Our Flag Means Death starring Rhys Darby is canceled after two-season run on Max
The series Our Flag Means Death has been canceled after a two-season run on Max.
Set in the year 1717, creator David Jenkins’ show revolved around a fictional pirate named Stede Bonnet, played by Rhys Darby, who was captain of a ship called Revenge.
In the series’ storyline, Stede crossed paths with Captain Blackbeard, played by Taika Waititi, and the two began an unlikely romantic relationship.
The series also featured Samson Kayo, Leslie Jones, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Nathan Foad, Samba Schutte, Con O’Neill, Vico Ortiz, Kristian Nairn and David Fane.
The first two seasons of the series will remain available to viewers via the streaming service, Deadline reported.
The action-adventure series Our Flag Means Death, starring Rhys Darby and Samson Kayo, was canceled after a two-season run on Max
A representative for the streaming service said in a statement: “While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyful, hilarious and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy and the entire fantastic cast and crew brought to life.
“We also thank the dedicated fans who have embraced these stories and built a beautiful, inclusive community around the show.”
Jenkins took to Instagram on Tuesday to comment on the latest development, saying he had “good news and bad news.”
The good news, Jenkins said, was that we spent two seasons “in a bizarre, beautifully rendered world, populated by some of the greatest actors and creatives working there.”
He said that “the second season was made possible by the enthusiasm of one of the most lovable fan communities in the history of this medium” as the supportive voices of fans “made a difference.”
The bad news was that the show “will not return for a third season,” Jenkins said.
He added, “We sailed at the pleasure of the fine people of Max, and it brought them no joy to see this voyage come to an untimely end.”
Jenkins said he was “very sad” that he “will no longer set foot at the Revenge with my friends, some of whom have become close with their families.
Creator David Jenkins’ show revolved around a fictional pirate named Stede Bonnet, played by Darby, who was captain of a ship called Revenge.
Kayo played the role of Oluwande, while Nathan Foad played Lucius in the pirate-driven series
Show creator David Jenkins took to Instagram on Tuesday to comment on the latest development, saying he had “good news and bad news.”
“But I couldn’t be more grateful that I got to captain the damn thing in the first place.”
He concluded by saying: ‘Our flag means us. Loving each other, doing weird and wonderful things, and talking about it… as a team.”
During its two seasons, the series was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New TV Series; and a Peabody Award in the entertainment category.