Black Sails Season 3 Episode 4 'XXII.' REACTION!!

[@NikkiStevenReact]

Told y'all we'd get to 2x a week... here we go!!! Check out our full watch-a-long reactions to Black Sails here: bit.ly/2Y0TfFP

[@Foksuh]

I'm not sure if its flawless but it's pretty damn close and absolute gold from start to finish. Anyone who wants to write characters and stories should study this masterclass show.

[@TomTomson81]

Small Information: This outbreak manover with the burning ship really existed. Vane also escaped the English. Blackbeard, however, was not there. Vane and blackbeard are said to have been friends. Another thing you seem to have forgotten. Elenor's father was murdered. He was murdered when the two finally got closer. Best point of the father daughter relationship. Who do you think Elenor blames? This probably answers the question of why she is so fixated on Charles. Before Elenor was captured, she wanted to get her hands on Charles for it.

[@barbararommy]

Yieiiiiii! Great! I’m so glad you’re reacting to this show!! This is one of the best shows ever! And totally underrated! Love from Chile 🇨🇱

[@alicethompson1385]

Just letting you know one of the fans I know sent the whole 3 characters Anne, jack & vane a fuck you jack cap to the actors & they absolutely loved their gift

[@PeaceLoveMusic75]

YES !!!!! THANK YOU!!!! So excited to see this drop today. I love the maroon island Mr Scott part of the story…. BRILLIANT. Love that.

[@Venom_3386]

I adore how into the show you guys are. This was one of my “lockdown shows” from last year and ever since, I’ve been telling anyone who cares to listen, “you gotta check out Black Sails!!!”

[@jays4402]

Same this was my lockdown show from last year. Now I'm rewatching it along with N&S given we are in lockdown again lol

[@ericsantucci6934]

Fun fact. That fire ship thing that Vane did actually happened in real life, by the way. A lot of stuff on the show is fictionalized or loosely based on real events, but Vane is a real person and that fire ship plan to break the blockade really happened. It's one of the most historically accurate things that happened on this show.

[@6Rock6God6]

Rackham, Anne, Rogers, Hornigold were all real too. And teach of course

[@ericsantucci6934]

@@6Rock6God6 Yep

[@JarinCOD]

That's cool.

[@barbararommy]

I read "fun fact" instantly thought: Sheldon

[@Nemishysteria]

When Charles replies "Fuck you Jack" he actually means "I love you". The actor said this is what he had in mind when he played it and I just ❤️ Those boys !!!

[@gemelwalters2942]

not to take away from the actor but that's what it was written to imply. That's a response befitting his character, and the writers ensured we understood this over the past two seasons.

[@Nemishysteria]

I had a feeling they intended for it as well but I couldn't remember so I just stuck with what I know the actor has said, but yes, it fits perfectly with his character. I wish we could have seen more of them being friends, they spend most of season 1 and 2 working against each other

[@cfmontolio]

That day, he was amazed to discover that when he was saying "Fuck you Jack," what he meant was "I love you."

[@charleyMD17]

Flint is definitely one of the best characters of all time. He's so well written and performed. You can't give enough love to the writers. I loved the reveal with Mr. Scott and how it brings his 2 worlds together.

[@Mikkamel]

This show does such a flawless job with Silver's charisma. First they use it for comedy, and it is fun watching him trying to juggle his many lies and getting people on his side for various schemes. And now that they are in a life or death situation, of course it has to be Silver who does the talking on their behalf. It's impressive that they used perhaps the most comical part of the show to set up such a tense and dramatic situation.

[@nelmuppet]

You are so right about how this one episode completely elevates Mr Scott's character - in many ways, he's as pivotal to the progression of this entire story as any of the leads. He has a fundamental part that we never knew about. At first I struggled with the idea that he's so important and yet, we never got to see his importance - but then I thought about how it so works with his storyline. We don't see it, because he doesn't want us to see it. He exists in Nassau to blend in and keep in with the other characters, while making huge moves away from where the viewer's eyes are focussed. His character is absolutely fascinating to me, and yes it is absolutely worth a rewatch on this alone - especially the episode where he ends up on the slaver's ship. Honestly the whole show is worth a rewatch just to pick up on stuff like that for each character, but Mr Scott's character is really up there for me, along with Flint. These characters are amazing!!

[@jays4402]

What's amazing about these incredibly fleshed out characters is that the story could be retold from any of the 'side' characters's perspective. Mr.Scott, Billy, Max, Anne to name just a few could all be main characters if the story focused on their journeys.

