John Silver doesn't necessarily have a mysterious past. He's simply a survivor. He lies, cheats, steals and hustles to get ahead in life. His past is irrelevant.
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The show sort of functions as a prequel for Treasure Island, the Robert Louis Stevenson novel which introduced many of the tropes which we associate with pirates today (buried treasure, mysterious islands, peg legs, etc). The characters of Flint, John Silver, and Billy Bones, are all major characters from Treasure Island.
The show also includes a number of real historical figures: Jack Rackham, Charles Vane, Anne Bonney, Benjamin Hornigold, Israel Hands, Ned Low, Blackbeard and Woodes Rogers were all real people who were active during this period in the Caribbean. But the story of Black Sails diverges from the real story of their lives.
The show sort of functions as a prequel for Treasure Island, the Robert Louis Stevenson novel which introduced many of the tropes which we associate with pirates today (buried treasure, mysterious islands, peg legs, etc). The characters of Flint, John Silver, and Billy Bones, are all major characters from Treasure Island.
The show also includes a number of real historical figures: Jack Rackham, Charles Vane, Anne Bonney, Benjamin Hornigold, Israel Hands, Ned Low, Blackbeard and Woodes Rogers were all real people who were active during this period in the Caribbean. But the story of Black Sails diverges from the real story of their lives.
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- How many seasons does Black Sails have?4 seasons
- How many episodes does Black Sails have?38 episodes
- When did Black Sails premiere?January 25, 2014
- When did Black Sails end?April 2, 2017
- How long are episodes of Black Sails?1 hour
- What is the IMDb rating of Black Sails?8.2 out of 10
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- What is the plot of Black Sails?Captain Flint and his pirates hunt treasure and fight for the survival of New Providence Island.
- Who are the characters in Black Sails?Captain Flint, Billy Bones, Ben Gunn, Adams, Admiral Hennessey, Alfred Hamilton, Anne Bonny, Baymen Lieutenant, Captain Benjamin Hornigold, Captain Bryson, and others
- What is the Black Sails theme song?"Black Sails Theme and Variations" by Bear McCreary, "Black Sails Main Title" by Bear McCreary, and "Theme from Black Sails" by Bear McCreary
- What genre is Black Sails?Action, Adventure, and Drama
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