Easily one of the best and definitely underrated shows in the past decade, everything from writing to the costume and set designs easily rivals the likes of Vikings/GoT ect but most importantly satisfyingly wraps a beautiful story full of some of the best written characters on tv period!
@@BhBc8f8 Sorry, but my bias for Ragnar Lothbrok's G.O.A.Ted status forces me to respectfully challenge your opinion, up to a certain point at least. I will say that Black Sails continuously gets better straight until the end and doesn't stop, whereas some might agree that Vikings drops abit in quality after a particular event.
"Gossip is what holds civilization together. It reinforces shame." If you know, you know. In my opinion, the big thesis that this show explores is this: what is civilization, and what does it mean to survive under it for those that it marginalizes? I'm really glad Milena is willing to give the show another chance. I know what she's talking about and I don't blame her for dropping it the first time (it's also my biggest criticism of the show). This show really is something special and I hope Lola and Milena end up enjoying it even half as much as I do.
Some background information (no spoilers): The show is set shortly after the War of Spanish Succession, fought between the British and Spanish Empires. The West Indies, mainly the Bahamas were a great focus, mainly due to the sugar plantations (slavery was at its peak). Between the navies, there are the privateers and the pirates. Privateers are basically naval mercenaries hired by either empire against the other, they were contracted and received payment. Pirates are independent, and they usually raided the cargo ships, remember the area is very rich in sugar, but also lots of spices, metals and other resources. The europeans also took a lot of treasures, not just from here but from the South Americas too. The pirates made Nassau their home, as it was basically free from the government of both empires. Historical records show the pirates wanted it to make it a haven and and a safe space for themselves. The Urca de Lima was also real, it had unimaginable wealth even to this day, and it inspired a lot of fictional stories. Probably all the "pirate treasure" tales stem from this. The show is founded on the historical setting, and mixes the real and fictional characters very well. You will meet many historical figures (pirates and others), and will see their actions, so even googling them can be spoilery! By the end of the show, it will set up "Treasure Island" very nicely. ~ Also, a lot of people say the first season is bad, but it's not! It's excellent. Later season are even better, that is true.
It's great that you're finally going to watch this show. It's a great show! I remember watching it a couple of years ago, after Viking. Now I'm happy to rewatched it. Here are some trivia facts: A 'piece of eight' or "real de a ocho" was a Spanish silver coin and was one the most valuable international currency at the time. The Urca de Lima was a real Spanish treasure ship. Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, was renowned as a main base of operations for pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy. Captain Flint is loosely inspired by the character of the same name from Robert Louis Stevenson's book 'Treasure Island'. Also some of the crew members (like 'the cook') are based on characters from that novel. Captain Charles Vane, the pirate girl Anne Bonny, and the fancy dressed Jack Rackham, also known as Calico Jack, were real historical pirates. Calico Jack was the inspiration for the character Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Jack's jolly roger is also the most popularized pirate flag. Imo its what most people think of when they think of a pirate flag. I know i did and i didnt know it was his flag until i started looking up different pirates jolly rogers lol
Best executive decision ever 😄😍 EDIT: the show is complete, it wasn't cut short nor canceled. There aren't as many episodes as in other shows, but they are longer than the average. Also, quality over quantity ;) EDIT 2: yes there are characters based on real ones, but Flint and Silver are 100% fictional. I would advice NOT to google who are and who aren't though, there is a high chance you'd get spoiled on show events.
actually it was cut short. they intended to do 5 seasons but knew before shooting s4 that that would be the last one, so they still managed to wrapped it up satisfyingly
Love reactors who actually watch things they're interested in and not just what will get the most views. And now you're watching one of my favorite shows ever! You won't regret it, absolute masterpiece!!
The characters in this show are so well written and crafted.. definitely more character driven show.. production/soundtrack/acting are all cherries on top.
@@Subjectivity13 not at all. the first season is the weakest relatively due to executive meddling and GoT aspirational content. Seasons 2, 3 and 4 are Peak. The ending is brilliant if ur a real one who understands
@@rhaenatargaryen8061 Some character arcs wander off in random directions that end up going nowhere. Or maybe I'm not "real" enough, whatever that means.