[@jays4402]

Forgot how amazing this episode was, which is a testament to the quality of this entire series. Again, the writing makes the reveal of Mr. Scott feels so authentic, as if we are just experiencing the passage of time through this real world/story and learning of its history. There were a few scenes I noticed that eluded to Mr Scott’s secret. My fav was the convo he and Flint had in 2x4 where Flint was wondering if people knew Mr Scott was “…standing behind both thrones, keeping the world spinning”. The context was the 2 thrones of Eleanor and her father but this new light casts a much deeper meaning to that scene. Yes, I would say Flint is the most complex character I’ve watched. He’s already a complex man that is wearing the mask of an almost mythical figure whose story is being carved not just by himself but those around him. And my fav line so far has to be “Well what the FUCK did you think was going to happen!” as Toby Stephen’s voice literally cracks as he’s delivering that line haha.

[@ljsilver1692]

Just Flint's character arc in these 4 episodes alone are more complex than 95% of the character out there. Btw hope 'chaos' is mentioned in every episode till the end. Nikki is over it haha

[@kalandkarazor-el3088]

In the 1st or 2nd episode, Hornigold approaches Mr. Scott and says "I need to know your secret." Mr. Scott looks at him worried. Then Hornigold says "about how to deal with her" referring to Eleanor and Mr. Scott looks relieved Little moments like that you wouldn't normally catch are amazing once you have the full picture. Plus the Flint and Barlow scenes are heartbreaking and beautiful, this show is outstanding!!

[@ljsilver1692]

Oh favorite line up to now... Serious line probably "Or so help me god I will rain holy hell down upon him" but any of Flint's speeches really. Comedic line: Silver to Eleanor "I don't know how else to say this except, no. Suppose there's fuck no...Or fuck you" But as people have mentioned, you want good lines.. coming up next..

[@gemelwalters2942]

This and the next two episodes are some of my favorites in the entire series. The actress that plays the queen has such a presence and the Mr Scott reveal. Then of course more legendary dialogue from Flint. Just brilliant!!

[@ljsilver1692]

Echo those sentiments. Cannot wait for some of the scenes coming up

[@anitapetho]

There is a scene in s01ep07 Hornigold asks Mr Scott what is his secret? Hornigold only wants to know how to deal with Eleanor's personality. But Mr. Scott's face shows hearing the question he's thinking about totally different secrets.

[@The_Hunter_2001]

Love this part of the show and how they portray maroons, as a descendant of them its nice to see them not be shown as weak

[@judemiller]

The Maroon Queen is intimidating/strong as hell. She has to be to keep a place like that intact. I just wish we could've seen more of Mr. Scott in some capacity at the camp, interacting with the Queen. His calm and her fierceness would make for interesting dialogue. And they'd both be right all the time lol

[@eskayh7734]

This show is my first time even seeing Maroons depicted tbh. I know about them because my parents are from the Caribbean. Do you know of any others? Or maybe some movies?

[@The_Hunter_2001]

@@eskayh7734 not ones where they are depicted properly youre probly better off just typing maroons on youtube and watching info vids

[@cese5675]

Finally the introduction to one of my top 3 characters has started - Maddie!!! And Mr Scotts reveal is one of my fav in the show, love how they use historical events - like castatway colonies of former slaves - in an honest way

[@fly3811]

I love how Flint's reputation reaches everywhere. The moment the maroon queen realises who he is, she asks for the quartermaster instead. Presumably Mr. Scott would have told her about Flint and clearly learned of his deceitful nature

[@iceman10129]

Well...its also the quartermasters job to speak for the crew which was what she was after.

[@fly3811]

@@iceman10129 True except you want to hear from the captain first. The look on her face clearly showed she wanted nothing to do with him.

[@ljsilver1692]

Yep she asked for the captain first and only asked for the quartermaster instead once she knew it was Flint. That name travels

[@animusswtor4822]

Flint to Mr Scott about the Guthries: „I wonder how many know that there was one man standing behind them. Standing behind both thrones, keeping the world spinning“ Season 2, episode 4 Another example of a masterfully written piece of dialogue in this show. All of the twists in this show blew me away on my first watch but what blows me away even more every time I do a rewatch is just how much you notice in the earlier episodes of stuff that is to come in the future.

[@jays4402]

Not just the words but the way that scene was shot with Flint's face in the foreground but the focus on Mr. Scott's face in the background, clearly hinting at a deeper meaning to those words

[@loveoffilm4327]

Black Sails and Better Call Saul/Breaking Bad are flawless shows that just knew what story they wanted to tell from the beginning

[@PeaceLoveMusic75]

Steven’s “such a good show I’m so fired up.” That is how I felt after every episode from about season one episode seven and onward! How many times I would find myself pacing around my living room I was so into the show I wouldn’t be able to sit still. When I was watching season 3 I barely got any sleep until I was through it; never had seen anything this good on tv ever !!! ((And never have since, but will always have Black Sails !))

