How many episodes are in Our Flag Means Death season 2 on Max? When is it releasing in the UK?

Rhys Darby in Our Flag Means Death season 2
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Ahoy there, UK viewers – Our Flag Means Death season 2 is now available to watch across the pond. Four months after the new batch of episodes premiered on Max, they're now streaming on BBC iPlayer, and the season is also getting a weekly release on terrestrial television courtesy of BBC Two. Of course, this may be the last time we set sail with Stede Bonnet and co. now that the show has been canceled, but there's a dedicated fan campaign to bring the series back for round three. 

If you've been meaning to start (or rewatch) Our Flag Means Death season 2, there's no better time. We've got a full episode, a release schedule for its UK run on BBC Two, and a guide to watching from elsewhere in the world, too.  

How many episodes of Our Flag Means Death season 2 are there?

Leslie Jones and Taika Waititi in Our Flag Means Death season 2

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There are eight episodes total in Our Flag Means Death season 2, which were released on Max over the course of three weeks.

  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 1 – Impossible Birds
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 2 – Red Flags
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 3 – The Innkeeper
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 4 – Fun and Games
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 5 – The Curse of the Seafaring Life
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 6 – Calypso's Birthday
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 7 – Man on Fire
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 8 – Mermen

Where can you watch Our Flag Means Death season 2?

Ruibo Qian in Our Flag Means Death season 2

(Image credit: Max)

Watch Our Flag Means Death season 2 from anywhere in the world

Vico Ortiz and Madeleine Sami in Our Flag Means Death season 2

(Image credit: Max)

It's possible to watch Our Flag Means Death season 2 on Max in a number of countries around the world. However, in some places, you may find yourself geo-blocked from doing so, but a VPN helps you to get around that obstacle.

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When is Our Flag Means Death season 2 coming to the UK?

Our Flag Means Death season 2

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As of February 5, 2024, Our Flag Means Death season 2 is now available to stream in the UK on BBC iPlayer, four months after its US premiere. 

All eight episodes are streaming now, but the show is also airing weekly on BBC Two if you'd rather tune in for a more traditional viewing experience. New episodes will be released every Monday at 10pm GMT, and you can see the full release schedule below:

  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 1 – out now!
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 2 – February 12
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 3 – February 19
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 4 – February 26
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 5 – March 4
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 6 – March 11
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 7 – March 18
  • Our Flag Means Death season 2 episode 8 – March 25

For more viewing inspiration, fill out your watch list with our picks of the other best new TV shows coming your way this year and beyond.

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