Black Sails is set in the early 18th century, and while many other fantasy dramas have stories spanning decades, the hit series’ timeline is considerably easier to follow because it doesn’t jump around. Black Sails serves as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island
. Toby Stephens leads the Black Sails cast in the role of Captain Flint, a pirate who finds himself searching for great treasure, all while navigating conflicts with his crew and a dark past that he can’t escape. 
