Synopsis
The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.
Episodes
Season 11
Hoist the Black FlagThe War of the Spanish Succession ends, leaving thousands of Caribbean privateers unemployed. The wreck of a treasure fleet creates new opportunities.43m2
The Pirate RepublicTensions rise between Benjamin Hornigold and Henry Jennings. Their rivalry takes a new direction when Hornigold declares Nassau a pirate republic.42m3
The Price of LoyaltyHornigold's crew deposes him for his refusal to attack English ships, but Edward Thatch remains loyal. Pirate raids on British slavers provoke outrage.44m4
The Empire Strikes BackEnglish authorities tap Woodes Rogers to put a stop to pirate attacks. Black Sam Bellamy suffers a cruel fate at the height of his success.42m5
Deal or No DealRogers' campaign begins with the offer of a pardon, which Hornigold and Jennings accept. But not all Nassau pirates agree. Thatch adopts a new image.44m6
Dead or AliveNassau comes under the control of Rogers, and the era of the pirate kingdom comes to a bloody close.44m
Hoist the Black FlagThe War of the Spanish Succession ends, leaving thousands of Caribbean privateers unemployed. The wreck of a treasure fleet creates new opportunities.43m2The Pirate RepublicTensions rise between Benjamin Hornigold and Henry Jennings. Their rivalry takes a new direction when Hornigold declares Nassau a pirate republic.42m3The Price of LoyaltyHornigold's crew deposes him for his refusal to attack English ships, but Edward Thatch remains loyal. Pirate raids on British slavers provoke outrage.44m4The Empire Strikes BackEnglish authorities tap Woodes Rogers to put a stop to pirate attacks. Black Sam Bellamy suffers a cruel fate at the height of his success.42m5Deal or No DealRogers' campaign begins with the offer of a pardon, which Hornigold and Jennings accept. But not all Nassau pirates agree. Thatch adopts a new image.44m6Dead or AliveNassau comes under the control of Rogers, and the era of the pirate kingdom comes to a bloody close.44mCast
Thomas PadleyCharles Vane
