Black Sails Season 2

Just great fun. Totally recommend.

I just finished watching the Second Season of Black Sails and I loved it. It isn't without it's flaws--the flashbacks got to be a bit much for me in the first episodes, but by the last episode where we learn why Flint's (past) violence against a single powerful Lord occurred, it was worth it. That flashback was particularly well done, probably because it was short. The writing is witty, often darkly humorous--which I love--and the acting is superb. Many of these actors are theater trained and yet they say so much with micro-expressions that there isn't a moment when one doesn't believe them. Toby Stephens as Flint is outstanding, although I'd like to see him laugh a bit. Zach McGowan as Vane is totally believable in his strength and his vulnerability, a rough combination to pull off well, but he does it expertly. Luke Arnold as Silver is funny and smart and filled with the kind of charisma that makes the viewer want to root for him. Tom Hopper, who I don't recall ever seeing before, has a quiet strength that he brings to the character of Billy Bones that I never remember jumping from the pages of Treasure Island--Hopper's wonderful and so is the character the writers have created for him. I haven't seen Hannah New in anything before, but I'll be looking for her now. She doesn't steal every scene she's in, I bet she's too good an actress for that, but she does make a statement when she's there. I love her character and her mixed and varied motivations. I especially like the chemistry she has with Zach McGowan's, Captain Vane and hope to see more of it in Season Three. I wasn't bothered by the love Flint has for either of the people he chose to love. I understand that graphic love scenes bother some, I simple wasn't bothered by any of them in this show. I think Starz does this particularly well. The Spartacus Series is another fine example--God's of the Arena is my favorite of that series. I'm looking forward to Season Three of this series and am finding myself cheering on the Black Flag! If sex and love between same sex couples bothers you, there are scenes depicting that in this series, and although they are well done, perhaps you should choose something else to watch.

Ok

Keep comming back for more. Every charicter is so good. It has charictars that we love. So good, would like to see the cast again & again in new stories, space marines etc.

The fact that I am finally motivated enough to write a review for a program here on Amazon should be enough to let you know that this show is incredible. I wanted to just write an immature, unhelpful, quick review that basically said "This show rocks!" because I want to hurry and return to the show. But I feel that would not do justice to this program so I'll try to give a few substantive examples:The characters are so in-depth and expertly crafted that I am constantly changing who my favorite character is and my opinion about who I would be happy seeing dead or achieving their goals. One episode I could hate a character and hope they die and by the next episode I am cheering for them and hate anyone who gets in their way.The women are incredibly sexy and the sex scenes actually add to the intrigue, suspense, and plot of the series. They are actually more than just gratuitous nudity in many cases and well done.The violence is realistic and makes you feel as if you are actually there. It doesn't feel as if there is just overwhelming violence that gets boring and pointless. The fighting scenes feel epic and important / relevant to the plot. They build the characters and make the series feel more realistic.The music and cinematography are professionally done. At this point in the series, two opposing groups are on the verge of war and I don't know which group I want to win or lose. It's very exciting and time well spent.

A good follow up to first season. Can’t wait to watch season 3.

I've tried to like this show - i really have. I typically enjoy historical drama/fiction (Sharpe, Vikings, Downton, Last Kingdom, etc.). And hey - pirates are cool right? So based on reviews i've read here on Amazon, as well as some favorable mentions by a YouTuber i respect, I actually subscribed to Starz through Amazon - just so that i could watch this show.Well my wife and i have made it through a season and a half, and i'm ready to bail on it. The thing is, i just never feel psyched to watch it. But i kind of force myself to watch - in the hopes that it will become more engaging. But then it doesn't become more engaging - and the cycle repeats.For me there are several problems with the show.- First: I'm just not rooting for any of the characters. There's literally nobody i care about. Some are potentially interesting - but don't get enough screen time. Some characters are just straight up annoying - though they aren't intended to be. Overall - there's just too many characters - and none really shine.- Second: This is a show that very clearly projects current-day societal values onto a historical time and place. A time and place that would have been very inconsistent with the norms of today. Some might say this show has a 'progressive' agenda.' I don't necessarily have a problem with that in itself. But in a historical drama - it feels inappropriate and it constantly destroys the suspension of disbelief - taking me out of the story.- Third: I was really hoping there would be more cool pirate action. But realistic - not like Pirates of the Caribbean. The very first episode of Season 1 was quite promising. But then the story(ies) quickly became centered around personal power struggles - mostly in the port city of Nassau - where a huge portion of the of each episode actually takes place. That might not be terrible if i gave half a darn about any of the people involved. Every time, we return to Nassau for a scene, my heart sinks, and i feel like i'm just biding my time. And for me, most of the most-annoying characters are based in Nassau.On the plus side, the production values are awesome. The show looks great and visually recreates the world it's portraying with expertise.And it's got a cool theme song and opening credit sequence.But i think i've sailed my last with 'Black Sails'.

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Weakened and bought season 2, despite not being entirely persuaded by season 1. Series appears to have found it's feet (they ALL need to do this). Much more money has been spent, special effects have improved, the ludicrously irrelevant sex has been minimised and much more effort has been devoted to fleshing out the characters. If you REALLY hated s1, then nothing you see here will change your mind, but if you were on the fence on this one then I suggest you try the second season. Toby Stephens no longer looks like he'd like to behead his agent with a cutlass.

Amazing series. Well acted, great storylines, superb characters, and beautifully filmed in lush exotic locations. My favourite character seems to change with each episode as they're all interesting and dynamic. Real pirates are interwoven with fictionalised ones that could just as easily be real. I loved it!

One of the top action shows on TV. Much better than Season 1! Modern classic, do not miss!