@@Subjectivity13i can think of one character for which i might agree with you, though their development became more understandable when i remembered that the show was aiming to be a prequel to treasure island
Nah all four seasons are fantastic. I think the first season is the worst. And I like it a lot. Plenty of world building. I don't see how anyone can say the last two seasons fell off. That borderline insane to me. Black Sails is one of the best written shows of all time for me. Along with The Wire, Deadwood, Breaking Bad and the first 4 seasons of the Game Of Thrones. I think Justified is another very well written show. Even though the first season is more formulaic. But the humor on that show is right up my alley. Black Sails has as many well written good to great characters as any show I can think of.
oh man so glad to see you two start this show and start this journey. this show is one of my absolute favourites and captain flint is one of my favourite characters of all time and toby stephens deserved so much more love and awards for this show. i cannot wait to see your discussions about it!
Literally my favorite show of all time hands down. I remember you guys saying you would never do it back in the day and being so sad. So insanely happy you’re actually doing this, you are going to love it. I’ll sub to your Patreon because of this show.
I literally screamed when this was recommended at the top of my youtube home page, so excited that you guys are reacting to my all time favorite show!!! I've wanted you to do it for years but I didn't think it would be popular enough for you guys to react to it!
One of the greatest shows of all time imo and its the greatest written show ive personally seen. Up there with Breaking Bad, etc. Im so damn excited to watch your guys journey to this absolute gem of a show ❤️
@LM Reactions - My god... You´re one of my favorite reaction channels out there.. But lately I haven´t been able of watching you much, simply because you´re not currently reacting to any shows Im particularly interested in.. But now all the sudden, I find you´re reacting to my favorite show of all time. That´s so cool 😊😊
I was catching up on your reactions to The Wire when I saw in my UA-cam notifications you had posted this. Stopped that video immediately to switch over to a new tab to watch this. I'm very excited. One of the best shows ever made, but almost nobody knows about it.
The first season is definitely much weaker than the rest. I stopped watching after it the first time I tried watching the show, the second time I was hooked after a few episodes into season 2. From then on it was fantastic, it’s one of those shows that just gets better and better.
OMG!!! This show is as epic as The Expanse (i was watching both almost at the same time) and it's criminal that no one's reacting to it these days. Thank you so much, lovely ladies!
IMO this is one of those shows that in 20 years will be remember along side with Mad Men the Wire, Breaking Bad, and the Sopranos as some of greatest dramas ever written. The character development in this show is phenomenal, and just one those shows where each season is better than the previous one.
I just gasped so hard I choked. No way yall are watching one of my all time favorite shows!! Its one of those that only gets better and better!! Im so excited to tune in for the nostalgia
I remember watching this show years ago and I couldn’t get past the first season, i stopped and forgot about it for years and then i just went back and forced myself to get past the few first episodes and guess what, it’s easily in my top 5 shows of all times, it’s just perfect and looking back at it now, the first season is great, slow at times but not as bad as I remember it.
Oh my GOD, I cannot believe the day is finally here, this show is so special and near and dear to me. It's gonna get intense, but I promise its worth it. Can't wait to re-experience it all with you
And so the journey begins…. Black sails is such a great show it’s a treat you’ve decided to do it because as you said it will be a constant runner up as it just doesn’t have the numbers some other shows do although it deserves it.
Oh my god... I am so incredibly happy you are starting this show, it is SO good. You always pay so much attention to shows you watch and notice all the subtext - this one will treat you well.
Some of these characters were actual pirates. Vane was particularly brutal. She show does a good job mixing in the Treasure Island story with actual people from the time.
I love that you're upfront and honest about how you feel about the show. Episode 3 makes it extremely hard to recommend, especially to women, but that is honestly the last time sexual violence is depicted. It's worth watching to S2E5 to really understand what makes us so proud of the show.
I am glad you guys are finally getting around to reacting to this. It makes it so you will have watched all my favorites. Breaking Bad, Mr Robot, this, and Expanse. Really looking forward to seeing your thoughts on it and am glad I get to watch your reactions again. I am confident you will love it once you get going on it. The writing, story, and character arcs in it are on par with Mr Robot (in my opinion). In Black Sails the first 4 episodes are just the rollercoaster slowly clicking up that first hill. After that it is all excitement and twists and turns.
After The Wire now its Black Sails...thats 2 of my top 3 favourite shows! You are in for one hell of the ride. People complain about season 1 being kind of slow(which I dont agree but each to its own), but no matter what please stick with it. Season 2 and 3 is peak story telling that rivals The Wire season 4. So stocked!
