Jim Jimenez in "Our Flag Means Death." They've also had recurring roles on "The Sex Lives of College Girls" and "S.O.Z. Soldados o Zombies."
Ortiz - who identifies as nonbinary, genderqueer, and genderfluid - is also an outspoken advocate for the queer community and uses their social media platform to speak on trans rights, antiracism, and gender neutrality in the Spanish language.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here, and read Ortiz's story, in their own words, below.
I was...
Ortiz - who identifies as nonbinary, genderqueer, and genderfluid - is also an outspoken advocate for the queer community and uses their social media platform to speak on trans rights, antiracism, and gender neutrality in the Spanish language.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here, and read Ortiz's story, in their own words, below.
I was...
- 6/15/2023
- by Vico Ortiz
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Outfest has today unveiled the lineup for the third edition of its LGBTQ+ TV festival Outfronts, a four-day virtual gathering to take place this year from June 2-5.
The lineup for the festival, aiming to highlight the diverse representation of LGBTQ+ characters on screen, includes panels with the stars of Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star, Max’s Our Flag Means Death and Prime Video’s With Love, as well as the creators and cast of both Somebody Somewhere (HBO) and The Other Two (Max), and the writer-director and stars of NBC’s Quantum Leap revival, who discuss its episode “Let Them Play.” Also to be highlighted is a talk with Raina Deerwater, one of the architects of GLAAD’s 2022-2023 Where We Are On TV report, as well as Ian Carlos Crawford and Monica Monroe, about the future of Lgbtqia+ representation in television.
Panels will be available...
The lineup for the festival, aiming to highlight the diverse representation of LGBTQ+ characters on screen, includes panels with the stars of Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star, Max’s Our Flag Means Death and Prime Video’s With Love, as well as the creators and cast of both Somebody Somewhere (HBO) and The Other Two (Max), and the writer-director and stars of NBC’s Quantum Leap revival, who discuss its episode “Let Them Play.” Also to be highlighted is a talk with Raina Deerwater, one of the architects of GLAAD’s 2022-2023 Where We Are On TV report, as well as Ian Carlos Crawford and Monica Monroe, about the future of Lgbtqia+ representation in television.
Panels will be available...
- 5/25/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The second wave of the 34th annual GLAAD Media Award winners was announced on Saturday night in New York City, with Netflix’s Heartstopper winning for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming – Live Action.
The LGBTQ+ romance series based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic, which follows the love stories of teenage BFFs-turned-boyfriends Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring and their peers, received rave reviews upon its release in 2022. The second season premieres on Thursday, Aug. 3.
More from TVLineNetflix Sets Heartstopper Season 2 Release Date: 'Different Vibe' in StoreHeartstopper Creator Teases a Larger Role for [Spoiler] and Drops a Big Hint About the Netflix Hit's Inevitable EndGLAAD Media Awards: Heartstopper,...
The LGBTQ+ romance series based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic, which follows the love stories of teenage BFFs-turned-boyfriends Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring and their peers, received rave reviews upon its release in 2022. The second season premieres on Thursday, Aug. 3.
More from TVLineNetflix Sets Heartstopper Season 2 Release Date: 'Different Vibe' in StoreHeartstopper Creator Teases a Larger Role for [Spoiler] and Drops a Big Hint About the Netflix Hit's Inevitable EndGLAAD Media Awards: Heartstopper,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
TV series A League Of Their Own, What We Do In The Shadows and the film Bros were among the recipients of the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last night.
Hosted by comedian and actress Margaret Cho, the ceremony saw awards handed out in 15 of a total 33 categories, with remaining winners for select categories to be announced at GLAAD’s New York Ceremony on Saturday, May 13. Hulu, the awards’ official streaming partner, will stream the Los Angeles event on Wednesday, April 12.
