Season 2 Episodes
10 episodes
1
100
Without Warning
Thomas arrives in DR and the raids begin. Duncan begins Josiah's escape. When his distraction fails, suddenly a new one appears when cannonfire is heard in the distance. British soldiers storm the island and begin burning the docks, and fighting off the Black Hawkes who put up a good fight. Duncan retrieves the key from the warden at swordpoint, and frees Josiah. There is a transition to a long-take scene where Josiah, confusedly and excitedly rambles to Duncan while Duncan fights off guards, Black Hawkes, and avoids the british threat. Duncan snaps Josiah back into things and they both flee for their life making it to the rowboat as Salem burns in the background ending the long take. In DR, Pierre panics not expecting the Black Hawkes to target Hispaniola first. When the Black Hawkes are easily gaining the upper hand, Cecil and his armada arrive at the island and begin slaughtering every pirate in sight.
2
90
No Wind in The Sails
The episode starts showing Salem in ruins, and The Harbor burning to the ground. Duncan and Josiah make their way back to Unbound territory. Back in DR, Pierre coordinates a retreat further back into Haiti, but finds the border already heavily guarded by British soldiers. Despite largely outperforming the British, the Black Hawkes are forced to retreat as they are quickly outnumbered. Thomas and Benjamin make their escape but find their entire fleet has been destroyed, along with all the boats, leaving them trapped on the island. The two gather a small group of skilled men and lay low as they devise a plan to escape the island. Duncan teaches Josiah how to use a sword and they share stories about their pasts.
3
80
Unmoored
3 days go by and Thomas' crew have made their way to the center of DR. Tensions are at an all time high and each member struggles to survive with the little resources they have while remaining unseen. Benjamin and Thomas have a conversation where Benjamin apologizes to Thomas for being a terrible father, admitting his ideologies put them in their current situation. Thomas reassures him it's not his fault and they begin moving to the shore as a final attempt at escaping. On the coast, Cecil gives a speech congratulating his men on the victory, announcing the continuation of their crusade into Haiti the following day. Will having different plans, steps on stage shooting Cecil in the leg, and announcing a purge of the entire island of Hispaniola, and anyone who opposes their new management. Duncan and Josiah make it to DR and realize it's been taken over by Cecil and his armada.
4
90
Lost in The Brush
Echos of the outbreak reach Thomas' crew making them pick up the pace. Near a British camp, they run into another group of pirates, leading to a tense standoff when Thomas realizes it's Pierre and his crew. The two ultimately decide it's now in their best interest to work out a plan together. Duncan and Josiah hide their boat in an unguarded cove. Will throws Cecil into a holding cell and contemplates his fate. Thomas, Pierre and Benjamin primarily devise a plan to perform a heist on one of the British vanguard ships at nightfall. Duncan and Josiah get spotted by Will's men sending them on the run to survive.
5
100
Last of His Name
Thomas and Benjamin hug, and Benjamin tells Thomas he loves him for the first time in years. Duncan and Josiah are caught, leading to an extremely outnumbered fight, but Duncan is able to hold his ground even against five Brits at once. Thomas' crew manages to sneak onto the ship, and an all out battle initiates. Thomas and Pierre try to disarm as many as possible but they begin to lose the upper hand. Pierre kicks off the chaos and begins killing for survival. Thomas wanting to scold him goes along. Josiah is grabbed, and Duncan gets ahold of Will, the two sides bargain, and set up a transaction the next morning. Thomas manages to get the ship moving, and nearly half the Black Hawkes are killed, but they are able to gain control. After the commotion, Pierre and Thomas celebrate, but Benjamin reveals he was stabbed in the chaos. Bleeding out in Thomas' arms who cries out his father's name one final time.
6
90
The Price
Josiah is beaten and interrogated on Duncan's unnatural talent and further info on his identity. Thomas and Pierre sail east to seek an old alliance. Thomas mourns the death of his father, blaming Pierre for starting the killings, leading to an argument between the two crews. Pierre using the Black Hawkes reputation as his primary rebuttal. Pierre explains that he understands now that death is a necessary evil for pirates that he's willing to accept. During the argument it's revealed that Pierre's father was killed simply for letting a young Thomas use his cutlass. Duncan sits with Will by a campfire asking more personal questions, about his motives, what life is like in Britain etc. But Will barely budges, keeping his cold, psychotic facade insisting he's done all this for his own amusement. Duncan grows weary over the legitimacy of this deal, and begins preparing for a backup plan.
7
80
Forlorn Hope
Duncan maps out the surrounding area and prepares for the exchange. Everyone arrives at the location, and Duncan notices Josiah's condition. He bargains he won't let Will free until Josiah has left the area completely. Will's men agree, letting Josiah free, and Duncan directs him where to go. Duncan hands over Will and begins getting chased. Duncan catches up with Josiah who gives Duncan a worried look as they stare over a waterfall, with no other options, the two jump off the waterfall to escape Will and his men. They return to their boat and Josiah inquires about their next destination, and Duncan tells him they're going to Uvero a town in Cuba without pirates to save his mom from the British. Josiah panics but goes along. Thomas and Pierre stop at Balfour Town, still untouched by the British to warn the people, and restock on food and supplies.
8
80
Owens Town
Another week goes by, and the crew arrives in Owens Town in the Bahamas to meet an old friend Diego. Duncan and Josiah camp out on the coast of Jamaica before preparing to sail for Cuba. The two play sword fight with sticks, hunt, and talk about distant dreams of what they will do when they settle down. The mood slowly fades out as the realization that they might not survive the expedition sets in. Will plots to bargain for Cecil's life for freedom as his lie to his high admiral begins to crumble. We see the destruction and slaughterings of the people in Haiti and DR as Will begins plans to start moving into Cuba.
9
80
The Long Game
On the way to meet Diego, Thomas and Pierre see a young homeless thief being beaten for his crimes, Pierre ignores it trying to move past it but Thomas decides to stop the attack tainting their reputation in the city. The crew meet Diego for the first time in years. They drink and tell stories together before Thomas breaks the news that the British are here, and of Will's take over. Diego is hesitant but agrees to try and rally up some of his men to help the Black Hawkes take back their territory. Duncan and Josiah set off for Cuba.
10
80
Not Served Here
A few days later, Diego has gathered his crew and is ready to set sail, but when they realize it's Thomas they're sailing for, they protest insisting he's too soft, and he's not a real pirate. Will's superior, Martin begins to get suspicious, and sends a recon vessel down to the Caribbean. Josiah becomes sea sick and Duncan struggles to manage the boat on his own. Thomas delivers a speech suggesting otherwise, but Diego's men still aren't convinced. Diego steps in, adding "you are either on a boat, or far the fuck away from this island when I return", and though many reluctantly join in, over 20% of the men still refuse to sail for Thomas. Despite the loss, the whole crew sets sail for Cuba.