Our Flag Means Death (2022)

Our Flag Means Death provides a deeply positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. The show's emotional core is the central gay romance between Stede and Blackbeard, depicted with dignity and depth. Other queer relationships and identities are also handled with respect, celebrating queer love and belonging without harmful tropes, making its net impact overwhelmingly positive.

The show features multiple female characters who are skilled fighters. Jim Jimenez repeatedly wins close-quarters physical fights against male crew members and other opponents using hand-to-hand combat and knives. Anne Bonny also demonstrates superior skill in melee weapon and hand-to-hand combat against male adversaries.

The series portrays several historical pirate figures, such as Blackbeard, Frenchie, and Roach, who were historically documented as white, with actors of different racial backgrounds.