Black Sails

2014 TV-MA 4 seasons

Black Sails

2014 TV-MA 4 seasons
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Its population may be less than upright, but New Providence Island is home to pirate Capt. Flint, and he'll take on anyone who tries to claim it. In this series intended as a prequel to Treasure Island, that means no less than the British Empire.
Cast
Toby Stephens, Hannah New, Luke Arnold, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Tom Hopper, Zach McGowan, Toby Schmitz, Clara Paget, Mark Ryan, Hakeem Kae-Kazim
SEASON  1
  • SEASON  1
  • SEASON  2
  • SEASON  3
  • SEASON  4

Summary of Season 1 (2014) - 3 discs

Created as an action-packed prequel to the classic tale of Treasure Island, this ocean drama features Capt. Flint, the most feared pirate of his time. Among his ship's crew is a young man named John Silver, whose own swashbuckling destiny awaits him.
Format
DVD
CC
No
Rating
TV-MA - This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
age 17+
Common Sense rating Not for kids
age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Black Sails heads into choppy territory in terms of sexual content and language -- and it's pretty violent, too. That means you'll see full frontal female nudity, simulated multipartner sex, and characters involved in bisexual relationships. You'll also hear strong, unbleeped language (including crude terms like "c--t" and "p---y") and see bloody swordfights and explosive sea battles, along with characters who drink alcohol and use drugs like opium.

Sexual Content

Nudity includes bare breasts, which are often gratuitous, and full frontal nudity. There's simulated sex, too -- including orgies -- among both hetero- and bisexual couples.

Violence

Violent content includes sea battles, sword fights, savage beatings, and explosions, with bloody injuries and torture.

Language

Strong, unbleeped language includes "f--k," "s--t," and "c--t," along with coarse phrases like, "My p---y gets wet."

Social Behavior

Though the crew has egalitarian aims, the mood is hardly peaceful. Power, greed, and duplicity are common themes.

Consumerism

Not applicable.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Drinking and recreational drug use (opium, etc.).

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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