Dive into the Golden Age of Piracy
Summary
– Zach McGowan, recognized from *The Walking Dead*, stars in the historical series *Black Sails*, now available on Netflix.
– *Black Sails* serves as a prequel to the classic novel *Treasure Island*, set two decades before its events.
– Originally aired on Starz, the series portrays the intense conflicts between pirates and the British government during the golden age of piracy.
Zach McGowan, known for his versatile roles in series like *Shameless* and *The 100*, dives into the world of piracy in *Black Sails*. This action-adventure series, which initially premiered on Starz, now captivates audiences on Netflix. As a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s *Treasure Island*, *Black Sails* is set during the golden age of piracy and features a blend of historical and fictional characters navigating treacherous waters in search of treasure.
The series, created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, offers a gritty portrayal of pirate life, focusing on the notorious pirate Charles Vane, played by McGowan. Alongside him, notable characters from history and fiction, such as William “Billy Bones” Manderly, Captain Flint, Anne Bonny, and Blackbeard, make the dangerous quest for freedom and fortune even more thrilling.