[@williambevins]

Ben Gunn is another character from Treasure Island. "Would you have a bit of cheese."

[@juansolis4796]

Seriously, not to compare or anything, but this show´s dialogue outsmarts any other show´s.

[@martingrantjr2333]

Steven and Nikki blessing us two times this week 😉

[@judemiller]

Love seeing Teach and Vane fighting together

[@nezfromhki]

I'm so happy you're now doing two episodes a week! I love your guys' reactions to this show.

[@ljsilver1692]

Fingers crossed it continues

[@seponsacoolya]

1 more time, Flint is one of the best most well written characters ever to hit television… My favorite line will turn up in a few episodes

[@boyscouts83712]

2 videos in a single week!.... I'm stoked

[@danielrooy2294]

Love this series... i've watched it twice... but you guys reactions videos make me feel likes i m watching it again with you.. love the editing

[@BigTomReacts85]

Yo, when I moved from Northern Michigan to South West Florida, the Heat was HORRIBLE! after about 2 months, I was rocking jeans and hoodies again. Once your body is set to the temperture, the clothes don't bother you. But you are right Nikki, that is a lot of wool and leather clothing to be rocking in the sun lol

[@NOHOPHOTO]

Dude! You just said it! ...with 'by far the best get up. The whole look is perfect and his beautiful BLACK BEARD!'

[@MegapixelsofFun]

WOOHOO 2 episodes a week, this is going to be great for my watch along

[@dianenewman2161]

Nikki & Steven little stikker here. Mr. Scott surprise! I knew you guys would like this little turn of events. When I first saw this, I was like wow. And Silver, aIways comes up with a plan. Love all your videos. Steven your editing is always spot on. Take care. DianeX3

[@rbelle7979]

The music when Teach came to Vane's rescue is so good. I mean everything speaks volumes in this show.

[@Chris_H103]

Two Black Sails episodes in the same week! Feels like Christmas! Loving the reactions… show is so good.

[@trexpixx4590]

I am enjoying watching you realize how good this story is. There have been some other good TV’s shows, but they did not build and build, Black Sails only goes forward, no fillers. Other mainstream shows have been great but at some point, have crashed & burned, made nonsensical writing decisions or been a victim of they early success and then self sabotaged the story. I have some show recommendation that are equally great at story telling and under appreciated. These are scattered genres.

[@74gould]

ANOTHER frickin’ amazing episode. This show is so amazing. So underrated.

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

Good reaction. I wrote it before and I'll write it again, this show had the bad luck of airing on a smaller premium cable network at a time when GOT and TWD were taking all of the oxygen.

[@lucasalbuquerque1957]

It feels good to be Team Flint 💜

[@marysmith-ku2sn]

I adore how much you guys love this show. It's such an underrated gem.

[@sylmyl]

yes! two times a week because its such a great show and you just cant wait a week to continue

[@babylon_guy4848]

This show don't have a single boring episode

[@sonofeast11]

Black sails if my favourite TV show of all time. I love how invested and knowledgeable you two are w.r.t the show. 2 episodes in 2 days? Unbelievable. Keep it up you guys, seeing your reaction to every new episode genuinely brightens my day

[@Jukettaja]

Charles Vane escaping Woodes Rogers' blockade of Nassau by sending a fireship in the dead of night and burning one of Rogers' ships is apparently historically accurate.

[@Husky92223]

15:30 Nikki found a new place for family vacat... nevermind

[@Muerinho]

My man, Steven your beard is getting grey and glorious, I love it :D and keep up with the "chaos is a ladder" jokes :D :D

[@Patrick-xv6qv]

The scene with the fire ship is historical true. Charles Vane did escape Woode Rogers when Rogers had Vane ship trapped in Nassau Harbor. Vane used a fire ship at night to escape.

[@jamesanthony8991]

"A perfect puzzle"....Spot On!

[@j.r.hawkins3098]

Ben Gunn!!! Treasure island readers finally get their due with this episode!

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

A great captain in the making .... John Silver To be honest they are all amazing in a way as captains, a nice group 😁

[@Rambl3On]

I agree man! It’s one of the most flawless shows I’ve ever seen!

[@hikerbj]

"I think there's still something between them..." Um, her father's dead body?

