Crossbones Synopsis

It's 1715 on the Bahamian island of New Providence, the first functioning democracy in the Americas, where the diabolical pirate Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard, reigns over a rogue nation of thieves, outlaws and miscreant sailors. Part shantytown, part marauder's paradise, this is a place like no other on earth - and a mounting threat to international commerce. To gain control of this fearsome society, Tom Lowe, a highly skilled undercover assassin, is sent to the buccaneers' haven to take down the brilliant and charismatic Blackbeard. But the closer Lowe gets, the more he finds that his quest is not so simple. Lowe can't help but admire the political ideals of Blackbeard, whose thirst for knowledge knows no bounds - and no law. But Lowe is not the only danger to Blackbeard's rule. He is a man with many villainous rivals and one great weakness - a passionately driven woman whom he cannot deny.

From the award-winning creator of "Luther," Neil Cross, and award-winning producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, comes an extraordinary action adventure with an unexpected moral center where one can't be sure whether the pirates or the British crown are the villains.

Latest 'Crossbones' News

John Malkovich Is Blackbeard in First Crossbones Trailer

Luther creator Neil Cross is behind this 10-episode series about the fearless pirate Blackbeard and his quest for swashbuckling supremacy.

04.22.2014

Brian Gallagher

NBC Reveals Full Lineup of New Shows for the 2013 - 2014 Season

The network is planning to bring on six new comedies, eight new dramas and three new alternative shows.

05.12.2013

Harout Harmanian

John Malkovich Is Blackbeard in NBC's Crossbones

The celebrated actor lands his first ever TV gig in the United States for this 10-episode NBC series from Luther creator Neil Cross.

03.11.2013

Brian Gallagher