Michael
08/03/14 at 02:17pm
I didn't really like this show at first, but then it sort of grew on me, and I found myself looking forward to new episodes each week. I seriously doubt that the series will be renewed for a second season, although I would love to see it come back.
alex
08/02/14 at 11:30pm
I love the show. I think Malkovich was great at this role. He made the show. However I did not care for the kid that played Tim, him and his huge buttchin were awful. I do wish they were bringing it back for a second season but I am glad that they actually aired all the episodes.
Marco55
07/30/14 at 06:04pm
I actually like this a little bit but Black Sails is much better.I couldn't get past the bald Blackbeard.They could do so much better with shows but don't seem to even try.The premium channels and even basic cable are producing much better shows.
JDintheOC
07/28/14 at 12:02pm
Michael - What's the point of a show being called Blackbeard if there was only one actual Blackbeard and this guy's not it? That would be like naming a show Cleopatra who was really a handmaiden with big aspirations of being Queen Of Eqypt. It's clearly indicated at the top of this page: In 1715, the notorious pirate Edward Teach - otherwise known as Blackbeard........
Michael
07/27/14 at 08:32pm
For what it's worth I understand this show is a slow moving show, but to say Malkovich did not make a convincing Blackbeard is incorrect. This isn't the sea dwelling murderous Blackbeard, this is the equivalent of a reverent war vet with PTSD. This is a reverent Blackbeard, and Malkovich delivers it beautifully. I am sorry to see it go but glad it will actually get it's end.
Nina
07/26/14 at 10:49am
It will run its course next Saturday with the 2-hour series finale; it's been cancelled. I only expected 1 season so I'm not upset.
JDintheOC
07/11/14 at 01:59pm
According to historical drawings and documents, Blackbeard was called that for one reason. He had a long black beard and he would twist it at the ends, then attach fuses into the twists and light the fuses,scaring the bejesus out of those he came into conflict with. He did not sport a Van Dyke. And there is no evidence he was bald.
cmahone
07/08/14 at 10:57am
People saying Malkovich is no Blackbeard obviously no nothing of history.. all the historians say it is a true depiction of him & his Island.. but since the kids of today neeed something shiny to watch & someone to get stabbed shot or blown up every 10 minutes, no doubt this will not appeal to you. Blackbeard rulled by fear not the sword...
Kingcabo
07/07/14 at 04:29pm
Had I been interested in watching people running around playing with swords, NOT fighting on pirate ships dealing death by cannon, swashbuckling, privateering, etc. I would have watched Revolution.
Matt
06/28/14 at 07:34pm
I really wanted to like this show, but I don't. Malkovich is a great actor but he is no Blackbeard.