[@8301TheJMan]

Next episode has some of the best dialogue in tv or film history

[@mksongbird]

"It Was Mister Scott All Along"

[@nicoledarkwingphoenix594]

this show is absolutely spectacular i'm loving it so much i'm happy to be able to experience this show with you guys love your faces

[@seponsacoolya]

And now u understand why those of us who Stan for this show, go full Stan

[@bmnbl]

"Flawless to this point" Right you are Steven, there's only one show that compares to its "perfection" and you guys also reacted to it: Breaking Bad (imo)

[@JarinCOD]

I will watch it someday, I swear xd

[@Mrowa066]

i tried it, overhyped for me unfortunately

[@ljsilver1692]

@@Mic-Mak The first season, especially on the first watch is very dense. People have said it's basically the prologue of the story and I agree. However it does such a good job building the world, characters and setting the pieces in place for the remarkable journey that ensues. So much of what follows wouldn't mean as much if s1 didn't take its time. On rewatches many scenes were so much deeper and meaningful and the foreshadowing was mind blowing. For me it jumped from an 8/10 on the first watch to 9.5/10. Personally I think the first 2 seasons of BB are a bit overrated and less rewatch value compared with Black Sails

[@garyblackburn849]

@@Mic-Mak GoT isn't crap; the last season may have been but the first six seasons were stunningly good. There's a reason it's the most reacted to show. But yes, Black Sails is very very deep and it's what is so attractive to me. Same with Lost.

[@fly3811]

​@@Mic-Mak I have a similar mindset when it comes to Black Sails v BB. For me they are both near perfect yet Black Sails is so much more complex on multiple levels (storytelling, themes, technically etc) that the overall degree of difficulty to pull it off flawlessly is higher. Therefore Black Sails > BB for me

[@dmoney8373]

Vane is the most alpha character on TV ever. Ever.

[@Eruthian]

Btw you both, I forgot the show doesn`t mention it. Teach is (like Vane, Anne Bonny and Rackham) a historical figure. He had another name you might recognize a little bit better: Blackbird ;)

[@garyblackburn849]

Lol Blackbird.

[@Eruthian]

@@garyblackburn849 lol my bad xD BlackbEArd! Lmao...

[@gfilmer7150]

Don't mess with Vane.

[@TheAnriii]

Really unexpected surprise to see 2nd one this week. I know it is overused but - never clicked so fast!

[@vivannet231]

Always love that Mr. Scott reveal!

[@ChildofIcarus]

The fire-ship is historically accurate. Charles Vane lit the ship on fire as a distraction to escape the bay.

[@iceman10129]

WHAT A TWIST!

[@Patrick-xv6qv]

After anyone who watches Black Sails and has not read the book or at least seen the movie Treasure Island, they should. Black Sails tied in the background of the some of the characters in Treasure Island very well. I would recommend the 1990 movie version of Treasure Island staring Charleton Heston as Long John Silver and a young Christian Bale as Jim Hawkins

[@PeaceLoveMusic75]

I LOVE the maroon island and Mr Scott story !!!! He is the king!!!! Amazing.

[@ranialian8537]

I wasn't expecting a 2nd reaction! I'm so excited!!

[@matlink77]

I can't wait to see your reaction for the last episode...

[@thatissomebadhatharry4801]

Vane and Teach is a killer duo fr

[@LuciusBaxton]

For years i've been saying "Fuck you Jack" to my friends instead of "I love you", sometimes people looks us funny, but those who knows me understand and laugh about it. hahahahaha

[@jonowarz5468]

Black sails keeps up the same intensity through to the end, enjoy

[@jamesanthony8991]

This show is so underrated!

[@Foksuh]

Fireships were used historically, its one terrifying weapon in the right circumstances as fire is just about the worst thing to happen on a ship.

[@TgrHwke]

The bluest and clearest water I've ever seen was in Nassau Bahamas.

[@animusswtor4822]

This makes me feel kinda conflicted. I am insanely happy that we get to see 2 episodes of Black Sails a week now with how into the show you are being right now (and since the beginning too) but at the same time I feel sad knowing that this reaction series will be over sooner than expected and I'm not ready to not be excited for these reactions anymore

[@jays4402]

Right? This show goes by so fast. I already know I'm going to be in Black Sails withdraw all over again once N&S finish

[@genghisgalahad8465]

There’s always a favorite arc/episode rewatch of the show and reactions, like how TWD can be.

[@jays4402]

@@Mic-Mak Strongly recommend Rainy Day reactions if you like N&S style. They're a bit more chilled but very analytical and loved the entire series!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@Mic-Mak subtweet much?

