Benutzer:Nikantros/Our Flag Means Death
Dieser Artikel (Our Flag Means Death) ist im Entstehen begriffen und noch nicht Bestandteil der freien Enzyklopädie Wikipedia. | |
Wenn du dies liest:
|
Wenn du diesen Artikel überarbeitest:
|
Vorlage:Short description Vorlage:Use mdy dates Vorlage:Infobox television
Our Flag Means Death is a period romantic comedy[1] television series created by David Jenkins. It premiered on HBO Max on March 3, 2022.[2]
Premise
The series is loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet. In 1717, Captain Bonnet is an aristocrat who abandons his comfortable life and family to prove himself as a pirate during the Golden Age of Piracy, despite having no aptitude for the role. Sailing aboard his ship the Revenge, Captain Bonnet and his dysfunctional crew struggle to survive against deadly threats from naval warships and other bloodthirsty pirates.
Cast
Main
- Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet, captain of the Revenge and the self-proclaimed "Gentleman Pirate."
- Taika Waititi as Edward "Ed" Teach / Blackbeard, the legendary pirate captain.
- Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney, a crewmate on the Revenge obsessed with fire.
- Nathan Foad as Lucius Spriggs, a scribe on the Revenge tasked with keeping a record of its adventures.
- Samson Kayo as Oluwande Boodhari, a level-headed crewmate on the Revenge who is sympathetic to Stede and tries to steer him away from danger.
- Rory Kinnear as Captain Nigel Badminton, a British naval captain who bullied Stede when both were children. Kinnear also plays Nigel's brother, Admiral Chauncey Badminton.
- Con O'Neill as Izzy Hands, Blackbeard's ruthless first mate.
- Vico Ortiz as Jim Jimenez, a skilled fighter who has a bounty on their head for killing one of Jackie's husbands. With their friend Oluwande's help, they join the crew of the Revenge in disguise and posing as a mute.
- Ewen Bremner as Nathaniel Buttons, a grizzled pirate on the Revenge whom Stede often calls upon for advice.
- David Fane as Fang, a crewmate on the Revenge
- Joel Fry as Frenchie, a crewmate on the Revenge who often sings of the crew's adventures.
- Guz Khan as Ivan, a crewmate on the Revenge
- Matthew Maher as Black Pete, an irritable pirate aboard the Revenge who claims to have crewed with Blackbeard.
Supporting
- Nat Faxon as The Swede, a crewmate on the Revenge.
- Samba Schutte as Roach, the ship's cook on the Revenge
- Leslie Jones as Spanish Jackie, a powerful and feared pirate captain with 18 husbands.
- Fred Armisen as Geraldo, a shifty barkeep in the Republic of Pirates and one of Jackie's husbands.
- Claudia O'Doherty as Mary Bonnet, Stede's wife
- Boris McGiver as Father Bonnet, Stede's emotionally abusive father
- Gary Farmer as Chief Mabo, an indigenous leader tired of dealing with colonizers
- Kristen Schaal as Antoinette
- Nick Kroll as Gabriel
- Tim Heidecker as Doug
- Kristen Johnston as The Widow Evelyn Higgins
- Yvonne Zima as Fleur de Maguis
- Will Arnett as Calico Jack
- Angus Sampson as King George
Episodes
Production
The series was given a straight to series order by HBO Max in September 2020. Taika Waititi, who serves as an executive producer, also directed the pilot episode, which was filmed after Waititi completed production on Thor: Love and Thunder.[3] Series creator and executive producer David Jenkins serves as showrunner.[4] Filming took place between June 14 and September 28, 2021.[5]
In January 2021, Rhys Darby was cast to star in the series.[6] Waititi joined the cast to play Blackbeard in April.[7] In June, Kristian Nairn, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Rory Kinnear, Con O'Neill and Vico Ortiz were added to the cast,[8] with Ewen Bremner, David Fane, Joel Fry, Guz Khan and Matthew Maher added in July.[9] Leslie Jones, Nat Faxon, Fred Armisen and Samba Schutte would be cast in recurring roles in August.[10][11]
Release
The series debuted on HBO Max on March 3, 2022.[12] The first season ended on HBO Max on March 24, 2022. As of that date, HBO had not yet ordered a second season.[13]
The series will premiere on Sky Comedy in the UK in Spring 2022[14] as part of Sky deal with WarnerMedia.
Reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 90% approval rating with an average rating of 7.50/10, based on 31 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Our Flag Means Death s gentle sensibility doesn't quite strike comedic gold, but its bemusing band of buccaneers are endearing enough that viewers seeking a comforting watch will find bountiful booty."[15] Metacritic gave the first season a weighted average score of 71 out of 100 based on 12 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]
References
External links
[[Category:2022 American television series debuts]] [[Category:HBO Max original programming]] [[Category:Fiction set in 1717]] [[Category:Television series set in the 18th century]] [[Category:Television series about pirates]] [[Category:2020s American LGBT-related comedy television series]]
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite tweet
- ↑ Max Original Comedy Series OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, From Creator David Jenkins And Emmy®-Nominated Executive Producer Taika Waititi, Debuts March 3. In: WarnerMedia . Abgerufen im 27 March 2022.
- ↑ Denise Petski: HBO Max Orders Period Comedy 'Our Flag Means Death' From Taika Waititi & David Jenkins. In: Deadline Hollywood . September 15, 2020. Abgerufen im September 21, 2020.
- ↑ Kate Arthur: Taika Waititi's New Series 'Our Flag Means Death' Gets Swashbuckling Trailer. In: Variety . February 16, 2022. Abgerufen im March 8, 2022.
- ↑ Zachary Sosland: 'Our Flag Means Death': Release Date, Trailer, Cast and Everything We Know So Far. In: Collider . February 22, 2022. Abgerufen im March 8, 2022.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva: Rhys Darby To Headline Taika Waititi's HBO Max Period Comedy Series 'Our Flag Means Death'. In: Deadline Hollywood . January 5, 2021. Abgerufen im January 5, 2021.
- ↑ Denise Petski: Taika Waititi To Star In HBO Max Period Comedy Series 'Our Flag Means Death. In: Deadline Hollywood . April 30, 2021. Abgerufen im April 30, 2021.
- ↑ Peter White: 'Our Flag Means Death': Rory Kinnear, Kristian Nairn & Vico Ortiz Among Six Cast In HBO Max Period Pirate Comedy. In: Deadline Hollywood . June 22, 2021. Abgerufen im June 21, 2021.
- ↑ Denise Petski: 'Our Flag Means Death': HBO Max Comedy Adds Five To Cast. In: Deadline Hollywood . July 1, 2021. Abgerufen im July 2, 2021.
- ↑ Peter White: Leslie Jones & Nat Faxon Join HBO Max's Pirate Comedy Our Flag Means Death (Amerikanisches Englisch) In: Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. August 4, 2021. Abgerufen im February 16, 2022.
- ↑ Del Rosario Alexandra: Fred Armisen & Samba Schutte Board HBO Max Pirate Comedy Our Flag Means Death As Recurring (Amerikanisches Englisch) In: Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. August 20, 2021. Abgerufen im February 16, 2022.
- ↑ Alexandra Del Rosario: Our Flag Means Death: HBO Max Pirate Comedy With Taika Waititi & Rhys Darby Gets Premiere Date, Trailer. In: Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. February 16, 2022. Abgerufen im March 8, 2022.
- ↑ IS OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH RENEWED FOR SEASON 2 ON HBO MAX?. In: HTIC . GRV MEDIA LTD. March 24, 2022. Abgerufen im March 24, 2022.
- ↑ David: Our Flag Means Death Episode 11 Date de sortie aux États-Unis, Royaume-Uni, Mises à jour de la saison 2, où regarder, spoilers (Französisch) In: 45Secondes . March 24, 2022. Abgerufen im 27 March 2022.
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite Rotten Tomatoes
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite Metacritic