Taika Waititi on Creating Our Flag Means Death | Max

In today's episode, the cast and crew of Our Flag Means Death talk about what it means to reimagine pirates. Executive producer Taika Waititi (Blackbeard), executive producer and writer, David Jenkins, and Ryhs Darby (Stede Bonnet) discuss what means Our Flag Means Death so unique. Our Flag Means Death is now streaming on Max.
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[@royalvalkyrie]

Season 2 is a must. This show was AMAZING!!!

[@wesesheskhnemtuhit]

+1

[@OctopusOwl]

Oh please oh please oh please 🙏🙏🙏

[@CrabGroove]

I've never needed something more. I'm just happy about the new Barry season on April24

[@swallowedbymoss5554]

yes

[@cl3507]

Yesss dont how ill cope till next season

[@AgentLayla526]

there are gay pirates where my normal thoughts should be. great show, if it doesn't get a season 2 i WILL riot

[@cassiefromooo]

same omfg they have consumed my smooth little brain

[@lvmln7843]

same! i can't focus on anything bc gay pirates are using all of my brain energy....

[@totalweirdo8538]

Joke's on you, gay pirates *are* my normal thoughts

[@zivajelenic5424]

the fruity pirates have consumed my neurons.

[@CarlosReyes-rs1rk]

I hope you riot lol

[@nic3035]

anyone else trying to scour all corners for content to cope with the AMAZING season finale or just me??

[@emiliemae2676]

Hard same. Just trying to deal with all the emosh

[@alphanerd7221]

It started going down hill after episode 5.

[@RevaliQuartz]

@@alphanerd7221 what do you mean by that?

[@alphanerd7221]

@@RevaliQuartz It was good, and getting better until episode 5, and then it started getting less good.

[@RevaliQuartz]

@@alphanerd7221 in what way? It only got better.

[@marjan2]

We DEMAND season 2 at least. The ending will haunt me for months from now

[@bedtimerat]

same i am a shell of a human being now

[@annarajala578]

@@bedtimerat Bro same I am not okay.

[@shayp3558]

I will never recover. I just want them to be happy 😭

[@goldendew5759]

I think the fact this show got this large through almost entirely through word of mouth just speaks to how wanted and NEEDED this show was for people. WE NEED A SEASON 2!!!!

[@whackytobaccy3316]

Just finished the show. I couldn’t stop crying from so much laughter. Their level of comedy is out of this world. Bravo guys spectacular entertainment!

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

The first 3 episodes are hilarious! Definitely not for everyone but for those who like the kind of humour in the same line of What we do in the Shadows it's a blast of a series!

[@benwarwick4290]

the next 3 ep are far better! sold been a really fun show :DD

[@juancarlosvelasquez9172]

I was thinking while watching the first episode: this is so good and refreshing, but would everybody like it? I hope we get more of this kind of show

[@valeriepark9444]

"Kiwi humour" is how I described it to my in-laws ;)

[@erenjaeger6196]

Then I'm sold

[@lilyrosebee8996]

I’m obsessed with this show, please make a second season !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭

[@batgurrl]

Taika is such a creative genius

[@mandipandi303]

This show made me laugh and cry. It's so funny, heartfelt, and occasionally heartbreaking. The LGBTQ and BIPOC representation was awesome. The joy I feel at Stede and Ed being canon is unparalleled. Thank you for not queerbaiting us. Our Flag Means Death is my favorite comedy in years. I hope it wins all the Emmy awards. I need season 2 now!

[@alisonpotstra6959]

Same. Yesterday I sat on my couch and bawled my eyes out bc of their romance

[@ALeal-xc3qb]

And now I want EVERYTHING about this show. Interview, delete escenes, all the takes about THAT scene....♥

[@pinkflower2601]

Why was there like no promo for this?! I saw a bunch of friends talking about it and knew I HAD to watch it! I got an HBO account just to watch this and I do NOT regret it!

[@thisisjamsomewhere]

Love this show! Definitely needs a season 2. The workplace comedy humor was fun, especially with the learning how to be real pirates storyline going on. I love the absurdity and stupidity of the situations.

[@KSiquot]

This show is the best thing that happened to television this year. PLEASE GIVE US SEASON 2!

[@meff1261]

You know what sure woud be nice? To let these people create Our Flag Means Death one more time for Season 3! This show touched so many people and helped so many to feel seen for the first time in their lives. Season 2 was a work of art and it would be a huge mistake not to let David Jenkins finish the story with another season, as was his vision. ♥ #RenewAsACrew

[@angelspit]

the way Taika and Rhys smirked when David said "people hooking up" like.... rofl the foreshadowing

[@nataleenelson9747]

More more more. We need so much more for this show. Incredible acting and writing. I'm begging for a season 2. I wish more people knew about this show!

