The trailer for the HBO Max period series, Our Flag Means Death, guarantees action, comedy, and epic swashbuckling action for this show. Starring Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle's Rhys Darby, the HBO original is semi-based on the story of Stede Bonnet, a wealthy nobleman who abandons his life to fulfill the dream of becoming a pirate.
Created by David Jenkins, the logline for the HBO Max show reads, “Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.” With the promise of sword fights, riots, and extravagant costumes, there is undoubtedly plenty to look forward to from this show, and the newly released Our Flag Means Death trailer leaves little to the imagination.
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Set to Heart's «Crazy on You,» the Our Flag Means Death trailer portrays the hilarious contrast between the naturally poised aristocrat, Stede, and the roughened pirates. While the former privileged man is besotted with the idea of becoming a pirate, he struggles with letting go of his habits and adapting to the ways of life sailing the seas. Nevertheless, Stede’s efforts to fit into his new existence provides hilarious moments as he attempts to deal with simple tasks like climbing the rope onto the ship, or threatening situations such as having a knife held to his throat. Despite this, the timid gentleman appears to give nothing less than his complete dedication to integrating into the pirate lifestyle, making the character one to be championed rather than disparaged. Over the course of the pirate comedy series, it will be interesting to
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