A pirate with aristocratic leanings, Stede assumed control over a ship named the Revenge in the 1700s. The endeavor turned out to be an epic fail, leaving the "Gentleman Pirate" with precious few options but to team up with a heavyweight — the infamous Blackbeard.

They arrived in Charleston in 1718, according to South Carolina Encyclopedia. However, their adventures didn't last that much longer. That same year, Stede was hanged and Blackbeard lost his life in a battle.

A snappy take on the colorful fable, Our Flag Means Death injects Stede's tale with plenty of situational humor and a handful of allusions to modern life. David Jenkins, the creator of Our Flag Means Death, previously described the show as a workplace comedy, instead of a swashbuckler with a contemporary feel, for instance.

"I've taken to describing it as a workplace comedy as a catchall, and people seem to like that and stop asking me questions," David told Inverse. "All these workplace shows are always about families and found families. It's a workplace that turns into a family."

Regardless of the genre specifications, Our Flag Means Death is bound to have viewers in stitches. Each cast member possesses unmatched comedic bravado and a fair few acting credits. Leslie Jones, Fred Armisen, Nat Faxon, and Samba Schutte have all pirated-up for the big occasion — which means that the laughs are guaranteed.

Our Flag Means Death is available on HBO Max now.