Starz' "Black Sails" (Season 3) - Blu-ray Forum

jurassic_pork · 01-26-2014, 12:46 AM

Did a search and did not find a thread.

I had a chance to watch the premiere episode about a month ago at work. Lot's of action, blood, plenty of scheming, nudity and sex. Hopefully it's a good enough replacement to the void after the Spartacus series.

Any other thoughts?

http://www.starz.com/originals/blacksails

djariya · 01-26-2014, 08:37 AM

I may be in the minority, but I liked it. I'd give it a solid B. I liked the look of the show, including the scenes shot around the Bahamas and the costume design. The water scenes looked gorgeous on Starz HD. I read Jeff Jensen's review on EW.com and I pretty much agree with his assessment. It got a little light on action after the 1st big action sequence, but I think this 1st episode did establish conflict, which is most important for a show like this.

Neil Marshall, who directed The Descent and a few episodes of Game of Thrones did solid work with "I" IMO.

The highlight for me was Toby Stephens as Flint. Sure he may have been a little over the top at times, but he's playing a Pirate. I think he has the gravitas to carry this show. That fight scene at the scene was pretty gruesome. A little surprised that Billy Bones covered for him. I liked seeing Zach McGowan (Jody from Shameless) as Vane. This part seems tailor made for him.

at Long John Silver's visit to see Blackbeard.

This is an R rated Pirate show with some edge. Takes us away from the silliness of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

Glad Starz already renewed it for a 2nd season to give the writer's time to develop the stories and characters. This type of show needs that extra cushion. It wouldn't have been fair to sit on the 8 episodes and then wait until the last minute to make a decision.

jurassic_pork · 01-26-2014, 01:35 PM

Yes I think they needed the action right away to catch the viewers attention. The Blackbeard scene was great!! And yes that fighting scene at the end was brutal.

This one has been added to my DVR schedule and hope it continues with some great stories.

rickah88 · 01-26-2014, 02:16 PM

Had company over last night, so we didn't get a chance to watch it, but it has been on my radar for a while. One of my most anticipated new shows of 2014. Probably will do a double feature tonight: True Detective & Black Sails!

Lemmy Lugosi · 01-26-2014, 05:10 PM

It's like GoT of the Caribbean.

Morsoth · 01-28-2014, 06:43 PM

I've completely forgot about that show... Luckily for me, it was programmed on my PVR! Watching it tonight!

agoofykindasuperman · 01-28-2014, 08:20 PM

This doesn't air in Canada

A shame because I was looking forward to it. Also odd too, as when Spartacus started up, we got that premiere the same day as the US. Boo

Morsoth · 01-29-2014, 01:49 AM

Arg!! I was sure I had found it on my TV guide but you are right, it's not on my PVR

I'll maybe check it somewhere online and wait until the Blu-ray is released if I like it!

chrisd · 01-29-2014, 02:43 AM

The opening scene was killer. Didn't think the rest of it was nearly as good. Not bad, just the opening scene was pretty great. I'll keep watching.

Elaniel · 01-29-2014, 07:59 AM

I really enjoyed it. Although the French *****s accent was terrible. (The one that was in Secret Circle).

It gave me such an Assassins Creed 4 vibe (for the gamers out there), which I really enjoyed. I love me some pirate swashbuckery!

steve1971 · 01-29-2014, 01:01 PM

Damn! I totally forgot about Black Sails and now I am going to have to watch it on Starz HD On Demand.

rickah88 · 01-29-2014, 03:56 PM

Really enjoyed the first episode (I.), some of those open sea scenes looked amazing in HD! I might have to buy this BD when it comes out. Seems like they will have a ton of bonus content(like GoT), as they are showing quite bit already!
Plus how can you not be a fan of
[Show spoiler]"Blackbeard"
.

