HBO Max has unexpectedly raised the black flag for the pirate comedy series Our Flag Means Death. After two seasons of amusing high seas escapades, the show’s adventures will come to an end, leaving viewers eager for more buried treasure and clever repartee.

Many people are surprised by the termination, as the show had a devoted fanbase due to its beautiful blend of historical satire, queer representation, and slapstick humour.

The show, created by David Jenkins and Taika Waititi, stars Rhys Darby and Waititi himself as Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, an odd pair of pirates who form an unexpected bond amidst the Caribbean’s salty spray.

While the official reasons for the cancellation are unknown, speculations claim it could have been owing to lower audience figures than prior Max Originals.

While the fate of Blackbeard and Stede’s antics is unknown, their legacy of laughter and love on the high seas is definite.

Our Flag Means Death may have sailed sail for the horizon, but it leaves behind a treasure trove of wit, tenderness, and the unmistakable reminder that the best adventures are often found in the most unexpected friendships.