Lola and Milena, "Black Sails" was written to be a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel "Treasure Island." Black Sails is set roughly two decades before the events of "Treasure Island", during the Golden Age of Piracy. Of the characters we have met so far in episodes one and two, Captain Flint, John Silver, and Billy Bones are all based on the early lives of fictional characters well Captain Charles Vane, Jack Rackhame, and Anne Bonny were real life pirates during that time.
ooooh boy now this is what I've been waiting for. What a series. I don't think it starts as bad as some say it definitely tries to lure folk in with a bit too much sex and nudity which was an angle coming off the back of GoT popularity at the same time. But it builds and builds and just wow what a show. One of the best action drama's and trust me it sticks the landing unlike so many shows.
Crazy, I don't think I've been by since the arcane reaction, but I just got a notion to see who has done a Black Sails.. and I see this! For me Black Sails is the pentacle of TV, just amazing, will enjoy watching along again with you two
In case you don't know this, the show is the prequel to the book, "Treasure Island," written in 1883, by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's a fantastic show.
one of my favorite shows that's ever aired! the writing, acting, and production quality are all top tier, but unfortunately aired on Starz during the height of Game of Thrones popularity, so didnt get the recognition it deserved.
Omg I'm so glad you girls are doing Black Sails! I took a break from your channel after Vikings ended, but I'm so glad I have a new reaction series I can watch from my two favourites!
Congratulations, you've just watched the worst episode of Black Sails. The first season may be the smallest in scale, some see it as the weakest but it is subtly setting up so much for FANTASTIC pay off later, that it deserves equal praise with what comes later. Thank you for giving this gem a chance. Raise the black! - you're in for a hell of a ride! 😁
So happy for the executive decision! I have been waiting for you to watch this. You have a great story and characters ahead, this is a show that gets better every season
Great choice! This show was amazing. It had a strong start and a strong finish. It literally makes you want to be a pirate with your own spy glass and ship replica on the fireplace mantle. 😁
I'm so happy because this show is amazing and very few channels react to it! I haven't watched this channel in a while because most of the shows don't interest me, but now we have hxh and black sails!
After The Wire, you guys are watching a second show from my top 3 in Black Sails. Sweet, also the first time I tried watching I dropped it in like episode 5 or 6 and when I watched it next time I was like how the fuck did I drop this. Just wasn't the right time I suppose
My favorite show ever!! Game of Thrones was but those last few seasons..... Couple non spoiler things. The ship they are after, with the 5 million in gold, is worth today about 150 million...so it's a lot of money back then. The show mixes actually historical pirates (like Vane, Rackham, Anne Bonnie, etc) and characters from fiction like Flint, Silver and Billy So much more to say but I'll just say enjoy the ride!! I don't think S1 is slow but others do. So I'll say think of S1 (8 episodes) as setup for the next 3 seasons. This is going to be fun Edit : This show wont get great numbers on youtube, it sadly never does. But the loyal Black Sails fans will be here week after week with you
Such an underestimated gem....bit slow season 1, but wow does it just takeoff, so many great performances.....Jack Rackhamis one of my favorites and I can't explain why
One of the best, most underrated shows ever created. Stick with it until end of season 1 and I PROMISE you will be hooked. Season 1 is a little tough but as a whole, the series was masterfully written, scripted, shot…you name it. It’s utterly brilliant if you have the patience to pay attention and see it through.
I'm watching it for the first time now. I used to watch your channel when you were reviewing The 100 and loved your reviews. Then I started Black Sails and there is a particular episode that I am dying to see your reaction. You aren't there yet😂. I can't wait.
Easily the best live action show I've ever seen, despite the rocky start of season 1 with its executive meddling to compete with/copy game of thrones (mostly the gratuitous sexual content). You'll be pleased to know, no spoilers but the writers do get creative freedom in season 2 and it Absolutely shows. People really should warn people about the early s1 content more, but also i think people genuinely forget sometimes because of how beautifully the show transforms
Barry is a great show, and you should definitely watch it at some point. Black Sails is a different kind of great show, and without a doubt the best pirate show ever made. Even though the main characters are fictional, the depictions of the pirate world are very accurate and realistic. My one criticism is that the first season is a bit slow, because it spends so much time setting up the world. But then it really kicks into high gear. As a side note, it was written as an unofficial prequel to the book "Treasure Island", by Robert Louis Stevenson. I had read the book in grade school, but after finishing the show I had to pick up a copy the very next day and I read it over a weekend.
