Black Sails

XXVIII - S3-E10

Continuity mistake: When Billy starts writing the letter to Max, he starts in the far upper left corner. But then later when she is actually reading it, the writing starts lower and closer to the center.

Friso94

Season 3 generally

Continuity mistake: The governor is sick in bed. He is resting his head on a pillow with an embroidered pattern. On the next shot, the pillow is different and the fabric is solid. (00:14:00)

ppdixx

I. - S1-E1

Factual error: The men rowing the longboat into the wharf at Nassau are completely hopeless oarsmen. Needless to say, 18th century sailors would have been expert oarsmen. Untrained 21st century actors are not.

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XXVII - S3-E9

Captain Hornegold: Break our course, come about on the starboard tack.
First mate: Break off our pursuit, sir?
Captain Hornegold: Unless you'd like to make our approach into the teeth of his broadside.

Friso94

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