Black Sails, the revolutionary pirate show that changed Treasure Island, leaves Netflix next week

The historical action-adventure series "Black Sails," a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Treasure Island," is scheduled to leave Netflix next week. Created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, the show aired on Starz from 2014 to 2017. It aimed to explore the origins and complexities behind the legendary villain Captain Flint, whose presence haunts the original novel. Through a compelling narrative twist and Toby Stephens’ captivating performance as Flint, the series enriched the character's backstory. "Black Sails" also explored the real-life historical conflict between civilization and piracy, offering a new dimension to the classic tale.