Special award winners last night included Christina Aguilera, who received the Advocate for Change Award, introduced by Club Q shooting survivor, Michael Anderson; Bad Bunny, who accepted the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin; and Jeremy Pope, recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award presented by Gabrielle Union.
Accepting his award, Pope said, “As we continue to build and fight in the...
Hosted by comedian and actress Margaret Cho, the ceremony saw awards handed out in 15 of a total 33 categories, with remaining winners for select categories to be announced at GLAAD’s New York Ceremony on Saturday, May 13. Hulu, the awards’ official streaming partner, will stream the Los Angeles event on Wednesday, April 12.
Special award winners last night included Christina Aguilera, who received the Advocate for Change Award, introduced by Club Q shooting survivor, Michael Anderson; Bad Bunny, who accepted the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin; and Jeremy Pope, recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award presented by Gabrielle Union.
Accepting his award, Pope said, “As we continue to build and fight in the...
- 3/31/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The big winners at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards included “A League of Their Own,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Bros.”
The honors were handed out Thursday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills during a ceremony hosted by comedian and “Fire Island” star Margaret Cho.
Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change award, which was introduced by Michael Anderson, a survivor of last November’s Club Q shooting in Colorado. Puerto Rican rapper-singer Bad Bunny received the Vanguard award, presented by Ricky Martin, and actor Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented by his “The Inspection” co-star Gabrielle Union.
Since 1990, the annual GLAAD Media Awards has recognized various media that has provided accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ community, celebrating individuals and their work in film, television, journalism, comic books and music.
See full list of announced winners below.
Outstanding New TV...
The honors were handed out Thursday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills during a ceremony hosted by comedian and “Fire Island” star Margaret Cho.
Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change award, which was introduced by Michael Anderson, a survivor of last November’s Club Q shooting in Colorado. Puerto Rican rapper-singer Bad Bunny received the Vanguard award, presented by Ricky Martin, and actor Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented by his “The Inspection” co-star Gabrielle Union.
Since 1990, the annual GLAAD Media Awards has recognized various media that has provided accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ community, celebrating individuals and their work in film, television, journalism, comic books and music.
See full list of announced winners below.
Outstanding New TV...
- 3/31/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
GLAAD announced recipients for 15 of this year’s 33 categories for the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday in Beverly Hills, with Bros, A League of Their Own, What We Do in the Shadows and The White Lotus among the top winners.
Also at the event, Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change Award, introduced by Club Q shooting survivor Michael Anderson; Bad Bunny received the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin; and Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented by Gabrielle Union. The Los Angeles ceremony — which will be followed by a NYC ceremony announcing the other half of GLAAD’s winners in May — was hosted by Margaret Cho and featured special performances from Fletcher and Orville Peck.
Angelica Ross, Betty Who, Billy Eichner, Brian Michael Smith, Brooke Eden, Chase Joynt, Geena Rocero, Harvey Guillen, Isis King, Jen Richards, Joel Kim Booster, Jordy, Rafael Silva, Ronen Rubinstein,...
Also at the event, Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change Award, introduced by Club Q shooting survivor Michael Anderson; Bad Bunny received the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin; and Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented by Gabrielle Union. The Los Angeles ceremony — which will be followed by a NYC ceremony announcing the other half of GLAAD’s winners in May — was hosted by Margaret Cho and featured special performances from Fletcher and Orville Peck.
Angelica Ross, Betty Who, Billy Eichner, Brian Michael Smith, Brooke Eden, Chase Joynt, Geena Rocero, Harvey Guillen, Isis King, Jen Richards, Joel Kim Booster, Jordy, Rafael Silva, Ronen Rubinstein,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warning: this feature contains major spoilers for Our Flag Means Death
The much-anticipated UK release of pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death is finally here: BBC Two is airing episodes on Wednesdays at 10pm, and the binge-inclined among you can also watch the whole boxset on BBC iPlayer.
