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Pirates: Behind the Legends

7.020241 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDramaDocumentary

From legendary John Ward, immortalized in fiction as Jack Sparrow, and English explorer Francis Drake; branded Pirates by their enemies but heroes by their comrades, to the notorious Pirates of the Caribbean shrouded in myth.

DirectorDaniel Sharp
ProducersDaniel Sharp·Anna O'Malley

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Francis Drake - For Queen and Country
Jun 9, 2024 7.3
E2
Grace O’Malley - The Pirate Queen of Ireland
Jun 9, 2024 7.3
E3
John Ward - The English Pirate of North Africa
Jun 16, 2024 7.3
E4
Henry Morgan - The Lieutenant Pirate
Jun 16, 2024 7.7
E5
William Kidd - The Treasure Hunter
Jun 23, 2024 6.7
E6
Blackbeard
Jun 23, 2024 7.7
E7
Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read: Rebel Spirits
Jun 30, 2024 7.7
E8
Roberts - The Last Great Pirate
Jun 30, 2024 7.3

Cast · Directed by Daniel Sharp

BBBilly Boyd
Billy Boyd
Narrator (voice)
ACAnne Chambers
Anne Chambers
Self - Author
HFHarcourt T. Fuller
Harcourt T. Fuller
Self - Historian
IL
Iszi Lawrence
Self - Author & History Presenter
MMMartin Mares
Martin Mares
Self - Historian
RB
Richard Blakemore
Self - Historian
HC
Hannah Cusworth
Self - Historian
CK
Connie Kelleher
Self - Author
MH
Mark Hanna
Self - Historian

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Pirates: Behind the Legends — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pirates: Behind the Legends?

Pirates: Behind the Legends is streaming on Sky Go in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pirates: Behind the Legends on Netflix?

No, Pirates: Behind the Legends is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go.

Is Pirates: Behind the Legends on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Pirates: Behind the Legends isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go instead.

Where can I watch Pirates: Behind the Legends for free?

Pirates: Behind the Legends is available on Sky Go in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Pirates: Behind the Legends?

Pirates: Behind the Legends has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of Pirates: Behind the Legends out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of Pirates: Behind the Legends are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Pirates: Behind the Legends?

No — Pirates: Behind the Legends ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Pirates: Behind the Legends based on a true story?

Yes — Pirates: Behind the Legends is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).