10 Episodes
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Captain Flint, a formidable pirate captain, fights to establish a free pirate republic in Nassau, while his cunning quartermaster, Long John Silver, navigates shifting loyalties to protect his people. Eleanor Guthrie, now allied with British Governor Woodes Rogers, works to bring order to the island, clashing with the pirates. The season centers on the intense struggle for control of Nassau and the legendary Urca treasure.
Alliances constantly shift as Flint and Silver's partnership is tested. Governor Rogers brutally executes Blackbeard, a legendary pirate, marking his ruthless intent. Flint makes a shocking decision, surrendering himself as a hostage, but Silver later betrays Billy Bones, a former ally, to secure his own position. The conflict escalates as Eleanor Guthrie is killed by a Spanish soldier during Nassau's fall. Flint then betrays Silver, absconding with the treasure, leading to a final confrontation with Rogers.
Ultimately, Flint and Silver defeat Rogers, but Silver sends Flint to reunite with Thomas Hamilton, offering him a peaceful end. Nassau is left under new leadership, and Silver rises as a powerful figure.
Season 4 of Black Sails covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:
Season 4, Episode 1: XXIX. - Flint's fleet is ambushed, leaving them scattered and vulnerable. Silver is presumed dead after a harrowing escape from a sinking ship. Teach and Rackham seek vengeance for Vane's death. Eleanor adjusts to her new role in Nassau, while Rogers faces mounting debts. The episode concludes with Silver washing ashore, encountering a devoted follower.
Season 4, Episode 2: XXX. - Flint and Billy clash over strategy after seizing a plantation, leading to a violent confrontation that fractures their alliance. Eleanor schemes to secure funds from her grandfather, while Blackbeard plots revenge on her. Silver, captured, allies with Israel Hands. The episode concludes with Max facing the consequences of her divided loyalties.
Season 4, Episode 3: XXXI. - Berringer accuses Max of treason, while Flint and Silver rally support in Nassau. Blackbeard is brutally executed by Rogers. Billy Bones arrives, saving the rebels. Hand kills Berringer. Rackham surrenders to save Anne, but witnesses the horrific execution. Rogers' ruthlessness is on full display, marking a dark turn for the governor.
Season 4, Episode 4: XXXII. - Following the recapture of Nassau, tensions rise as Silver questions Billy's motives. Eleanor proposes a deal: the Urca treasure for safe passage off the island, which Flint accepts, surrendering himself as a hostage. Meanwhile, Jack and Anne are captured, and Anne bravely kills multiple British sailors to free their crew. The episode concludes with Flint's shocking decision, sowing discord between him and Silver.
Season 4, Episode 5: XXXIII. - Silver, swayed by Madi, betrays Billy Bones, leading to his capture. Eleanor's deal with Flint crumbles as Governor Rogers, seeking Spanish support, ignores her. Rogers appeals to the Spanish to unite against the pirates. Max spies a fleet of Spanish warships on the horizon. Jack Rackham returns to warn Flint that Rogers will not honor the deal.
Season 4, Episode 6: XXXIV. - Nassau falls to the Spanish, invited by Rogers. Silver delivers Billy Bones to the freed slaves to maintain peace. Eleanor Guthrie is killed by a Spanish soldier. Rogers discovers her body. Max convinces Jack to seek aid from Eleanor's grandfather in Philadelphia.
Season 4, Episode 7: XXXV. - Following Nassau's fall, Max navigates the aftermath. Flint and Silver are impacted by news from the outside, while Eleanor's death deeply affects Rogers, who learns she was pregnant. Billy Bones betrays Flint and Silver by revealing Madi is alive and a prisoner of Rogers. Jack and Max seek support from Eleanor's grandmother, who demands Jack must kill Flint. The episode concludes with shifting alliances and betrayals.
Season 4, Episode 8: XXXVI. - Flint and Silver's alliance fractures as a rescue plan for Madi divides them. Silver reveals the cache to save Madi, leading Woodes Rogers to Skeleton Island. Flint betrays Silver, absconding with the treasure. Silver, in turn, orders Flint's assassination, ending their partnership.
Season 4, Episode 9: XXXVII. - Flint and Silver clash on Skeleton Island as Silver hunts Flint for the treasure. Flashbacks reveal Flint teaching Silver sword fighting. Rogers betrays the pirates, leading to a brutal ambush on the Walrus, resulting in multiple deaths, including Mr. DeGroot. Madi refuses Rogers' offer. The episode concludes with Flint, Silver, and Hands reunited against Rogers.
Season 4, Episode 10: XXXVIII. - Flint and Silver defeat Rogers, but Silver betrays Flint, sending him to reunite with Thomas Hamilton. Billy Bones is marooned on Skeleton Island. Rackham confronts Rogers, ensuring his historical humiliation. Nassau is forever changed with Max and Featherstone in charge. The episode concludes with Flint's reunion with Thomas, offering him a peaceful end to his pirate life.