The HBO show has rightfully earned a huge fan base since it premiered in the US in 2022, thanks to its all-star cast – including Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Con O’Neill, Vico Ortiz, Joel Fry, Rory Kinnear… the list goes on and on – and distinctly feel-good vibes. It’s also been praised for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, earning it the affectionate nickname ‘the gay pirate show’.
But just how much of the show is based on real history? Taika Waititi’s Blackbeard is one of the most famous pirates of all time but how much of the rest of the show is rooted in...
The much-anticipated UK release of pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death is finally here: BBC Two is airing episodes on Wednesdays at 10pm, and the binge-inclined among you can also watch the whole boxset on BBC iPlayer.
The HBO show has rightfully earned a huge fan base since it premiered in the US in 2022, thanks to its all-star cast – including Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Con O’Neill, Vico Ortiz, Joel Fry, Rory Kinnear… the list goes on and on – and distinctly feel-good vibes. It’s also been praised for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, earning it the affectionate nickname ‘the gay pirate show’.
But just how much of the show is based on real history? Taika Waititi’s Blackbeard is one of the most famous pirates of all time but how much of the rest of the show is rooted in...
- 1/10/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Emmy nominee Rain Valdez (Razor Tongue) has rounded out the cast for her first feature Re-Live, with Yoshi Sudarso (Bullet Train), Jamie Clayton (20th/Hulu’s upcoming Hellraiser), Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death), Nicky Endres (The Dropout), Chris Renfro (Queer as Folk), Sydney Viengluang (Z Nation) and Benjamin Alves (Mystery of the Night) signing on for roles.
Valdez leads the cast, which also includes Rachel Leyco, Maricel Soriano and Rosario Dawson, as previously announced.
The film going into production early next year tells the story of Rowena (Valdez), a transgender actress who returns to her home on Guam for her high school reunion’s “do-over week,” to live out a big regret… her childhood dream of becoming a cheerleader. But she must then confront a different kind of reunion, with her estranged family.
Sudarso plays Matthew, a former wallflower turned Dilf. Guam’s most eligible bachelor. He reconnects with Rowena,...
Valdez leads the cast, which also includes Rachel Leyco, Maricel Soriano and Rosario Dawson, as previously announced.
The film going into production early next year tells the story of Rowena (Valdez), a transgender actress who returns to her home on Guam for her high school reunion’s “do-over week,” to live out a big regret… her childhood dream of becoming a cheerleader. But she must then confront a different kind of reunion, with her estranged family.
Sudarso plays Matthew, a former wallflower turned Dilf. Guam’s most eligible bachelor. He reconnects with Rowena,...
- 9/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When Warner Brothers Discovery started eviscerating so much wonderful programming on HBO Max, there was a great deal of worry that "Our Flag Means Death" would likely be on the chopping block. But just like the Gentleman Pirate, in spite of every danger thrown its way, the series lives on to sail another day with a second season currently in development.
"Our Flag Means Death" is a hilarious showcase for comedian Rhys Darby, who brings a delightful amount of heart, flair, and, of course, humor to the swashbuckling period comedy about Steve Bonnet, a wealthy Englishman who ultimately chooses piracy during a mid-life crisis. Along with his crew of lovable Queer misfits, the Gentleman Pirate gets into sorts of misadventures on the high seas.
The series features an all-star ensemble with Nathan Foad, Joel Fry, Gus Khan, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, and Vico Ortiz, in addition to a slew of guest stars.
"Our Flag Means Death" is a hilarious showcase for comedian Rhys Darby, who brings a delightful amount of heart, flair, and, of course, humor to the swashbuckling period comedy about Steve Bonnet, a wealthy Englishman who ultimately chooses piracy during a mid-life crisis. Along with his crew of lovable Queer misfits, the Gentleman Pirate gets into sorts of misadventures on the high seas.
The series features an all-star ensemble with Nathan Foad, Joel Fry, Gus Khan, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, and Vico Ortiz, in addition to a slew of guest stars.
