National Geographic presents

Pirates: Behind the Legends

“A swashbuckling adventure; the true and untold story of the history of pirates.”

20241 seasonCompletedTV-14Drama

National Geographic presents

Pirates: Behind the Legends

“A swashbuckling adventure; the true and untold story of the history of pirates.”

20241 seasonCompletedTV-14Drama

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Documentary

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.

§ Keywords

what it's about

based on true story pirate character study pirate ship fictional biography legendary hero semi-biographical fictionalized history legends sea pirates historical documentary based on real person based on legends

§ Crew

behind the camera

Producers

Anna O'Malley

Daniel Sharp

§ Cast

8 of 16

as Self - Author & History Presenter

§ Seasons

1 season · 8 episodes

Season 1

2024 · 8 ep

§ Where to watch

3 ways

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Disney Plus

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YouTube TV

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