Lola and Milena, "Sons of Anarchy" is right up your alley and an amazing show. Don't listen to the nay sayers. It has a HUGE fan base out there and it will bring a lot of new viewers to the channel. Maybe you could agree to react to SE1 ( 7 seasons | 92 episodes ) and then decide if you will continue it or drop it. Give SofA a chance, you'll love it.
Oh glad to see you are starting a new show ! This looks interesting. If you are looking for another one I highly recommend Harlan Coben’s Shelter . Sadly it’s only one season but it’s ridiculously well written, has truly fascinating mysteries that will keep you guessing , really well done twists and the best part ? The characters . They are all such sweethearts you will love them . They are like the opposite of the Ushers . Each one of them is a wonderful person
The most piratey pirate show ever!! LOL!!! So many historical real pirates and one of the most famous fictional one ever! I did really love this show and it gets little attention! What a rollercoaster ride about to start!!!
If you guys love this then I suggest Percy Jackson and the Olympians, because it has the same showrunners as Black Sails. Percy is for kids while Black Sails is obviously for adults but you can definitely see the parallels between the two of them and the way the characters are written.
How in hell did you just watched my favourite show of all time ("The Wire") and now you start the show i just thought about watching (I just watched "Percy Jackson" from some of the same writers/show runners). Amazing! I'm really looking forward to this
Easily one of the best and definitely underrated shows in the past decade, everything from writing to the costume and set designs easily rivals the likes of Vikings/GoT ect but most importantly satisfyingly wraps a beautiful story full of some of the best written characters on tv period!
Easily destroys vivings and Got
@@BhBc8f8Well I was trying to be gentle not jabbing the soft side of those fandoms but you’re not wrong!
@@JinxMadness Black Sails was good until they added the gay shit, completely ruined show.
Amen to all of this. Amazing, clever, well conceived and written, incredibly acted show with great characters!
@@BhBc8f8 Sorry, but my bias for Ragnar Lothbrok's G.O.A.Ted status forces me to respectfully challenge your opinion, up to a certain point at least. I will say that Black Sails continuously gets better straight until the end and doesn't stop, whereas some might agree that Vikings drops abit in quality after a particular event.
"Gossip is what holds civilization together. It reinforces shame." If you know, you know.
In my opinion, the big thesis that this show explores is this: what is civilization, and what does it mean to survive under it for those that it marginalizes?
I'm really glad Milena is willing to give the show another chance. I know what she's talking about and I don't blame her for dropping it the first time (it's also my biggest criticism of the show). This show really is something special and I hope Lola and Milena end up enjoying it even half as much as I do.
what a total GEEK! get your money up instead .
No way they started this GEM of a show, this will be epic
Finally Black Sails getting more love, I already know they'll cry so much at the ending.
Some background information (no spoilers):
The show is set shortly after the War of Spanish Succession, fought between the British and Spanish Empires. The West Indies, mainly the Bahamas were a great focus, mainly due to the sugar plantations (slavery was at its peak).
Between the navies, there are the privateers and the pirates. Privateers are basically naval mercenaries hired by either empire against the other, they were contracted and received payment. Pirates are independent, and they usually raided the cargo ships, remember the area is very rich in sugar, but also lots of spices, metals and other resources. The europeans also took a lot of treasures, not just from here but from the South Americas too.
The pirates made Nassau their home, as it was basically free from the government of both empires. Historical records show the pirates wanted it to make it a haven and and a safe space for themselves.
The Urca de Lima was also real, it had unimaginable wealth even to this day, and it inspired a lot of fictional stories. Probably all the "pirate treasure" tales stem from this.
The show is founded on the historical setting, and mixes the real and fictional characters very well. You will meet many historical figures (pirates and others), and will see their actions, so even googling them can be spoilery! By the end of the show, it will set up "Treasure Island" very nicely.
~ Also, a lot of people say the first season is bad, but it's not! It's excellent.
Later season are even better, that is true.