- 9/2/2022
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
“Our Flag Means Death” won fans this spring with its unabashedly queer and comedic telling of the story of Stede Bonnet, a real-life wealthy gentleman who turned to a life of piracy, and Blackbeard, the notorious pirate he sailed with. Will the sleeper hit from Taika Waititi also be a hit at the Emmys? Scroll down to see all 23 of this year’s “Our Flag Means Death” Emmy submissions across the ballots.
SEEToni Collette deserves Emmy bookend for ‘The Staircase’
The series was created by David Jenkins with Waititi executive producing, directing the first episode, and also co-starring as Blackbeard, so Waititi could be nominated three times for this show alone. And that doesn’t even count the other shows he worked on that are eligible for awards this year, “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Reservation Dogs.” Waititi is up for Best Comedy Supporting Actor, while Rhys Darby...
SEEToni Collette deserves Emmy bookend for ‘The Staircase’
The series was created by David Jenkins with Waititi executive producing, directing the first episode, and also co-starring as Blackbeard, so Waititi could be nominated three times for this show alone. And that doesn’t even count the other shows he worked on that are eligible for awards this year, “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Reservation Dogs.” Waititi is up for Best Comedy Supporting Actor, while Rhys Darby...
- 7/9/2022
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
How far is Stede in over his head in the first season of the Our Flag Means Death TV show on HBO Max? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Our Flag Means Death is cancelled or renewed for season two. HBO Max and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the first season episodes of Our Flag Means Death here. Status Update Below.
An HBO Max period adventure-comedy series, the Our Flag Means Death TV show stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones. The...
An HBO Max period adventure-comedy series, the Our Flag Means Death TV show stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones. The...
- 6/2/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Our Flag Means Death”, the new ‘pirate’ comedy TV series created by David Jenkins, has been renewed for Season Two, streaming on HBO Max:
“…. the series is semi-based on the story of ‘Stede Bonnet’, an aristocrat who abandons his life to become a pirate….
Cast includes Rhys Darby as ‘Stede Bonnet’, Taika Waititi as ‘Blackbeard’, Nathan Foad as ‘Lucius’, Samson Kayo as ‘Oluwande’, Rory Kinnear as ‘Captain Nigel Badminton’ and ‘Chauncey Badminton’, Con O'Neill as ‘Izzy’, Vico Ortiz as ‘Bonifacia’,. Ewen Bremner as ‘Buttons’, David Fane as ‘Fang’, Joel Fry as ‘Frenchie’, Guz Khan as ‘Ivan’, and Matthew Maher as ‘Black Pete’.
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“…. the series is semi-based on the story of ‘Stede Bonnet’, an aristocrat who abandons his life to become a pirate….
Cast includes Rhys Darby as ‘Stede Bonnet’, Taika Waititi as ‘Blackbeard’, Nathan Foad as ‘Lucius’, Samson Kayo as ‘Oluwande’, Rory Kinnear as ‘Captain Nigel Badminton’ and ‘Chauncey Badminton’, Con O'Neill as ‘Izzy’, Vico Ortiz as ‘Bonifacia’,. Ewen Bremner as ‘Buttons’, David Fane as ‘Fang’, Joel Fry as ‘Frenchie’, Guz Khan as ‘Ivan’, and Matthew Maher as ‘Black Pete’.
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- 6/2/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Stede's high-seas adventures will continue. HBO Max has renewed Our Flag Means Death for a second season. The first season was released in March.
A period adventure-comedy series, the Our Flag Means Death TV show stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet (Darby). After trading in his seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede's fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Waititi). Stede and crew attempt to...
A period adventure-comedy series, the Our Flag Means Death TV show stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matt Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O'Neill, Guz Khan, David Fane, Rory Kinnear, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen, and Leslie Jones. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of 18th-century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet (Darby). After trading in his seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede's fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Waititi). Stede and crew attempt to...
- 6/2/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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