How (and Why) to Watch Our Flag Means Death

The pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death premiered this spring on HBO Max. And while it was a slow burn for some, it quickly developed a major fan following. Now, in light of the recent announcement of a second season (greeted by much rejoicing around the internet) we thought we’d remind you how to check out season 1. The series stars Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords) as Stede Bonnet, a would-be gentleman pirate who gave up a comfortable life for piracy on the high seas, and whose adventures bring him into the path of the famed pirate Blackbeard, played by Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit). While that sounds amusing enough on its own, what it quickly became was so much more. The show balances bitingly dry New Zealand humor with mildly violent and crude piratical antics, and then comes out with a surprisingly big heart. All that is topped off with the graceful and natural integration of queer storylines that rapidly drew support and fans in the LGBTQ+ community, who lovingly dubbed it “the gay pirate show.” So, what are you waiting for? Get in on this delightful show now and join the anticipation of season 2. Read on to learn how to watch Our Flag Means Death without cable.

• Where to Watch: Our Flag Means Death is available on HBO Max. You can sign up here to watch.

Where To Watch Our Flag Means Death

Our Flag Means Death airs exclusively on HBO Max. A subscription to HBO-Max costs $14.99 per month for their ad-free plan and $9.99 per month for their ad-supported service (meaning a few commercials with every episode). You can sign up here. HBO Max is supported on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromecast, Playstation, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more. You can check out my review of HBO Max for more details on this streaming service.

HBO Max doesn’t only air HBO, but content from WarnerMedia and other sources. Content on HBO Max includes:

• A selection of acquired series and movies
• All of HBO
• An exclusive collection of new HBO Max Originals
• Select favorites from the WarnerMedia brands Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, DC, CNN, the Turner library, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes, and more
• A selection of acquired series and movies (South Park being a notable example)

Our Flag Means Death Trailer