This is my favorite episode of season 1, and my favorite character isn't even in it. That's how good it is!
The ship runs out of oranges (because Stede insisted on using most of them in a cake) and a crew member gets scurvy. While the crew band together to help hunt for oranges, Stede purchases a treasure map and drags Ed and Lucius along with him. Both of these plots are equally engaging. The hunt for oranges leads the crew directly to an important figure from Jim's past, and we finally learn a little more of their backstory. Meanwhile, Stede and Ed bond on their treasure hunt, with some hysterical improv from both leads. It's really a pleasure to see them riffing together.
The ship runs out of oranges (because Stede insisted on using most of them in a cake) and a crew member gets scurvy. While the crew band together to help hunt for oranges, Stede purchases a treasure map and drags Ed and Lucius along with him. Both of these plots are equally engaging. The hunt for oranges leads the crew directly to an important figure from Jim's past, and we finally learn a little more of their backstory. Meanwhile, Stede and Ed bond on their treasure hunt, with some hysterical improv from both leads. It's really a pleasure to see them riffing together.