Climb aboard our season two review of OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. Two of us thought it was good, whereas one shipmate thought it was the perfect pirate treasure. E1-E3 🤩 E1 IMPOSSIBLE BIRDS 😊 “Well, that was a lot of setup!“ E2 RED FLAGS 🤩 “Despite our leads not sharing screen time in RED FLAGS, the irresistible charm of the pirate queen of China (Ruibo Qian) makes the second episode a must-watch.” E3 THE INNKEEPER 🤩 “What I love about Max’s programming…
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OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH ended its second season wrapping up all kinds of loose ends. Fun surprises were hidden everywhere.…
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S2 of OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH started with a dud for me. I was so unimpressed with E1 of this season that I didn’t continue to the following two episodes that all dropped together back on October 5th. When a friend told me the show picked up quickly after the premiere, I binged E2-6 in one sitting, and I’m so glad I did. I returned to this show for Stede and Ed, and the pirates delivered that. There are a…
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E4 and E5 of OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH was more of a slow burn for our two favorite pirates, Stede (Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). While the romance and maturity of the pirates aboard are whimsical, likable, and heartfelt, the actual tension is sorely lacking. The stakes were minimized and given a backseat while audiences saw if the caring yet brutal pirates could figure out their disputes to love again. While E4 takes a detour into having a guest…
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The three-episode premiere of OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH makes the unfortunate mistake of keeping our leads separate. It’s a frustrating choice that works at times but will keep audiences longing for S1, where we were treated to an “Act of Grace” with the onscreen chemistry of Stede (Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). Yet, even with that nit, this show is still heartfelt and hilarious. Here are my thoughts on the first few episodes. E1 IMPOSSIBLE BIRDS 😊 Well, that…
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Tarush and Aaron discuss what makes Taika Waititi’s new swashbuckling series a hit. …
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In OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, a character states, "how does it feel to be in love. It feels easy. It's just like breathing." A big thanks to David Jenkins and Taika Waititi for creating a TV show that's so easy to fall in love with.…
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With WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, RESERVATION DOGS, and now, OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, it's clear that Taika Waititi is at the height of his creative game. So I'm all aboard his ship to see what AAARRRRRRR rated content he creates next.…
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There are already hints that this show is going to be similar to WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and even RESERVATION DOGS, combining off-beat humor with surprisingly deep existential questions. And I'm excited to see where we sail to next.…
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