Our Flag Means Death is an American period romantic comedy television series created by David Jenkins. Set in the early 18th century during the Golden Age of Piracy, the series follows the misadventures of gentleman-turned-pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and his crew aboard the Revenge as they try to make a name for themselves as pirates and cross paths with famed pirate captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
The first season premiered on March 3, 2022, on HBO Max and received positive reviews, including praise for its LGBTQ+ representation. In June 2022, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on Max on October 5, 2023.
In this VFX Breakdown, which highlights the work done by the ReDefine teams on the second season of Our Flag Means Death, let’s take a voyage aboard a pirate ship.
