The actors are great, so the success of crossbones rests on the shoulders of the writers. More than a mere pirate drama, nbcs crossbones which premiered friday takes us inside the minds of historys most devious swashbuckler and the one man cunning enough to. She blames an early exposure to the xfiles and the must see tv era of nbc for her twin lifelong loves of scifi and. The series is a fictionalization of the life of the pirate edward blackbeard teach, who is still alive in 1729 historically, he died in 1718. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Lowe checks on blackbeards status the fevers subsided, but he still lays asleep, perhaps a sign of a due recovery. Even if nbcs crossbones was not the second pirate tv show this year, after starzs black sails, crossbones would still be a disappointment. Though the network hasnt said that crossbones has been cancelled. Among them is pirate drama crossbones and relationship sitcom undateable. Banner box this community site is dedicated to creating an encyclopedic reference for the nbc series crossbones.
They need to keep the story interesting, avoid too many piratestory cliches, and keep the action moving, like a. Crossbones tv series 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Crossbones is an american actionadventure drama television series that aired on the nbc network from may 30 to august 2, 2014. Last night, the only original drama on television was also on nbc. Last friday the only original drama on television was the season 2 finale of nbc s hannibal. The final two episodes will be burned off on saturday, august 2.
Crossbones will be walking its own plank soon enough. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Nbc summer schedule 2014 crossbones series premere. Nbc has decided that their lowrated friday night drama, crossbones, will now wrap with a pair of episodes on saturday august 2nd. Crossbones nbc series finale 2014 crossbonesblackbeard. Nbc has released its full schedule of summer 2014 premieres, includes the debuts of six new series. John malkovich stars in crossbones as edward teach, a man. Sabienna is a freelance writer, pop culture junkie and unabashed fangirl. Netflix returns for season 2 with more mockumentarystyle hijinks from a gentle man working at an old folks home. You can watch all the latest episodes of your favorite shows like crossbones on the nbc. What did you like or dislike most about nbc s pirate drama. Tv line confirms the john malkovich led pirate drama crossbones has been officially cancelled by nbc. Neil cross is a very capable writer and we will undoubtedly have more stories from him for us to dive into in the near future, but crossbones never quite found its footing.
Pirate edward blackbeard teach john malkovich leads a group of thieves on the island of santa compana in 1729. Breaking news nbc to wrap crossbones run on saturday. From neil cross, the awardwinning creator of luther, comes crossbones, a compelling new onehour drama filled with extraordinary action, adventure and intrigue set in a world where one can never be sure just who is hero and who is villain. Nbc has announced that following this fridays regularly scheduled outing, the pirate dramas final two episodes will drop anchor on a saturday night aug. Set during the golden age of piracy in the 1700s and centers on legendary pirate blackbeard. August 5, 2014 a couple years ago, nbc aired crusoe, an adventure series based on the classic robinson crusoe novel and character. This was one of our favorite seriesexcellent acting and a great story. Crossbones is an action adventure series set in 1715 on the bahamian island of new providence, the first functioning democracy in the americas, where crazed pirate edward teach, a. Latest episodes 2 hour special season finale released on 8 2 2014 read more crossbones started on 5302014. John malkovich, yasmine al massri, richard coyle, claire foy, david hoflin, tracy ifeachor, and chris perfetti. Nbc has decided that their lowrated friday night drama, crossbones, will now wrap with a pair of. This action drama is set in the year 1729 and takes place on. Blackbeards master plan faces obstacles when a popular pirate captain arrives. Nbc s crossbones starring john malkovich gets first trailer.
Watch crossbones season 1, episode 8 of crossbones or get episode details on. Costume dramas with firstrate actors dont come along every day on broadcast television, so im inclined to grade nbc s crossbones on a curve. Crossbones, crossbones 2014, 2014, trailer, official trailer country. Nbc s crossbones series drew me in with the prospect of john malkovich as blackbeard, and while he does indeed dig into the pirate role with relish, its not enough to save the show. Theres been a change in course for crossbones final two episodes. Crossbones axed by nbc after one season renewcanceltv. From neil cross, the awardwinning creator of luther, along with james v. Its 1729 and the hms petrel, a british vessel, travels the open seas with a valuable item in tow the longitude chronometer, a worldchanging invention that allows for accurate timekeeping and navigation during long voyages, a capability that threatens to end piracy. The installments had previously been set for friday, august 1st.
John malkovich plays blackbeard in nbc s crossbones, which starts later this month. Watch the latest episodes of crossbones or get episode details on. Nbc to air crossbones final two episodes on a saturday night. On the secret island of santa compana, edward teach, better known as the barbarous pirate blackbeard emmy winner john malkovich, death. What did you like or dislike most about nbcs pirate drama. Its 1715 on the bahamian island of santa campana, the. Crossbones cancelled nbc finale airing saturday, aug. Nbc to wrap crossbones run on saturday, august 2 the shows planned installments for friday, august 1 and friday, august 8 will now air on saturday, august 2 starting at 8. John malkovich stars as the legendary pirate in the new nbc series, debuting may 30th. Watch the covenant season 1, episode 2 of crossbones or get episode details on.
Would you watch a second season or, should it be cancelled. This marks good news for lowe, since his own life hinges on the commodores as the entire island now wishes for an excuse to lynch the recently outed spy. Nbc has axed pirate drama crossbones after one season. With john malkovich, richard coyle, claire foy, yasmine al massri. Anyone who has been following the ratings lately likely saw this one coming. Watch full episodes of crossbones and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Nbc announced this week in the midst of comiccon that their pirate drama starring john malkovich will air its final two episodes, following the new installment friday night, on saturday, august 2. First they are going to premiere the season 2 episode on the scheduled.
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