Review by garret-63154

I enjoyed the show. I also like history and this documentary is a mix between drama and historical events. I think it's nicely filmed and acted.

My only complaint is that it's not historical correct. There are too much assumptions and 'artistical freedom' rather than facts. I don't say they're lying but it's halve the truth and you can get the wrong ideas about history. I also have my doubts about the 'Experts' who sound very dramatic and not neutral in my opinion.

I know some things are controversial these days but facts are facts and we all want to like pirates but it doesn't do right to history.

Edit: after watching more episodes its getting worse. Not only assumptions but also just wrong.

The list will be too long to write all the things wrong so I won't.

Pirates sailed mostly in small boats and some captured bigger ships. Most had a dozen cannons and 75 man. They needed fast ships not warships. You think they would attack British, Dutch or Spanish Navy with Galleons or Frigates with 80-100 cannons. And you also think they freed slaves. No, they sold them.

Probably 10% facts and 90% drama.