It's great that you're finally going to watch this show. It's a great show! I remember watching it a couple of years ago, after Viking. Now I'm happy to rewatched it.
Here are some trivia facts:
A 'piece of eight' or "real de a ocho" was a Spanish silver coin and was one the most valuable international currency at the time.
The Urca de Lima was a real Spanish treasure ship.
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, was renowned as a main base of operations for pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Captain Flint is loosely inspired by the character of the same name from Robert Louis Stevenson's book 'Treasure Island'. Also some of the crew members (like 'the cook') are based on characters from that novel.
Captain Charles Vane, the pirate girl Anne Bonny, and the fancy dressed Jack Rackham, also known as Calico Jack, were real historical pirates. Calico Jack was the inspiration for the character Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Jack's jolly roger is also the most popularized pirate flag. Imo its what most people think of when they think of a pirate flag. I know i did and i didnt know it was his flag until i started looking up different pirates jolly rogers lol
Best executive decision ever 😄😍
EDIT: the show is complete, it wasn't cut short nor canceled. There aren't as many episodes as in other shows, but they are longer than the average. Also, quality over quantity ;)
EDIT 2: yes there are characters based on real ones, but Flint and Silver are 100% fictional. I would advice NOT to google who are and who aren't though, there is a high chance you'd get spoiled on show events.
Amen to this! One of the most amazing series ever conceived!
actually it was cut short. they intended to do 5 seasons but knew before shooting s4 that that would be the last one, so they still managed to wrapped it up satisfyingly
Love reactors who actually watch things they're interested in and not just what will get the most views. And now you're watching one of my favorite shows ever! You won't regret it, absolute masterpiece!!
The characters in this show are so well written and crafted.. definitely more character driven show.. production/soundtrack/acting are all cherries on top.
It certainly started that way. Like most well written shows, I feel like things unraveled a little near the end.
@@Subjectivity13 not at all. the first season is the weakest relatively due to executive meddling and GoT aspirational content. Seasons 2, 3 and 4 are Peak. The ending is brilliant if ur a real one who understands
@@rhaenatargaryen8061 Some character arcs wander off in random directions that end up going nowhere. Or maybe I'm not "real" enough, whatever that means.
@@Subjectivity13i can think of one character for which i might agree with you, though their development became more understandable when i remembered that the show was aiming to be a prequel to treasure island
Nah all four seasons are fantastic. I think the first season is the worst. And I like it a lot. Plenty of world building. I don't see how anyone can say the last two seasons fell off. That borderline insane to me.
Black Sails is one of the best written shows of all time for me. Along with The Wire, Deadwood, Breaking Bad and the first 4 seasons of the Game Of Thrones.
I think Justified is another very well written show. Even though the first season is more formulaic. But the humor on that show is right up my alley.
Black Sails has as many well written good to great characters as any show I can think of.
oh man so glad to see you two start this show and start this journey. this show is one of my absolute favourites and captain flint is one of my favourite characters of all time and toby stephens deserved so much more love and awards for this show. i cannot wait to see your discussions about it!
This show is up there with Game Of Thrones and Breaking Bad for me. Definitely top 5 all time without debate.
Most underrated under appreciated show of all time! Can’t wait to watch you girls react
Literally my favorite show of all time hands down. I remember you guys saying you would never do it back in the day and being so sad. So insanely happy you’re actually doing this, you are going to love it.
I’ll sub to your Patreon because of this show.
black sails is peak fucking television
I literally screamed when this was recommended at the top of my youtube home page, so excited that you guys are reacting to my all time favorite show!!! I've wanted you to do it for years but I didn't think it would be popular enough for you guys to react to it!
One of the greatest shows of all time imo and its the greatest written show ive personally seen. Up there with Breaking Bad, etc. Im so damn excited to watch your guys journey to this absolute gem of a show ❤️
This show is right up your guys alley. A truly underrated masterpiece. Can’t wait for this journey!
one of the greatest shows of all time, can't wait for you to watch this masterpiece!
