Black Sails Pirate Drama: Any Good?

[mawnansmiff]

Whilst rearranging some piles of stuff the other day I found a DVD boxset that I've no recollection of seeing before, let alone buying but apparently I did just that back in August 2000. It's still sealed so I've certainly never watched it.

According to the blurb it is the whole 4 seasons consisting of 38 episodes spread over 14 discs and a whopping 34+ hours in duration.

According to Wiki....Black Sails is an American historical adventure television series set on New Providence Island and written to be a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island.

I wondered if it was recommended to me by someone on this Forum but a quick search came up with a blank so I ask the film buffs on here, is it worth watching or does it go to the local charity shop?



Jay.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I really enjoyed it. I'd score it 5/5 stars.

 

[PA Piper Mike]

I watched the 1st season and thought it was really good, but lack of time, schedule and complete forgetfulness ended my run from continuing on. What's funny is at this moment, I'm smoking Pirate Kake while reading this thread. Must be a sign...I might have to go binge watch the other 3 seasons now.

 

[FLDRD]

Never heard of it, but it sounds interesting.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Many people probably never heard of it because it was only aired on Starz. But, it is well written, very good actors and costumes. Sets rocked, and many pipe smokers. I think that as with every series ever made, the makers get lazy as the series draws to a conclusion. But, this one not so much. If it hadn't of ended where Treasure island takes off, I would have really been rooting for another season or two.
It's definitely not a kids movie though.

 

[sablebrush52]

I agree with the above. A very entertaining series that was well written, acted, and produced. Really neat title sequence.

5 out of 5

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Absolutely loved it! It can wander a bit, but overall really well done.

 

[FLDRD]

Found the series for cheap on Amazon and ordered it. As I said above, it seems it may be interesting.

 

[Chasing Embers]

A bit too gratuitous for my liking. I did enjoy The Lost Pirate Kingdom on Netflix though.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Well I watched the first 2 episodes last night and struggled to work out who was who and what was going on (it's all rather fast paced) but I suppose that could apply to many long drama series.

I doubt it will be as good as torchbearers such as Boardwalk Empire or Breaking Bad but I'll muddle along and try 2 more episodes tonight.

It was interesting to see so many guys sporting mullet hairstyles .

Jay.

 

[buzkirk]

5/5

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It was interesting to see so many guys sporting mullet hairstyles

The mullet is back. I see so many guys, girls and in-betweens walking around with mullets these days.

 

[kcghost]

It isn't my cup of tea. It isn't movie I'd watch so I'm not rating it as I wouldn't see it.

 

[greysmoke]

Aargh. YMMV.

 

[mawnansmiff]

so many guys, girls and in-betweens

So that's what those people are called .

Jay.

 

[captpat]

Pass 1/5

 

[Merton]

Well I watched the first 2 episodes last night and struggled to work out who was who and what was going on (it's all rather fast paced) but I suppose that could apply to many long drama series.

I doubt it will be as good as torchbearers such as Boardwalk Empire or Breaking Bad but I'll muddle along and try 2 more episodes tonight.

It was interesting to see so many guys sporting mullet hairstyles .

Jay.

Boardwalk is an all time great show. great actors, music and visually stunning. I loved Sopranos but loved Boardwalk more...

 

[mawnansmiff]

I ju

I loved Sopranos but loved Boardwalk more...

I just couldn't get into Sopranos, I tried, I really did but was put off by forever seeing that guy talking to his therapist and wondering where the actual action was.

Boardwalk was on a totally different level, as you say, great actors and visuals but more importantly a great storyline.

I really must watch it again.

Jay.

 

[K.E. Powell]

This was the show that opened with some lesbian pirate action, right?

If so, it's worth a watch.

 

[mawnansmiff]

lesbian pirate action

And who doesn't like a bit of girl on girl tock 'n' roll

Jay.