[@MisterChenzy]

I felt like this weeks ago, meanwhile we already got the hype train for this show

[@New_Wave_Nancy]

Please give us a season three! This show is so beloved.

[@siksparnis]

this show has kinda consumed my life right now, not gonna lie. we NEED season 2!

[@valiard]

PLEASE LET THERE BE A SEASON 2 BECAUSE OMG IT'LL HAUNT ME FOREVER IF THEY DON'T GET BACK TOGETHER

[@elizabethbates3937]

Amazingly amusing! Everything Taika takes on is so wonderfully creative. There are such wonderful depth to all of these characters, I can hardly wait each week for new episodes!

[@sopapiglobo]

If wasn't for the fanart and the people i follow in twitter I wouldn't had a clue about this show, please we need a season 2 🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@thetallestwallflower]

I need a season 2 so bad!! I'm greedy for it. I love this show, it's phenomenal, and now that I finished I literally have no clue what to do with my life now 😅

[@lal6996]

I am going to watch it again

[@Morwenna16]

Thanks Tumblr for talking about this show otherwise I’d have missed this jewel!!! It’s exactly what I needed: something funny and sweet with a lot of colorful characters. I feel like I’m going back in time, when I was head over heels in love with Pirates of the Caribbean 😂 Anyway, it’s been a while since I watched anything new because I don’t trust anything new (GoT trauma I guess) and what a good surprise it was! Our Flag Means Death has a special place in my heart now so thank you really much for making this TV show 🙏🏻

[@PhantomPhan11]

My favorite show. Please renew Our Flag Means Death for season 3! 💕🏴‍☠️

[@JeremyBell97]

Youve got to make a second season, I’m begging you hbo

[@calebblack1420]

I enjoy the workplace vibe. I often supplant the idea of mutiny amongst the crew men so I relate to Black Pete.

[@mariebaumbach7345]

I'm obsessed with this show and deeply in love with Taika

[@swampperson2577]

“Real hero” and Rhys’ laughter made me LOSE it

[@beautifulmarigold6709]

Please! We need a season 2! Such an amazing and beautiful show!

[@sandramcgill4274]

I just finished binge watching this show and I thought it was hilarious !! can't wait for season 2 !!

[@eszter2193]

I LOVE this show! Please, please, PLEASE, make a second season!! And a third and fourth, pretty please?

[@uscenturion64]

Best show i have watched in a long time

[@Merryfinches]

Thank you for sharing with us. Renew Our Flag Means Death for season 3! #ofmd #renewourflagmeansdeath #renewasacrew

[@wyrd_grimalkin1061]

HBO PLEASE let there be a season 2 I’m literally begging

[@danielaruggeri4046]

We need season two so much!! Perfect story telling, amazing actors... is too good of a show to not have two seasons more and wrap the whole story perfectly!!

[@daimhinaubrey3194]

i love this show. i love this show so much. please make season two and make everyone alive and happy. what a masterpiece. taika waititi’s acting is always suberb.

[@briar_rose7569]

I love how they talk about Blackbeard making someone eat his toe as a funny moment

[@greenbeardpirate7952]

0:40 BRO THE LAUGH. IF YOU'VE WATCHED THE OTHER INTERVIEWS U GET IT

[@lyluball]

absolutely need a season 2 oh my god this show

[@sugac733]

PLS RENEW IT FOR A SEASON 2 IM BEGGING

[@garagebandarchive]

i feel like the title shouldnt be so exclusionary of the actual creator whos IN the interview LMAO david jenkins created the show yall !!

[@daniellebellack2105]

The best show on television ❤ Cancelling this show was a mistake that subscribers won’t soon forget. If a story with ratings, RT score, and awards won’t get picked up for a promised third (and final) season, why should viewers get involved in anything Max puts out?

[@aidashahirasuhadi9809]

Absolutely loved it please give us a second season

[@blitzkyyy]

David: talking about people hooking up Taika and Rhys: 😏

[@rmionex6435]

I am absolutely in love with Taika Waititi. 😭

[@ripaskalintu]

Praying for a season 2

[@t3hwa]

i NEED more of this show. i would not be able to keep living without it

[@TiaMat99]

it seems like this show is just propelled by word of mouth. My feeds are absolutely flooding with fanart and that's what prompted me to get hbomax... just because everyone was so excited about it. Everyone seemed genuinely touched. Not just 'oh this show's cool' but 'oh my heart is broken and I'm in love and I need more'.

[@carinaas7053]

They really made it look different than ANYTHING else and I love them for it ♥ Can't wait to hear the news of the second season ♥

[@portal4ever257]

Big fan of Taika, loved jojo rabbit and what we do in the shadows

[@bianca1637]

DAVID JENKINS YOU ARE A GENIUS

[@naryrunestone9388]

if there isn’t a season 2 i will cry and physically projectile vomit out of a window due to my sorrow

[@carinam535]

Begging for a season 2!!💗💕

[@snowdropmoth9718]

This show gave me so much joy and laughter, yet had me on the edge of my seat A LOT as well! Can’t wait for season two, gonna rewatch season one again and again till then!