YESSSSS THIS IS AMAZING, I ALWAYS WANTED YOU TWO TO CHECK BLACK SAILS OUT OMGGG I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES YOU REALLY DID OMGGGGG
Barry would've 100% won that poll lol. It's an amazing show. Glad to see you guys react to Black Sails. :)
Ah, Barry. I thought they said "Berry"
@LM Reactions - My god... You´re one of my favorite reaction channels out there.. But lately I haven´t been able of watching you much, simply because you´re not currently reacting to any shows Im particularly interested in.. But now all the sudden, I find you´re reacting to my favorite show of all time. That´s so cool 😊😊
We fought hard to get them on this 😊
Attack on Titan is better and i like black sails
@@mem5860 kind of random. Not talking about aot
@@mem5860 How is AoT related to any of this?
@@LuisSierra42 both are shows that people SEE, there is the relation
I was catching up on your reactions to The Wire when I saw in my UA-cam notifications you had posted this. Stopped that video immediately to switch over to a new tab to watch this. I'm very excited. One of the best shows ever made, but almost nobody knows about it.
An underrated masterpiece. Seriously, you're in for a treat.
The first season is definitely much weaker than the rest. I stopped watching after it the first time I tried watching the show, the second time I was hooked after a few episodes into season 2. From then on it was fantastic, it’s one of those shows that just gets better and better.
This! I just wrote something similar. I wasn't fully with it until almost half way to season 2 then it just took off and what a great ride...
I think it was too many characters intriduced too fast in season 1. And it takes until season 2 to get to know them and care about them.
OMG!!! This show is as epic as The Expanse (i was watching both almost at the same time) and it's criminal that no one's reacting to it these days. Thank you so much, lovely ladies!
I'm so glad you guys are reacting to Black Sails, I think you guys are gonna really enjoy this series
IMO this is one of those shows that in 20 years will be remember along side with Mad Men the Wire, Breaking Bad, and the Sopranos as some of greatest dramas ever written. The character development in this show is phenomenal, and just one those shows where each season is better than the previous one.
I just gasped so hard I choked. No way yall are watching one of my all time favorite shows!! Its one of those that only gets better and better!! Im so excited to tune in for the nostalgia
This show gets better and better as it goes. First season starts a little slow but hold on to your hats.
I remember watching this show years ago and I couldn’t get past the first season, i stopped and forgot about it for years and then i just went back and forced myself to get past the few first episodes and guess what, it’s easily in my top 5 shows of all times, it’s just perfect and looking back at it now, the first season is great, slow at times but not as bad as I remember it.
Yessss! Black Sails is amazing, one of the best shows ever written.
Oh my GOD, I cannot believe the day is finally here, this show is so special and near and dear to me. It's gonna get intense, but I promise its worth it. Can't wait to re-experience it all with you
And so the journey begins….
Black sails is such a great show it’s a treat you’ve decided to do it because as you said it will be a constant runner up as it just doesn’t have the numbers some other shows do although it deserves it.
I’ve never been this happy to you guys reacting to a show besides breaking bad!
Oh my god... I am so incredibly happy you are starting this show, it is SO good.
You always pay so much attention to shows you watch and notice all the subtext - this one will treat you well.
Some of these characters were actual pirates. Vane was particularly brutal. She show does a good job mixing in the Treasure Island story with actual people from the time.
You guys are in for such a treat - probably the best written tv show of all time and an incredibly important work of philosophy.
Damn, already 91 comments on a Black Sails reaction post. That's an impressive number for this show, no matter how big the reaction channel.
Such an underappreciated show. Anne Bonney is the best!
There are so many hidden quotes that are gems. And there is a speech in final 3 seasons that are on my all time favourite tv show’s speechs
I love that you're upfront and honest about how you feel about the show. Episode 3 makes it extremely hard to recommend, especially to women, but that is honestly the last time sexual violence is depicted. It's worth watching to S2E5 to really understand what makes us so proud of the show.
Basically Black Sails is the prequel to Muppet Treasure Island.
Yes, Muppet Treasure Island, not any of the other Treasure Islands, LOL!!!
😂😂😂
Only need to mention the best one, LOL.@@Skeezer66
I am glad you guys are finally getting around to reacting to this. It makes it so you will have watched all my favorites. Breaking Bad, Mr Robot, this, and Expanse. Really looking forward to seeing your thoughts on it and am glad I get to watch your reactions again. I am confident you will love it once you get going on it. The writing, story, and character arcs in it are on par with Mr Robot (in my opinion). In Black Sails the first 4 episodes are just the rollercoaster slowly clicking up that first hill. After that it is all excitement and twists and turns.
you have no idea how fast I clicked when I saw the title 🤣😁🤣
Literally one if not the best tv show of all time
After The Wire now its Black Sails...thats 2 of my top 3 favourite shows! You are in for one hell of the ride. People complain about season 1 being kind of slow(which I dont agree but each to its own), but no matter what please stick with it. Season 2 and 3 is peak story telling that rivals The Wire season 4. So stocked!
