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Black Sails: Season 4

10 episodes Premiered Jan 29, 2017
Previously on Black Sails

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Black Sails Season 3.
  • Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

XXIX.

Jan 29, 2017

The invasion of Nassau results in catastrophe, while Teach and Rackham look to avenge the death of Charles Vane and Eleanor gets acclimated to her new role.

S4·E2 Core

XXX.

Feb 5, 2017

Flint gives in to Billy's authority. Eleanor has a plan for Rogers. Silver turns to an unlikely source for help. Max is put on notice.

S4·E3 Core

XXXI.

Feb 12, 2017

Max has a run-in with the law. Rogers reckons with the past. Flint and Madi come to an understanding.

S4·E4 Core

XXXII.

Feb 19, 2017

Violence engulfs Nassau. Silver demands answers from Billy. Eleanor comes to Max's aid. Bonny and Rackham endure hell.

S4·E5 Core

XXXIII.

Feb 26, 2017

Silver takes Flint's life in his hands. Billy drives a wedge. Eleanor risks everything. Rogers makes a stunning appeal.

S4·E6 Core

XXXIV.

Mar 5, 2017

Nassau is delivered. Silver makes a painful amends. Madi and Flint are separated. Rogers searches for Eleanor.

S4·E7 Core

XXXV.

Mar 12, 2017

Flint urges caution on an angry Silver. Max leads Rackham and Bonny up river. Billy locates a survivor. Rogers learns the truth.

S4·E8 Core

XXXVI.

Mar 19, 2017

A rescue plan threatens to divide Flint and Silver. The true price of freedom becomes apparent to Max. Rackham seeks his prey. The Walrus enters uncharted territory.

S4·E9 Mytharc

XXXVII.

Mar 26, 2017

Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island. Madi receives an offer. Billy casts his lot.

S4·E10 Mytharc

XXXVIII.

Apr 2, 2017

Flint makes a final push to topple England. Silver seals his fate. Rackham confronts Rogers. Nassau is changed forever.