[s4e4] Xxxii. Review

" XXXII " (Season 4, Episode 4) of Black Sails is a pivotal installment that marks the beginning of the end for the central alliance between Captain Flint and Long John Silver. Critics generally praise the episode for its complex character dynamics and high-stakes deal-making.

Notes that "everyone in this show has lost" and questions if anyone can truly win at this point.

: The episode begins to tear their "thick as thieves" partnership apart. Billy Bones successfully exploits Silver's vulnerabilities—specifically his feelings for Madi—while Flint makes an executive decision to strike a deal with Eleanor Guthrie, largely against Silver's wishes.

: Reviewers from Roar Cat Reads and Den of Geek highlight the episode's focus on the futility of vengeance. This is exemplified by the brutal slave revolt on the plantations and Anne Bonny's harrowing, tenacious fight to the death. Critical Consensus Rating / Verdict Commentary Den of Geek 4 out of 5 stars

: Eleanor Guthrie proposes a massive exchange: she will surrender the British fort and troops in Nassau in exchange for the buried Urca de Lima treasure and safe passage for herself and her people.

: Eleanor Guthrie is noted for regaining her "authority, experience, and know-how," behaving as a commander born for the role.

: While quieter than the season premiere, the "running fight to the fort" is cited as a high-quality action sequence.

Highlights the tension when Flint and Silver realize they are no longer on the same page regarding Nassau's future.