Lola and Milena, "Black Sails" was
written to be a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel "Treasure Island."
Black Sails is set roughly two decades before the events of "Treasure Island", during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Of the characters we have met so far in episodes one and two, Captain Flint, John Silver, and Billy Bones are all based on the early lives of fictional characters well Captain Charles Vane, Jack Rackhame, and Anne Bonny were real life pirates during that time.
This was an amazing show. The song is one of my alarm songs haha.
ooooh boy now this is what I've been waiting for. What a series. I don't think it starts as bad as some say it definitely tries to lure folk in with a bit too much sex and nudity which was an angle coming off the back of GoT popularity at the same time. But it builds and builds and just wow what a show. One of the best action drama's and trust me it sticks the landing unlike so many shows.
LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!! I’ve requested this for so long! I can’t believe it’s actually happening 🎉
WOW! The hype when I saw this on my homepage is real!
Flint is one of my all time favourites characters . He is just on another level 🖤
Crazy, I don't think I've been by since the arcane reaction, but I just got a notion to see who has done a Black Sails.. and I see this! For me Black Sails is the pentacle of TV, just amazing, will enjoy watching along again with you two
OH MY GOD YESSSSSS!!!!!!! FINALLY BLACK SAILS WITH YOU TWO!!!!! Most underrated series ever aaaaahhhh
In case you don't know this, the show is the prequel to the book, "Treasure Island," written in 1883, by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's a fantastic show.
What a nice surprise to see in my sub feed! Fantastic executive decision!
Billy had an impossible job this episode -- wrangling Flint. 😂
I'm always excited to see a new reaction to my favorite show of all time.
one of my favorite shows that's ever aired! the writing, acting, and production quality are all top tier, but unfortunately aired on Starz during the height of Game of Thrones popularity, so didnt get the recognition it deserved.
Omg I'm so glad you girls are doing Black Sails! I took a break from your channel after Vikings ended, but I'm so glad I have a new reaction series I can watch from my two favourites!
I’ve never hit play faster in my life. IT IS TIME
The girls have the best taste! Great choice
This is an outstanding show youll love it. Very underrated
Omg , yes! Love this show . It’s my 1st back since The Expanse ended . Looking forward to watching this with you two 😊
Congratulations, you've just watched the worst episode of Black Sails. The first season may be the smallest in scale, some see it as the weakest but it is subtly setting up so much for FANTASTIC pay off later, that it deserves equal praise with what comes later. Thank you for giving this gem a chance. Raise the black! - you're in for a hell of a ride! 😁
So happy for the executive decision! I have been waiting for you to watch this. You have a great story and characters ahead, this is a show that gets better every season
I'm so so happy you are watching Black sails!
One of the best shows ever made
the first 2 seasons are so well written, this show is great
Yeah, and the last 2 seasons are even better than the first 2!!!!
One of the most underrated show
Great choice! This show was amazing. It had a strong start and a strong finish. It literally makes you want to be a pirate with your own spy glass and ship replica on the fireplace mantle. 😁
I'm so happy because this show is amazing and very few channels react to it! I haven't watched this channel in a while because most of the shows don't interest me, but now we have hxh and black sails!
❤ love this show!! So glad you found it. I'll be here for the whole ride, buckle up😃
Barry would of definitely won the poll. Happy to see this one.
After The Wire, you guys are watching a second show from my top 3 in Black Sails. Sweet, also the first time I tried watching I dropped it in like episode 5 or 6 and when I watched it next time I was like how the fuck did I drop this. Just wasn't the right time I suppose
Aw hell yeah, this series is amazing, top 5 of all time imo
My favorite show ever!! Game of Thrones was but those last few seasons.....