[@MonaToma]

Just finished watching the show and i cantttt wait for season 2. Absolutely hilarious! And amazing to see so much representation of many different groups of people, so refreshing, made me so happy 💖

[@majamatoga7986]

On my hands and knees for season 2

[@azumiharuhara4529]

Can't wait for season 2, this show is amazing

[@myridofsins]

Please renew this, it's amazing

[@PassarelliPika]

Please, PLEASE For the love of everything good in the world renew Our Flag Means Death for season 2 this show is so good and funny it has everything you could ever want in a show, after the Lucifer season 6 final I thought I couldn't trust another show to be good and gave up on a show to have a decent ending, Ofmd brought back my love for a new series and it's such a nice feeling to have again.

[@charlotte2845]

Aaah I really want it to air in the UK and (having had s1 end spoiled) I rlly need more than one season 😭

[@kellykapoor2]

I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCHHH AAAA

[@bomoxchange5035]

Release the full interview!

[@amayaaries]

Season 2 is a MUST!

[@RobMombie]

LOVE this show so much!! Already re-watched it several times and can’t wait for season 2!! Awesome actors, great script and visuals. Perfection.

[@Gordypow]

Such a surprise banger. in some ways, literally.

[@kuura37]

PLEASE GIVE US SEASON 2 WE NEED IT!!

[@Amandu]

Please gives us season 2!!

[@s0ur.lem0ns40]

absolutely love this series! i really hope for a season two 😭

[@anushreesrivathsa8286]

Nooo..... We're definitely gonna watch this.......the show's incredible

[@someduckcandle]

bonnet is so slayyy i love him 😍

[@lauraharper1155]

This is my new favorite show! Can't wait to hear news of a Season 2!

[@papaskazoo5860]

WE DEMAND SEASON 2!

[@TracyT5150]

Ok , how long must we wait for season 2 😭🙄 I love this show and everyone in it. Cant wait !

[@snorses]

WE NEED SEASON 2 !!!!!!

[@BeanSpino]

we need a second season!! :((

[@fjr4205]

I'm just watching whatever related content I can find at this point, love these lads

[@hondatetzuro]

The show is truly amazing! Waiting for the season 2 🙏🏻

[@lailarousseau6422]

didn't hear a word about this until the internet grabbed a hold of it but i've seen it fully 3 times now. spectacular!! we need more shows like this.

[@SeokjinShizun]

Totally underrated!! One of the best shows from the west in a very long time 😫😔👌

[@christielady]

One of the best shows ever! It's so brilliant, sincere, hilarious, fun, and just perfect. Please, please, please renew this amazing show - we need more!

[@GodofPainBelial]

Been waiting for a show like this all my life. It was so good. Comedy, drama, romance... it had it all. Lol

[@Lazamattaz]

Really hoping for season 2! Absolutely love this show through and through 💖

[@rainydays97]

i NEED season 2 SO MUCH

[@Sterling3dg]

I absolutely love this show. I didn't know I needed it in my life, but now I need season 2!

[@carolinanspach502]

What an absolutely fantastic show??? announce season two already please!!!

[@jaxiturregui3492]

WE NEED A SEASON 2

[@MrNudlicka]

I just saw it. I haven't laughed really loudly at HBO and Netflix for a long time. But this is pure joy! Thank you

[@gayofthelost]

This is clearly the best show I have seen since so long. I NEED a season 2. PLEASE.

[@benwarwick4290]

this show is fantastic! would of passed it if it wasn't for Rhys Darby.

[@kylecook7187]

Taika Waititi is also great, I watched just as much for him, he usually directs more than acts but it's always cool to see him.

[@konyavanessza6734]

@@kylecook7187 And he was amazing! Many times he only acted with his eyes (I mean they were almost the only visible parts of his face :D) and those eyes told everything Ed thought and felt.

[@hermywolf5041]

This show is incredible!! really looking forward to s2

[@simonjohansson248]

This is among the best show's I've seen in a while!

[@LibbyRoseITM]

Please renew this for season 3!

[@adriannavangeli4631]

I will never be sane if you don’t announce a season 2 right now

[@iota1175]

can't wait to see this one renewed

[@xxkikiiithaxx]

I don't Want a season 2, I NEED IT

[@deadgame2098]

Season 2 must be greenlit!! We all need to see Stede and Ed again!

[@mdiazrueda95]

this show is amazing, i can't wait for season 2!!!

[@glamourofyesterday]

This series is just so amazing! We need a second season 😍

[@giuliascarpa5748]

We need a second season please!!!!