How to watch 'Our Flag Means Death' season 2 online — release date, all episodes available now

Con O'Neill and Rhys Darby in "Our Flag Means Death" season 2
(Image credit: MAX)

"Our Flag Means Death" season 2 is now streaming for free on BBC iPlayer in the U.K.. It's on Max in the U.S.. The entire eight-episode season continues the quirky yet beloved romantic comedy between Rhys Darby's Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi's Blackbeard.

"Our Flag Means Death" season 2 streaming details

"Our Flag Means Death" season 2 episodes 1-8 are now available to stream on Max and for FREE on BBC iPlayer

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The first season was a critical success, scoring 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and receiving a "Certified Fresh" rating. Audiences loved it even more, giving it 94% with over 500 ratings. 

As someone who watched season 1 (also available on BBC iPlayer), I wholeheartedly agree with this assessment. If you don't like the comedic styles of Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi, then this probably won't be the show for you, but otherwise, "Our Flag Means Death" is one of the best original shows Max has to offer. Especially as it makes the turn from historical fiction to romantic comedy as the first season progresses.

Spoiler warning: "Our Flag Means Death" is loosely based on the real-life story of Bonnet, so avoid Wikipedia if you don’t want to know what’s coming. We'll avoid it here too. But read on if you want to know how to watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2 from anywhere, who's in it and more.

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Watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2 for FREE in the U.K.

BBC iPlayerright now

"Our Flag Means Death" streams on BBC iPlayer, with all 8 episodes of season 2, and all 10 episodes of season 1, available to watch right now.

The streaming service is completely FREE, but you’ll need a valid TV license to watch the show.

Traveling outside the U.K.? Don't worry — as we explain below, you can watch it live or on-demand when you download a VPN.

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How to watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2 online from anywhere

Just because iPlayer isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you need to miss "Our Flag Means Death" season 2. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.

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How to watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2 online in the U.S.

In the U.S., "Our Flag Means Death" season 2's eight episodes are available to stream now — exclusively on Max.

How to watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2 online in Canada

Crave is the home of many HBO and Max shows in Canada, and it's where you can watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2.

How to watch Our Flag Means Death season 2 online in Australia

In Australia, Binge is the place you want to go to watch "Our Flag Means Death" season 2.

Binge is free for the first 7 days, and starts at $10 per month for one screen and SD viewing.

"Our Flag Means Death" season 2 trailer

"We're on a break." No, I'm quoting Friends, though Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard's relationship certainly has some notes of Ross and Rachel. Well, if both Ross and Rachel were pirates and Rachel wanted to murder Ross after leaving her.

Fully expect "Our Flag Means Death" season 2 to lean into the fallout from Stede and Blackbeard's breakup as well as the fact that Stede still doesn't really know how to be a pirate and Blackbeard struggles to be anything more than a murdering swashbuckler. If you liked season 1 of "Our Flag Means Death", season 2 looks set to give you more of the same comedic gold.

"Our Flag Means Death" season 2 cast

The cast of Our Flag Means Death season 2 is led by Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi as Blackbeard.

They will be joined by:

  • Joel Fry as Frenchie, a crewmate on the Revenge who often sings of the 
  • Samson Kayo as Oluwande, a crewmate on the Revenge who looks out for Stede
  • Matthew Maher as Black Pete, a crewmate on the Revenge who often brags of sailing under Blackbeard
  • Kristian Nairn as Wee John Feeney, a crewmate on the Revenge who is obsessed with fire
  • Samba Schutte as Roach, the Revenge's cook/doctor
  • Ewen Bremmer as Buttons, Stede's first mate on the Revenge who also communicates with seagulls
  • Con O'Neill as Izzy Hands, Blackbeard's first mate
  • Vico Ortiz as Jim, an outlaw turned crewmate on the Revenge
  • Nat Faxon as The Swede, a crewmate on the Revenge who is often unaware of what is happening around him
  • David Fane as Fang, a member of Blackbeard's crew
  • Leslie Jones as Spanish Jackie, a feared bar owner with 19 husbands, one of whom was killed by Jim prior to season 1

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