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Pirates: Behind the Legends

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: June 9, 2024
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 8
  • Networks: National Geographic
  • Genres: Drama, Documentary
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Pirates: Behind the Legends(2024)

A swashbuckling adventure; the true and untold story of the history of pirates.

TMDB Rating: 7.0 (6 votes)

Overview

From legendary John Ward, immortalized in fiction as Jack Sparrow, and English explorer Francis Drake; branded Pirates by their enemies but heroes by their comrades, to the notorious Pirates of the Caribbean shrouded in myth.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

8 episodes • 2024Avg: 7.6

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Francis Drake - For Queen and CountryJun 9, 20247.5
2Grace O’Malley - The Pirate Queen of IrelandJun 9, 20248.0
3John Ward - The English Pirate of North AfricaJun 16, 20247.5
4Henry Morgan - The Lieutenant PirateJun 16, 20248.0
5William Kidd - The Treasure HunterJun 23, 20247.0
6BlackbeardJun 23, 20247.5
7Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read: Rebel SpiritsJun 30, 20248.0
8Roberts - The Last Great PirateJun 30, 20247.5

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