RMA · 01-30-2014, 11:56 AM

I was really hoping for a replacement of Spartacus, but it doesn't even come close IMHO. Bad casting and acting, mediocre CGI, but most notably a terrible, completely foreseeable script. The whole setting seems shallow and exchangable apart from the fact that we don't see a lot of it as 90 % of the shots are closeups of people talking, fighting or having sex in close quarters. The aesthetics seem to stem from an 80's music video, some characters look so ridiculous I had to laugh out loud. On the other hand everybody is so good-looking with perfect teeth etc. you start to question the expertise of the make-up department. If this was a parody I'd be fine, but seriously? I'm out.

rickah88 · 01-30-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RMA

I was really hoping for a replacement of Spartacus, but it doesn't even come close IMHO. Bad casting and acting, mediocre CGI, but most notably a terrible, completely foreseeable script. The whole setting seems shallow and exchangable apart from the fact that we don't see a lot of it as 90 % of the shots are closeups of people talking, fighting or having sex in close quarters. The aesthetics seem to stem from an 80's music video, some characters look so ridiculous I had to laugh out loud. On the other hand everybody is so good-looking with perfect teeth etc. you start to question the expertise of the make-up department. If this was a parody I'd be fine, but seriously? I'm out.

Wow, for a minute there I thought you were talking about the Spartacus series!

RMA · 01-30-2014, 12:07 PM

Spartacus wasn't perfect but it had a much more consistent story from episode one and especially better actors, casting and characters. And although it might not have been historically accurate I found it to capture the setting in a more accomplished way.

rickah88 · 01-30-2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMA

Spartacus wasn't perfect but it had a much more consistent story from episode one and especially better actors, casting and characters. And although it might not have been historically accurate I found it to capture the setting in a more accomplished way.

Well, obviously your opinion. I watched the entire Spartacus series, and can safely say, that the first few episodes almost turned me away. Glad I stuck with it. As for Black Sails, in my opinion, the pilot was much more captivating that the pilot for Spartacus. I guess only time will tell how this series goes, I'm quite optimistic.

agoofykindasuperman · 01-30-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Morsoth

Arg!! I was sure I had found it on my TV guide but you are right, it's not on my PVR

I'll maybe check it somewhere online and wait until the Blu-ray is released if I like it!

Apparently this is coming to Canada later this Spring, but on the channel-nobody-subscribes-to called SuperChannel

Old Bones · 02-19-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Apparently this is coming to Canada later this Spring, but on the channel-nobody-subscribes-to called SuperChannel

I subscribe to it and it was great , blood , guts, T&A

onyxbfly · 02-19-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Bones

I subscribe to it and it was great , blood , guts, T&A

The story isn't to shabby either. I really enjoy some of the series on Starz.

rickah88 · 02-19-2014, 09:46 PM

I just watched episode "IV"(I love the roman numerals as episode name BTW), and absolutely love this show! I've always been a fan of the pirate genre, and this show is doing a great job with it.
Yes, all the main character have perfect teeth, etc...but this happens in most period films/tv, so I can easily look past that.

There is a 100% chance I'll be buying this on BD when it comes out, as I'd, not only, like to re-watch on blu-ray, but also see all the extras they might have with it. Starz has already shown some nice behind-the-scenes stuff already, as "commercials"(I've noticed other pay channels do this with their shows: Banshee, Strike Back to name a few) so I'm hopeful the S1 release will be packed with extras.

01-26-2014, 12:46 AM	#1
jurassic_pork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:240	Starz' "Black Sails" (Season 3) Did a search and did not find a thread. I had a chance to watch the premiere episode about a month ago at work. Lot's of action, blood, plenty of scheming, nudity and sex. Hopefully it's a good enough replacement to the void after the Spartacus series. Any other thoughts? http://www.starz.com/originals/blacksails Last edited by jurassic_pork; 01-26-2014 at 12:51 AM.

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01-26-2014, 08:37 AM	#2
djariya Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:La Palma, CA 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:614 DVD collection:340 Trading Score:72	I may be in the minority, but I liked it. I'd give it a solid B. I liked the look of the show, including the scenes shot around the Bahamas and the costume design. The water scenes looked gorgeous on Starz HD. I read Jeff Jensen's review on EW.com and I pretty much agree with his assessment. It got a little light on action after the 1st big action sequence, but I think this 1st episode did establish conflict, which is most important for a show like this. Neil Marshall, who directed The Descent and a few episodes of Game of Thrones did solid work with "I" IMO. The highlight for me was Toby Stephens as Flint. Sure he may have been a little over the top at times, but he's playing a Pirate. I think he has the gravitas to carry this show. That fight scene at the scene was pretty gruesome. A little surprised that Billy Bones covered for him. I liked seeing Zach McGowan (Jody from Shameless) as Vane. This part seems tailor made for him. at Long John Silver's visit to see Blackbeard. This is an R rated Pirate show with some edge. Takes us away from the silliness of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Glad Starz already renewed it for a 2nd season to give the writer's time to develop the stories and characters. This type of show needs that extra cushion. It wouldn't have been fair to sit on the 8 episodes and then wait until the last minute to make a decision.

