Zorral Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 First "official" review (meaning only the first one I've seen, probably -- surely today there are others): New York magazine. It is fairly safe to interpret the review as "writer didn't like it", surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 First "official" review (meaning only the first one I've seen, probably -- surely today there are others): New York magazine. It is fairly safe to interpret the review as "writer didn't like it", surely? Sepinwall wasn't a massive fan either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarGalley Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Sepinwall wasn't a massive fan either. "Black Sails" fits the Starz brand of intensely violent and sexual(*) period pieces with impressive production design and costuming. Like most of those shows, though, it's all flash and no substance, and the flash fades pretty quickly, no doubt right around the point the production accountant realized just how much it costs to film extended sequences with ships in water. That sounds about right. But really, was anyone expecting anything more? It was your standard B-fare entertainment which is pretty much what I thought it would be going in. Anyway, it's still just one episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The reviewers got 4 eps in their screeners. The New York Mag writer said he couldn't garner the energy to finish watching the fourth one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Sorry to read via Sepinwall that Crossbones got postponed in favor of Hannibal, which I don't watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I was entertained enough. I'm willing to keep it going a little while longer...though the John Silver character was a downer, and the girl running daddy's business was all over the map in terms of what they want to do with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I will give it another chance or two. If we are comparing to Spartacus, remember that that one had a god awful pilot, but it steadily got better. Also, surprisingly low amount of gore for a Neil Marshall episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Second episode was already a major improvement. Hannah News character was being used much better than in the first one. And Toby Stephens as Captain Flint is freaking awesome. Especially in the way he brought that Odyssey speech. Let's hope that the episodes will keep improving the way they did from 1 to 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talleyrand Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Why does Rackham have a posh accent? And can we not do away with whoever it is playing Vane and replace him with Finch from the Office? He was good enough as Vane in Black Flag and it might give this show something other than Toby Stephens that worth watching other than the fanservice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UVA Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Why does Rackham have a posh accent? And can we not do away with whoever it is playing Vane and replace him with Finch from the Office? He was good enough as Vane in Black Flag and it might give this show something other than Toby Stephens that worth watching other than the fanservice Because for the show runners a posh accent makes him appear to be more clever? Yea, I didn't understand that feature. And what's with his hair and sideburns? My big issue is that I can't stand this guy Luke Arnold who plays John Silver. Is he supposed to be funny? As for Toby Stephens, much like his mother who is the best thing about Downton Abbey, he makes Black Sails watchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Episode 2 was a major, major improvement. In fact, I'm pretty sure Episode 1 shouldn't have been shown without Episode 2 because the first episode made it look like it was going to drag out the page story. Max and Eleanor's "romance" didn't last long either. (It's amazing how two painfully bad actors make their scenes together exponentially worse) The fact they didn't is the only reason I'm tuning in for episode 3#. As for Calico Jack having a posh accent, maybe it's just an air he puts on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sToNED_CAT Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well, I'm not sure this op was so major improvement, I consider them both to be equal. Not bad though, because I rated first one higher than most people here it seems. First one had better action, like that fight at the end and the whole scheming. I agree that the females, especially the blonde were better in this op. But I believe the whole missing page mystery was resolved too soon. It could have lasted few more eopisodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The second episode really added some layers...I get the sense they'll not be going for quite the level of camp that Spartacus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't care for the missing page story because I'm watching a story about pirates because, well, I want to see them flich and sack. Stand up me'hearties yo ho. More ship attacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Because for the show runners a posh accent makes him appear to be more clever? Yea, I didn't understand that feature. And what's with his hair and sideburns? My big issue is that I can't stand this guy Luke Arnold who plays John Silver. Is he supposed to be funny? As for Toby Stephens, much like his mother who is the best thing about Downton Abbey, he makes Black Sails watchable. :stunned: :o Holy Fucking shit Dame Maggie Smith is Toby Stephens mother? Well, that explains why he's such a great actor. Like I said before, it really bothers me that this guy isn't more famous. He's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sToNED_CAT Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I don't care for the missing page story because I'm watching a story about pirates because, well, I want to see them flich and sack. Stand up me'hearties yo ho. More ship attacks! Don't hold your breath. Considering the budget restrictions you're not very likely to see a lot of ship attacks, at least well made ship attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Don't hold your breath. Considering the budget restrictions you're not very likely to see a lot of ship attacks, at least well made ship attacks. Yeah, that's problematic. It's hard to get into a pirate series without much, well, piracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Is it too much to ask for a pirate show that actually takes place on the water? I hear it only gets worse too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'll hold up hope it works itself out. Commuters and all.Though if the general story continues to improve, well then that's okay too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrddin Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 As for Toby Stephens, much like his mother who is the best thing about Downton Abbey, he makes Black Sails watchable. Mind. Blown. How did I not know he is Maggie's son? Now that I know it, the family resemblance is impossible to ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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