Our Flag Means Death: Unpacking Season 2's Deep Meanings & Queer Story

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Reactions to Our Flag Means Death season 2 have been pretty universally positive, but what is it about this charming, romantic pirate comedy that audiences love so much? Today we’re unpacking the show’s deeper messages, taking a look at why the show works so well, and exploring where a possible season 3 could take our favorite pirates!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Deeper Messages of "Our Flag Means Death"
01:08 - The Dysfunctional Pirate Crew
02:17 - Steve's journey to becoming a real pirate
03:22 - The Pitfalls of Building a Personal Brand
04:29 - Toxic Masculinity and Repressed Trauma
05:33 - Leaving Toxic Masculinity Behind
06:38 - Acceptance and Love within the Crew
07:48 - LGBTQ+ Representation in Love Stories
08:55 - Acknowledging the Problem of Representation
09:59 - Sailor couples and civil unions
11:02 - A New Adventure Begins
12:06 - The Future of Steed and Ed's Relationship
13:11 - Subscribe and Turn on Notifications
CREDITS
Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough
Associate Producer: Tyler Allen
Writer: Jessica Babineaux
Narrator: Jessica Babineaux
Video Editor: Tyler Allen
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Our Flag Means Death: Unpacking Season 2's Deep Meanings & Queer Story

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@thetake 6 ай бұрын

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@m3rrys0ngstr3ss 6 ай бұрын

You're right that the diversity of relationships absolutely sells the show - this series can be wacky as hell, and I mean that as a compliment, and seeing all these people deciding to still pursue love and queer joy is a necessary grounding. I don't know about anyone else, but the whole episode with Calypso's Birthday, especially Izzy finding his place in it, almost had me in tears.

@yoshimasu_k 6 ай бұрын

Izzy's character arc was extremely well written and of course fantastically performed!!! 🥲

@arianewinter4266 6 ай бұрын

@@yoshimasu_k I am crying right now, where I live I cant watch the show, he was my favorit in the first season I hoped for an redempton ark, now I learn he got one and still got killed of . . .

@yoshimasu_k 6 ай бұрын

@@arianewinter4266 😢😢😢

@ALeXZVaMpYRoCkZ 6 ай бұрын

I truly became so fond of Izzy and the crew embracing him and he embracing them back was so heart warming, Calypso's birthday was definitely a beautiful episode. I love every character in the crew, and I hope we see another season of OFMD.

@gitlashooster2179 5 ай бұрын

This show is so funny, charming and ruthless. It really talks about so many themes in a ridiculous but genuine way. It's my favorite show right now.

@aval00 6 ай бұрын

If I could describe the show in a word, it would be safe. It's a breath of fresh air to watch a show that is so unabashedly queer and goes all in on it to the point where it cannot be misinterpreted. I've definitely been burned by queerbaity shows before, but you don't realize how hurtful it can be to experience those stories until you see a story that does the opposite and reminds you that you deserve joy and happiness regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation. I hope more people watch the show after this video!

@freddyjafar1490 6 ай бұрын

looking at you schmoopanatural hehehehe

@Huntress4455 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for talking about this incredible show! I've never seen a series so unabashedly queer and accepting of everyone. Stede and Edward have captured my heart and their story will stay with me forever :) Hoping for season 3 renewal news soon!

@alenayushkevich8159 6 ай бұрын

FINALLY the show starts to get the recognition it deserves. I adore this show. And I'm so glad my favorite channel is talking about it, it's actually shocking!

@francescakyanda9182 3 ай бұрын

All the queer normativity was so refreshing, and so was the diversity! Plus this show was so chaotic and hilarious 😂

@witchplease9695 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love how kind the show is.

@Natala00 6 ай бұрын

Check out Good Omens next, the two shows goes hand in hand. Instead of a dark leather wearing pirate in love with a bookish blond pirate, you have a dark leather-wearing demon in love with a bookish blond angel. Both funny, both a gay romcom in their own complicated ways. And the writers are fans of each others series. And the fan base loves both.