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@Mic-Mak um, pass on that. I mean there’s no “better than”, just preferred sorta hang out. Usually with insight into characters and story or just watch along. It’s like I like both Stephen King and Neil Gaiman. It’s not that one is “better” than the other, you know? Definitely have preferences for sure but not to hold one AGAINST the other, you know?

[@pepleatherlab3872]

I enjoy the paternal element delivered from Mr. Teach. He rightly understood Vane's earlier departure as educational progress rather than betrayal. What did Vane learn? Chasing women enthralled by political power is always a bad idea. That old British class structure always rears it's ugly head. Recorded history always seems to neglect to mention that a lot of these Caribbean pirate captains were educated European tradesmen.

[@__Dana__]

my girl is finally here! 🎉

[@garyblackburn849]

So, I'm in a conundrum. My 5 favorite shows are pretty ironclad: Breaking Bad Ozark Lost Game of Thrones Sons of Anarchy. However, Black Sails has skyrocketed into my top 10 for sure, and trying to decide if it has surpassed Walking Dead (7th) and (Better Call Saul) yet. By show's end, at this pace, it will easily be top 5 if not top 3.

[@Chris-gu5lt]

Assuming you're watching along each week? All i'll say is there's a good chance it will crack your top 5 by the end of season 3

[@jays4402]

For me after watching it all Black Sails was in my top 3 with BB and GoT. On rewatches it has ascended to its own tier on top. As incredible as the writing is, you can't even fully appreciate it until watching it again. Lost and probably Peaky Blinders round out my top 5

[@garyblackburn849]

@@Chris-gu5lt Yes, I like to watch it along with them, although it's difficult because I want to jump ahead. Yes, I feel it'll make it, too.

[@garyblackburn849]

@@jays4402 Peaky Blinders is on my watch list. GoT would have been top 2 or 3 with a less rushed season 8. Just for me, though.

[@NOHOPHOTO]

Could easily be #3 on that list and maybe higher...

[@wingman4356]

Welcome to the best stretch of TV I've ever seen

[@juansolis4796]

It wasn´t a log talk at all... I love your intros.

[@celinhabr1]

That's an awesome surprise! Thanks.

[@ferryvanherk5558]

I agree this show is great and well thought out.

[@FreyaofCerberus]

Hey you guys know Teach is Blackbeard right? He is perfectly portrayed in this. Love your reactions :)

[@RammanorSayrus]

Ben Gunn!!!!

[@JarinCOD]

I love how you love this incredible show :D

[@shadowthief9918]

The last 3 episodes in this season are so closely knitted together I Almost consider it as one episode. And one of the best, if not best, season ending/finale I’ve ever seen. The last 5 minutes is my all time favourite scenes and when the person is talking about a certain type of leader and the show shows the physical representation of it

[@gregoreuo1]

Please keep doing two episodes a week.

[@dwnkaomwn3953]

Well, Vane did kill Eleanor's father last season to get revenge on her for betraying him and stealing his hostage. That tells me he's over her.

[@Funkbrova]

is the plan for 2 a week now,hope so!😊

[@Taubi81]

Thatch = Teach = Blackbeard

[@danskegamerboys]

Watch peaky blinders its really good 👍 love your videos

[@jirachipl8193]

Seriously you've never heard of Edward Teach "The Blackbeard" before?

[@cocowalker1690]

You guys need to react to Bridgerton… I believe you both will enjoy the fuck out of it…

[@justanothergamingchannel5000]

Guys check some ship fight from the expanse then react to that series It's amazing scfi

[@ljsilver1692]

You're in luck pal, they've already reacted to all 5 seasons of The Expanse

[@ohb71303]

Yeah, he still loves her. Doesn’t matter how many times he’s f’d over. Doesn’t matter how much hurt he goes through😏😰🤐

[@sletrent]

I cried like a baby during the series finale of this show. It’s so good.

[@drewsaadUNITED]

Teach is Blackbeard, and Blackbeard is a bad bad man!

[@chrisviolante1953]

Not really a spoiler cause y’all already know how good the dialogue is but next episodes dialogue is too good

[@garcia2092]

Hey can you guys react to the king of staten Island it's a really funny movie with the pete davidson and mgk or react to big time adolescence

[@user-vm6lc7fg9z]

React to Peaky blinders next please

[@benjamindobi3294]

You should watch The Chosen. It's the first multi-season series based on the life of Jesus (it has 2 seasons now). And its first season was the most crowd-funded filming project of all time. It's a really good series.

[@shaquilleestampador2722]

Ract to "IT" 1 & 2