Couple non spoiler things. The ship they are after, with the 5 million in gold, is worth today about 150 million...so it's a lot of money back then. The show mixes actually historical pirates (like Vane, Rackham, Anne Bonnie, etc) and characters from fiction like Flint, Silver and Billy
So much more to say but I'll just say enjoy the ride!! I don't think S1 is slow but others do. So I'll say think of S1 (8 episodes) as setup for the next 3 seasons. This is going to be fun
Edit : This show wont get great numbers on youtube, it sadly never does. But the loyal Black Sails fans will be here week after week with you
Such an underestimated gem....bit slow season 1, but wow does it just takeoff, so many great performances.....Jack Rackhamis one of my favorites and I can't explain why
One of the best, most underrated shows ever created. Stick with it until end of season 1 and I PROMISE you will be hooked. Season 1 is a little tough but as a whole, the series was masterfully written, scripted, shot…you name it. It’s utterly brilliant if you have the patience to pay attention and see it through.
Whaaaaat? This is one of My favorite shows! I really hope You like it
perfect follow to The Wire, this too is one of the best shows created. Cheers!
Ah yes, the prequel to "Treasure Island" one of my favorite books till today!
One of my absolute favorite shows of all time. INCREDIBLE writing and acting.
holy shit, it's amazing that you're watching this show, I even forgot about it myself, enjoy it!
I'm watching it for the first time now. I used to watch your channel when you were reviewing The 100 and loved your reviews. Then I started Black Sails and there is a particular episode that I am dying to see your reaction. You aren't there yet😂. I can't wait.
One of my favourite series
its ok us firefly fans are used to waiting..
Yesyesyes, this is one of my fave shows of all time, can’t wait to watch it again thru you guys! 😍👏
Omggg finally you react to one of my favorite shows ever!!! ❤
Did not expect this show, very hyped
Easily the best live action show I've ever seen, despite the rocky start of season 1 with its executive meddling to compete with/copy game of thrones (mostly the gratuitous sexual content). You'll be pleased to know, no spoilers but the writers do get creative freedom in season 2 and it Absolutely shows.
People really should warn people about the early s1 content more, but also i think people genuinely forget sometimes because of how beautifully the show transforms
Barry is a great show, and you should definitely watch it at some point. Black Sails is a different kind of great show, and without a doubt the best pirate show ever made. Even though the main characters are fictional, the depictions of the pirate world are very accurate and realistic. My one criticism is that the first season is a bit slow, because it spends so much time setting up the world. But then it really kicks into high gear.
As a side note, it was written as an unofficial prequel to the book "Treasure Island", by Robert Louis Stevenson. I had read the book in grade school, but after finishing the show I had to pick up a copy the very next day and I read it over a weekend.
Finally, finally, finally, one of theeeee best shows
Lola and Milena, "Sons of Anarchy" is right up your alley and an amazing show.
Don't listen to the nay sayers.
It has a HUGE fan base out there and it will bring a lot of new viewers to the channel.
Maybe you could agree to react to SE1 ( 7 seasons | 92 episodes ) and then decide if you will continue it or drop it.
Give SofA a chance, you'll love it.
VIEWING NUMBERS FOR THE PILOT:
Nikki & Steven Reacts
126 K
SiTHFuRioN
130 K
Jimmy Macram
53 K
Married To Film
52 K
It only lost because just too little people know this masterpiece of a show. Game of Thrones with pirates! Enjoy!
So happily surprised to find out you are watching Black Sails!
OH MY GOD ???? ITS HAPPENING?? ITS HAPPENING!!!!
Oh glad to see you are starting a new show ! This looks interesting. If you are looking for another one I highly recommend Harlan Coben’s Shelter . Sadly it’s only one season but it’s ridiculously well written, has truly fascinating mysteries that will keep you guessing , really well done twists and the best part ? The characters . They are all such sweethearts you will love them . They are like the opposite of the Ushers . Each one of them is a wonderful person
You guys are in for a treat with this show
The most piratey pirate show ever!! LOL!!! So many historical real pirates and one of the most famous fictional one ever! I did really love this show and it gets little attention! What a rollercoaster ride about to start!!!
If you guys love this then I suggest Percy Jackson and the Olympians, because it has the same showrunners as Black Sails. Percy is for kids while Black Sails is obviously for adults but you can definitely see the parallels between the two of them and the way the characters are written.
How in hell did you just watched my favourite show of all time ("The Wire") and now you start the show i just thought about watching (I just watched "Percy Jackson" from some of the same writers/show runners).
Amazing! I'm really looking forward to this