@tunazzinamehjabin5118 6 ай бұрын

Not until season 3 releases. I know what happens in season 2 finale from spoilers. 😢

@Natala00 6 ай бұрын

@@tunazzinamehjabin5118I still recommend watching season 2 if you have not. A lot of attention is given to the spoiler in the last episode, but the season itself is very cute. And season 3 wont come out until at least 2025, assuming they finish filming next year.

@tunazzinamehjabin5118 6 ай бұрын

So I take it that the season itself is worth the ending of S2. Will watch ASAP. Thank you! 💚

@Natala00 6 ай бұрын

Season 2 is worth it. It's adorable.@@tunazzinamehjabin5118

@AnitaLife27 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately season 2 is so bad overall, I turned in my fan card, it was written like a lame sit com. Season 1 is a masterpiece.

@AnitaLife27 6 ай бұрын

Omg, a promo that is well written by someone who understand the show, 🙏 ❤🏴‍☠️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@koguma8823 6 ай бұрын

this show means so much to me. it makes me feel accepted and hopeful in a way i've never felt before. the story is splendid, the humor is on point, the visuals are brilliant and the performances are breathtaking. i had the time of my life this october, waking up on thursdays, shaking in excitement to watch the new episodes the moment they came out. i want a season 3 more than anything. i doubt i'll ever get sick of this show

@fabianepsykoze 29 күн бұрын

People who think we love OFMD because of pirates should watch this video to understand why this is actually one of the best shows ever made...

@TehMael 6 ай бұрын

Yeeeessss finally some pirates!! ❤❤ This show is one of a kind, absolitely brilliant

@tasha4293 6 ай бұрын

I love this show so much, so glad you're discussing it!

@codemonkeys7 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video about a charmingly unique show. Here’s to season three!

@zombiehampster1397 6 ай бұрын

The show tells a bold story that is more current to reality and its good that these kinds of storys exist. I am enjoying it more and more and am a fan of Darby since Conchords, but the cast is fantastic and interesting. The show grows on you quickly, and the end of season 1 was fantastic. I was constantly reevaluting my perception of the show without breaking my immersion.

@88savoie 6 ай бұрын

I love it because it’s a uniquely queernormative show. It’s not a story about queer people in a straight world.

@ActressSarah 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE THIS SHOW IM SO HAPPY YOU TALKED ABOUT IT WE NEEDDDD S3

@gosiataszarek6715 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for covering this beautiful show. Highly recommended!

@StedeBonnetsCravat 6 ай бұрын

I'm so excited you're covering my absolute favorite show! It truly is something unique and wonderful! 🥰❤

@yoonahkang7384 5 ай бұрын

I cant believe a show like this exists. What a time to be alive!!!

@brunaengel1 4 ай бұрын

And they went and cancelled it 😭😭😭

@chrissiem3958 5 ай бұрын

I feel like this show is queer pirates meets Ted Lasso, and I am HERE FOR IT! 😊❤

@TheInvisibleShadow95 4 ай бұрын

I think this is one of my fav outfits of yours ❤ totally something i could see myself wearing

@AnotherDamnFandomShow 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this delightful summary. You get it! Have you signed the petition to save season 3?

@ckrwgn3753 6 ай бұрын

I love this show so much. It’s so refreshing to see a character realize their queerness later in life. And I love that everyone on the ship is just allowed to be who they are. It’s such a goofy, wholesome, healing show!

@dizzymlizzyo4122 6 ай бұрын

thank you so much! this show is awesome!

@tunazzinamehjabin5118 6 ай бұрын

Our flag means gay. At some point- the knives in their flag gotta turn into rainbow color, or the kitty's gotta turn into a rainbow kitty, or a kitty with rainbow overhead.

@chelmrtz 6 ай бұрын

OFMD is so gay and I love it

@Marie-cq5td 6 ай бұрын

So underrated ❤

@tamarasantacruz4286 6 ай бұрын

I really love this show ❤

@valeriedefarias 4 ай бұрын

Still can’t believe it got canceled :(

@Marie-cq5td 6 ай бұрын

Yes please.

@amuletk 6 ай бұрын

Roger Whittaker, the Last Farewell should be an ending song to this show.

