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Netflix Is Hiding an Incredible Pirate Series, and Nobody Told Me
MovieWebStory by Rachel Johnson
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Netflix's hidden gem 'Black Sails' brings the golden age of piracy to life with high-stakes drama and swashbuckling action.
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- Showrunner Jonathan Steinberg drew inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' to craft this gritty, character-driven prequel series.
- Critics are raving about the show's cinematic production values, with Toby Stephens' captivating performance as the complex antihero Captain Flint.
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Jonathan Steinberg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Toby Stephens, Netflix, 'Black Sails'