In this episode, another cornerstone of the show's plot is revealed alongside the English Navy: Blackbeard.
The cinematography paints him as an enigmatic legend, something of folklore, and the crew are so absorbed with the tall tale that more humor ensues after they run aground. You get a great look at the piratical ruggedness of Stede's crew juxtaposed with Stede himself, still with an aversion to violence even after his mishap in the last episode, It does a beautiful job navigating Stede's guilt, and where its true source lies, and you can't help but fall in love with not just him, but all of the characters. Gus Khan, David Fane, and Con O'Neill also debut in this episode, and their characters offer a view of what 'real' pirates look like as opposed to Stede's crew. Stede is even able to let go of some of the weight he's carrying.
The cinematography paints him as an enigmatic legend, something of folklore, and the crew are so absorbed with the tall tale that more humor ensues after they run aground. You get a great look at the piratical ruggedness of Stede's crew juxtaposed with Stede himself, still with an aversion to violence even after his mishap in the last episode, It does a beautiful job navigating Stede's guilt, and where its true source lies, and you can't help but fall in love with not just him, but all of the characters. Gus Khan, David Fane, and Con O'Neill also debut in this episode, and their characters offer a view of what 'real' pirates look like as opposed to Stede's crew. Stede is even able to let go of some of the weight he's carrying.