Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winner who is best known for directing Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, executively produces and stars as the notorious pirate Blackbeard in the television series Our Flag Means Death. Here’s everything you need to know about the period comedy; including where to stream it in Australia.
Where To Watch Our Flag Means Death In Australia
- Binge – Our Flag Means Death is exclusively available to stream on Binge. Prices start at $10/month and comes with a free two-week trial.
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Synopsis
Set in 1717, Our Flag Meets Death follows Stede Bonnet who decides to abandon his life as an aristocrat to become captain of the pirate ship, Revenge. Bonnet struggles to earn the respect of his crew but after an encounter with Blackbeard, things get even worse.
The series is loosely based on a true story as both Bonnet and Blackbeard were real-life figures in history.
Cast & Crew
As aforementioned, Taika Waititi is the executive producer of Our Flag Meets Death and stars as Blackbeard. Stede Bonnet, the protagonist of the series, is played by New Zealander actor Rhys Darby, known for his previous roles in Flight of the Conchords, The Boat That Rocked and What We Do In The Shadows.
Reviews
Currently, Our Flag Means Death has a 7.9 IMDb score and a critic rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Our Flag Means Death Release Date Australia
Our Flag Means Death was released in Australia on the 3rd of March 2022.
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