User Reviews

This episode is a delight for a lot of reasons: Stede's little adventure is cute, we get to see Ed having his own realizations about what this means to him, but of course the main plot this episode is learning, finally, who Jim is and what they're trying to do. "Stealthy assassin raised by a murderous nun" somehow fits so well into this silly and campy show, and even as over the top as the concept is the heart of the issue comes through: they loved and missed their family, but the search for revenge is still an obligation that feels like a burden to them sometimes. And Nana such a fun character and even as she puts pressure on Jim and is clearly disappointed in them, you can't help but love Nana (the fact that Nana and Oluwande immediately hit it off doesn't hurt, either). We also get Oluwande's very sweet confession scene in this episode.

This episode adds a lot of heart to the show, while still keeping the silly tone.

This one ties for me as my favorite episode, along with Ep 5 (the boat party ep).

Stede fears Ed is going to move onto to his next adventure and leave Stede behind, so he hatches a plan to get him to stay longer. He decides to make a day of treasure hunting, while the crew is stopped in St. Augstine for oranges (look, Swede is losing his teeth to scurvy, Roach needs to defend his 40 orange glaze cake recipe, and Jim needs to confess some things to her nana).

The "Snake Snackery" scene is some of the funniest dialogue every filmed. You have to see it to believe it. Everyone is pitch perfect in this episode, but that scene alone should earn the show an Emmy.

Jim's backstory is epic and I'm glad that took the time to flesh out this character. You will come away from this episode loving oranges, treasure maps, and especially Oluwande. Everyone needs an Oluwande in their lives to keep them grounded in reality and to keep them from doing stupid things. Also, if you don't love Nana what's wrong with you?!

Everything about the snake is comedy gold especially the bit with Lucius sitting their just like we are at home wondering if this is it - is this the moment. So many delicious tropes sting together here.

Also, it's best co-captain. Lesson learned. Well, and treasure is the real treasure.

And this show was going so well.

This is a character development episode not just for Jim, but for the relationship between Blackbeard and The Gentleman Pirate. You really begin to see what each "Captain" is willing to do for the other because the amount of respect they have for each other, and also, the amount of fascination they have with each other's lives. It's an interesting dynamic.

And Jim is a cool character, don't get me wrong. But when everybody starts referring to Jim as a "they," it's sickening. It's already been established that Jim is female. Nothing wrong with that, but the show takes it several steps further to bow to the whims of the loud and obnoxious modern minority of social gender dysphoria by insulting the female audience that Jim really isn't a "woman," but some muddled version of one.

Really? You're gonna pull this move? Give me a break. The show was so enjoyable, but then this one introduced modern social politics, corrupt politics at that, and it just ruined it.

The show suddenly got so good after episode 2 that it's possible to overlook it and try to enjoy the rest, as long as the viewer isn't constantly reminded of how "woke" the show can be. By stealing Jim's femininity, the show actually does more damage than good for the female viewers. It's like saying that it's not good enough to be "just a woman," and that you can't have a badass pirate who's just a straight character who is definitively female. What a joke.

This episode is such a prime example of this show's writing being so much more detailed and hard-hitting than you would ever expect. I'm always struck with the beautiful symbolism behind oranges in this episode: oranges seem representative of love and family. In Jim's flashback, we see the Siete Gallos stealing the Jimenez family's oranges, and as they steal Jim's family from them as well.

Just after this, we get the touching line from Oluwande to Jim: "If you wanted, I could be family." And when the crew finds a petrified orange under the tree that was planted the day Jim was born: "Old tree still had some fruit to give, after all" - basically, Jim realizes that it's still possible for them to have a family and to feel love, despite everything they've lost and suffered. It always makes me emotional. <3.

I love this episode especially because it shows so much development and character interaction, so many characters get to show their inner selves. As Ed and Stede spend time together, hitting a few bumps, but being cuter than ever, and Lucius who is third wheeling between them is just amazing. I also LOVE the backstory of Jim and their character as a whole becomes so much more complex and deep. I love Olu and Jim's reletionship is so so sweet. Stede tries to impress Ed, who struggles with his own self image and learns to be kind to Stede even when its not soemthing he himself is super intersted in. Overal amazing cute episode full of humor and sweetness.

Another pretty dull episode of this show. It feels like they are killing time right now until they have something big happen in the finale.

Underwhelming to say the least.