01-26-2014, 01:35 PM	#3
jurassic_pork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:240	Yes I think they needed the action right away to catch the viewers attention. The Blackbeard scene was great!! And yes that fighting scene at the end was brutal. This one has been added to my DVR schedule and hope it continues with some great stories.

01-26-2014, 02:16 PM	#4
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Had company over last night, so we didn't get a chance to watch it, but it has been on my radar for a while. One of my most anticipated new shows of 2014. Probably will do a double feature tonight: True Detective & Black Sails!

01-26-2014, 05:10 PM	#5
Lemmy Lugosi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:In a vault full of electric guitars and Batarangs. Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	It's like GoT of the Caribbean.

01-28-2014, 06:43 PM	#6
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I've completely forgot about that show... Luckily for me, it was programmed on my PVR! Watching it tonight!

01-28-2014, 08:20 PM	#7
agoofykindasuperman Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:618 Blu-ray collection:2041 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:178	This doesn't air in Canada A shame because I was looking forward to it. Also odd too, as when Spartacus started up, we got that premiere the same day as the US. Boo

01-29-2014, 01:49 AM	#8
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Arg!! I was sure I had found it on my TV guide but you are right, it's not on my PVR I'll maybe check it somewhere online and wait until the Blu-ray is released if I like it!

01-29-2014, 02:43 AM	#9
chrisd Junior Member Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:715 DVD collection:70	The opening scene was killer. Didn't think the rest of it was nearly as good. Not bad, just the opening scene was pretty great. I'll keep watching.

01-29-2014, 07:59 AM	#10
Elaniel Senior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:London, UK 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:752	I really enjoyed it. Although the French *****s accent was terrible. (The one that was in Secret Circle). It gave me such an Assassins Creed 4 vibe (for the gamers out there), which I really enjoyed. I love me some pirate swashbuckery!

01-29-2014, 01:01 PM	#11
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Damn! I totally forgot about Black Sails and now I am going to have to watch it on Starz HD On Demand.

01-29-2014, 03:56 PM	#12
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Really enjoyed the first episode (I.), some of those open sea scenes looked amazing in HD! I might have to buy this BD when it comes out. Seems like they will have a ton of bonus content(like GoT), as they are showing quite bit already! Plus how can you not be a fan of [Show spoiler]"Blackbeard" .

01-30-2014, 11:56 AM	#13
RMA Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Frankfurt am Main, Germany	I was really hoping for a replacement of Spartacus, but it doesn't even come close IMHO. Bad casting and acting, mediocre CGI, but most notably a terrible, completely foreseeable script. The whole setting seems shallow and exchangable apart from the fact that we don't see a lot of it as 90 % of the shots are closeups of people talking, fighting or having sex in close quarters. The aesthetics seem to stem from an 80's music video, some characters look so ridiculous I had to laugh out loud. On the other hand everybody is so good-looking with perfect teeth etc. you start to question the expertise of the make-up department. If this was a parody I'd be fine, but seriously? I'm out.

01-30-2014, 12:07 PM	#15
RMA Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Frankfurt am Main, Germany	Spartacus wasn't perfect but it had a much more consistent story from episode one and especially better actors, casting and characters. And although it might not have been historically accurate I found it to capture the setting in a more accomplished way.

02-19-2014, 09:46 PM	#20
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	I just watched episode "IV"(I love the roman numerals as episode name BTW), and absolutely love this show! I've always been a fan of the pirate genre, and this show is doing a great job with it. Yes, all the main character have perfect teeth, etc...but this happens in most period films/tv, so I can easily look past that. There is a 100% chance I'll be buying this on BD when it comes out, as I'd, not only, like to re-watch on blu-ray, but also see all the extras they might have with it. Starz has already shown some nice behind-the-scenes stuff already, as "commercials"(I've noticed other pay channels do this with their shows: Banshee, Strike Back to name a few) so I'm hopeful the S1 release will be packed with extras.

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