When Our Flag Means Death hit HBO Max in 2022, it was a breath of fresh air. Taika Waititi’s irreverent sensibilities fused perfectly with Rhys Darby’s endearing awkwardness, creating a pirate comedy unlike anything on TV. Its period setting was lush, its humor razor-sharp, and its characters disarmingly heartfelt - the perfect blend of absurdity and emotion.

Despite Our Flag Means Death being one of the most innovative sitcoms of the decade so far, boasting a stellar 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and breaking ground in LGBTQ+ representation, HBO abruptly canceled it in 2024 after just two seasons. For a show that seemed creatively bulletproof and beloved by critics and audiences alike, the move was nothing short of devastating.

Two years later, the absence still hurts. Myself an

See Full Page