How can I have another favorite episode, but here we are. This one is titled "This is Happening" in reference to the budding romance between our two captains. They may not fully realize it, but they are both enchanted by the other and the scenes on their treasure hunt portray the genuine affection they have for each other witnessed by Lucius who is the first to really connect that romance is brewing. There is also a lot of character development about Jim where we learn their background that has led to a life focused on revenge. There are great scenes on St. Augustine while the group is trying to find oranges and Jim's nana. One of the highlights of this episode is the improv work between Taika and Rhys while they are eating snake and chatting about Blackbeard's restaurant. It's fun and shows their blossoming romantic gestures with each other. The ominous ending warns us that trouble is headed to Stede and that makes us all the more interested in getting to the next episode. Another quality episode.

Incredible episode, and as much as I love angst I have to admit the light-hearted comedy of this episode was really nice. We finally got Jim's in-depth backstory which was extremely well written and the adventure was adorable.

I also loved how this whole episode revolved around oranges, seeing as they represent both eternal love and the afterlife. This was the episode where both Ed and Stede's relationship as well as Jim and Olu's were officially confirmed, even with the episode's title relating to that. On top of that, Jim's past and family are also massive themes in the episode and their tree has come to represent a sort of grave/memorial to their family, it all ties in really nicely.

I like choosing quotes for titles but I was absolutely spoiled for choice in this episode.

We finally get more background on Jim (and a genuine smile from them!), which shows the way these creators love playing with classic stories and tropes: the rogue revenge-seeking cowboy type? Classic. And 10 times more interesting transposed into a tropical world of pirates and blended with the 'trained killer' storyline. I adore Nana wholeheartedly but she also terrifies me.

For a show that doesn't care about accents I love that they do care enough to have some subtitled Spanish. And dear Oluwande, you had a rough go of it in this one but you tried really hard and are an absolute gem.

Stede's little adventurer outfit was so embarrassing but I wouldn't trade it for all the world, it was a masterful costuming choice based purely on *vibes*, just as Stede himself would make clothing-based decisions. And I love his comment to Jim about not really wanting to give them the orange - lest we forget that at his core Stede is an only child.

Love that we continue to see character's flaws. Stede, in the above, and then Ed's rudeness about the outing. Thank goodness Lucius was there to knock sense into him because I wanted to slap him. Which, I suppose, is how you know the storytelling is really effective.

Special shout out to Rhys and Taika's improvised Bar & Grill dialogue. Lucius was all of us in that scene. Ideal, fly on the wall, front row seat.

And of course, the plot thickens! Thrilled to see Rory Kinnear again. Though, where I would want to be a fly on the wall at Stede's campfire, you couldn't pay me to have drinks with Jackie, Izzy, and Admiral Badminton. The toxicity!

Anyway, here's to co-captains.

This episode is another one of my favorite of all times. The "Blackbeard's Bar and Grill: Delicacies and Delights and Fishing Equipment" scene is so funny and the fact that it is improvised adds so much to the spontaneity of the dialogue and how funny it is. Lucius is hilarious and sincere in this episode (as in EVERY episode) and I love how he stands up to Blackbeard and says what everyone in the fandom is clearly thinking.

I'm so glad Jim takes center stage in this episode as well. Their backstory is incredible, and the nun who raised them is so badass and funny and fierce and just absolutely iconic. Then Jim and Olu get a special moment and my heart melted <3.

In true Our Flag Means Death style, this episode is so sweet and so heartfelt while also still managing to be totally hilarious. In an effort to keep Blackbeard entertained, Stede takes him on a treasure hunt, which turns into basically a first date (that neither of them know is a date) with Lucius third-wheeling and very much picking up on some romantic cues between the pair of them. The improvised scene about Blackbeard's imaginary bar and grill is a funny bit that really showcases the chemistry these two actors have with each other.

Meanwhile, the Swede has scurvy thanks to an inordinate use of all the ship's oranges, so the crew sets out to find some citrus on land. We get some great backstory for Jim here and some really sweet character interactions between them and Oluwande. Romantic developments for all! I love it.

Indisputably the best episode of television ever made thank you for your time. Oh I need to use up more characters anyway the Blackbeard's Bar and Grill and Other Delicacies and Delights and Fishing Equipment bit changed my life. Lucius's speech is absolutely iconic. The look on Ed's face after he convinces Stede to keep going with the treasure hunt?? I die. Also "I'm literally the only one here with a wooden finger" is top 10 best lines of all time. Stede wears a funny outfit which I like. Great Ed/Luciua friendship hours. I give this one a ten out of ten A+ good job you did it clapping hands emoji.