The Walrus is becalmed in the Sargasso Sea, leaving the crew stranded with no wind and rapidly depleting rations.
As Woodes Rogers’ fleet approaches, the pirates struggle to organize a defense.
Silver confronts Flint while rowing toward a whale carcass for food. He confesses to stealing the Urca gold and selling the information to Rackham, asserting that they must now operate as equal partners rather than rivals.
Captain Flint begins to hallucinate Miranda Barlow, reflecting his deepening isolation and self-hatred.
This report analyzes (titled "XXI"), which focuses on the survival struggle of the Walrus crew in the Sargasso Sea and the shifting political landscape of Nassau. Episode Overview Title: XXI Director: Alik Sakharov Writers: Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine Original Air Date: February 6, 2016 Major Plot Developments 1. The Doldrums (The Walrus Crew)
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The crew's desperation leads to the execution of two crewmen accused of stealing rations, which further strains the men's loyalty. 2. The Defense of Nassau
Rogers faces pressure from Spain to recover their gold or see Nassau razed to the ground. Eleanor Guthrie continues to advise him on how to manipulate the pirate factions. Character Dynamics & Themes