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description Black Sails Overview

Black Sails is an American television series set on New Providence Island, exploring the creation of a pirate republic. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s *Treasure Island*, it features historical figures and events alongside fictionalized narratives. The show was produced by Starz with executive producers including Jonathan E. Steinberg and Michael Bay.

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United States

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Is Black Sails a prequel to Treasure Island?

Yes. Black Sails is written as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, with fictional characters such as Captain Flint and John Silver placed alongside historical pirates.

How many seasons of Black Sails are there?

Black Sails ran for 4 seasons on Starz from 2014 to 2017. The full series has 38 episodes.

Which real pirates appear in Black Sails?

The show includes dramatized versions of pirates such as Charles Vane, Anne Bonny, Jack Rackham, Benjamin Hornigold, and Blackbeard. It mixes real pirate history with fictional Treasure Island backstory.

Who produced Black Sails?

Black Sails was created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, with Michael Bay among its executive producers. The show was produced for Starz and filmed largely in South Africa.

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