Black Sails Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2014 · STARZ · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Black Sails
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Black Sails have?
Black Sails has 4 seasons and 38 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 25, 2014 to April 2, 2017.
Is Black Sails renewed, ended, or canceled?
Black Sails has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Black Sails?
It takes 37h 21m (2241 minutes) to watch the complete run of Black Sails. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 19 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 37.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 19 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Black Sails?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 7 ("VII."), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.3/10 based on 31 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Black Sails?
Black Sails is available for streaming on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Spectrum On Demand, Starz Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Black Sails?
Black Sails has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Black Sails?
The primary ensemble cast includes Toby Stephens as Captain James Flint (age 57), Luke Arnold as John Silver (age 42), Hannah New as Eleanor Guthrie (age 42), Jessica Parker Kennedy as Max (age 41).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Stephens | Captain James Flint | 57 |
| Luke Arnold | John Silver | 42 |
| Hannah New | Eleanor Guthrie | 42 |
| Jessica Parker Kennedy | Max | 41 |
| Toby Schmitz | Jack Rackham | 49 |
| Tom Hopper | William "Billy Bones" Manderly | 41 |
| Clara Paget | Anne Bonny | 38 |
| Zach McGowan | Captain Charles Vane | 46 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Black Sails are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.