@arielle222 6 ай бұрын

I love this show so so sososo much! Def feels like it's healing me from years of queerbaiting bs. Best soup I've ever had.

@garretwoeller7669 2 ай бұрын

Great show second season had pacing issues too quick but im the end I hope it gets picked back up

@tabathastaples7884 3 ай бұрын

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Stay Humble / It's Never Luck !!!!!!! Amen

@mjparker5749 2 ай бұрын

Except Ed never sincerely apologizes lol

@cravidana1182 6 ай бұрын

I loved this show so much. I cried so bad. Like, the last thing I expected was to cry watching such show, but I did. But this show made me think. It's something that has been on my mind for some time now. I've watched Down Low with Zachary Quinto which is a silly comedy and still made me emotional at the end. And then Our Flag means death. Both comedies. And then, I'm watching Fellow Travelers. It's a drama but it proves my point. How is it that male homosexuality is portrayed more often, with more layers and in such a beautiful, kind, complex and multidimensional way, but we don't see the same thing for female homosexuality? At best we have a bisexual character, at worst we have a teenager whose homosexuality is completely filtered through the male gaze, and whose homosexuality is supposed to be sexy instead of a real thing, instead of love. I hate it that misogyny robs us from real complex representation of female homosexuality. The last series I actually enjoyed the portrayal of gay women was in the last season of Master of none. I crave for real characters, real love between love you are deeply and madly in love with each other, but are also complex in their individuality and just full of problems and joy and love. I want to see real portrayal of lesbian relationships with all of its humanity and complexity.

@wwaxwork 6 ай бұрын

Male writers. Most writers are still male, so they tell their story.

@cravidana1182 6 ай бұрын

@@theforgetfulalchemist where did I say it said it was a problem? 🙄 All I said is that often, when female queerness is represented, we have at best a bisexual character. It's very rare to see well made TV series with gay women. And often, bisexuality in women is also poorly represented and done so through heavy male gaze.

@marcoquirozreyes9834 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always Could you make a video about muslim and arab representation and tropes due to resent events ?

@Minhee_is_Minhee 15 күн бұрын

Unfortunately no season 3 🥲

@henrywestridge7298 2 ай бұрын

Overall I loved the show. What I didn't love was the inclusion of some actors that I didn't care for before this show ie: ex SNL actors. I just could not separate them from their previous gigs. I did, however, believe Taika Waititi as Black Beard. On an unrelated note, What We Do in the Shadows TV show was disappointing. I loved the original movie. Cheers!

@Marie-cq5td 6 ай бұрын

Pwetty pwease

@oscarlaz2711 6 ай бұрын

rip Izzy im still mad

@arianewinter4266 6 ай бұрын

I am crying, where I live I cant watch the show and just learend they killed my baby

@lanzinator4734 6 ай бұрын

Taika Waititi does not stand with Palestine so I will no longer support his content. 🇵🇸

@wwaxwork 6 ай бұрын

You didn't read the letter did you? At no point did the letter even mention Palestine. It was all about Hamas. Now you're not saying that a group of terrorists were correct are you? They also don't say bomb Palestine they say to take only the steps needed to defend themselves. I say this as someone that thinks Israel has gone way too far and is now attempting genocide by the way. But hey take a black and white stand on a issue full of grey, such staunch unbending mindsets are only how we got in this horrible murderous mess in the first place.

@typical_snowflake 6 ай бұрын

Aaaand we don't care. Really. Respectfully. Your comment is like somebody passing by a barbecue video to say he is vegan. Good for you. Now walk.

@lanzinator4734 6 ай бұрын

@@wwaxwork I said nothing about the letter. Taika has remained silent in the face of Israeli apartheid and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

@johnwerner69 6 ай бұрын

@@lanzinator4734why would he comment on something that's been going on for 75+ years?

@lanzinator4734 6 ай бұрын

@@johnwerner69 11,000+ Palestinians dead since the seige began. 4000+ children. Dozens of Israeli hostages killed by Israeli bombs, funded and provided by America who could easily pressure for a ceasefire. And no end to these horrors in sight.