In Black Sails XVIII the season two finale of Black Sails, Vane is convinced that rescuing Flint is the perfect way to show that the Pirates are still a force to be reckoned with. Flint is standing trial in the centre of Charlestown, part of Vane’s plan involves him giving himself up and handing in as evidence the diary Abigail Ashe kept on board and painted Flint in a different light.
The stakes are incredibly high but it’s epic in scope and intent and pulled off superbly. Vane and his crew’s attack is quickly followed by Silver leading the rescue of the crew, it’s also the catalyst for him losing his leg and becoming the Long John Silver of Treasure Island legend.
Despite the fact that he has lost his leg he is held in such high regard that he is made quartermaster. Silver also tells Flint that the gold wasn’t lost at all. In the meantime Rackham pulls into Nassau with his own ship and Flint’s former ship The Walrus, both heavily laden with Spanish gold.
Meanwhile Eleanor has been taken by the English and is en route back to England.
classic quote
“when we remind them that they are right to be afraid.”
“The question you should be asking is where are his keys, he hasn’t had them since you took me from my men.”
production details
USA / Starz / 1×60 minute episode / Broadcast 28 March 2015
Writers: Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levinee / Director: Steve Boyam
Series: Black Sails Season 2 Episode 10
cast
Toby Stephens as Captain Flint
Luke Arnold as John Silver
Jessica Parker Kennedy as Max
Tom Hopper as Billy Bones
Zach McGowan as Captain Charles Vane
Toby Schmitz as Rackham
Clara Paget as Anne Bonny
Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Mr. Scott
Louise Barnes as Miranda Barlow
Meganne Young as Abigail Ashe
Nick Boraine as Peter Ashe
Robert Hobbs as Jenks
Adrian Collins as Vincent
Craig Jackson as Featherstone
Bart Fouche as Kensington
Sibongile Mlambo as Eme
David Butler as Frasier
Lise Slabber as Idelle
Craig Macrae as Yardley
Justin Munitz as Militia Guard
Lars Arentz-Hansen as William Rhett
Graeme Bunce as Clerk
Martin Van Geems as Larson
Andre Jacobs as De Groot
Laudo Liebenberg as Dooley
Alistair Moulton Black as Dr. Howell
Oscar Freeman as Street Kid Runner
Richard Wright-Firth as Muldoon
John Peate as Town Crier
Fiona Ramsay as Mrs. Mapleton
Josh Ramsey as Bayman Lieutenant
Winston Chong as Joji
