I'm glad Mary isn't treated just as an obstacle for Stede but is a real character of her own, and that the show doesn't sugarcoat Stede's actions while still being sympathetic to both of them.
Yes! Oftentimes in shows where a male main character is in an arranged/unhappy marriage, the woman tends to just get reduced to 'the bitch wife'. I'm so, so glad this show takes that in a different direction and shows how despite the fact that she was unhappy too, she was trying to make it work and feels like her own character. They both have their own sides in this story
I love how OFMD is honestly just a fanfiction of the historical theory that the irl Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard were a thing. Even if the theory is true or not its a banger show.
Re. "why did people do arranged marriages"...property! That's why his dad said only peasants marry for love - because they don't have any property worth speaking of to pass on or consolidate. Historically in many (patriarchal) cultures marriage was about ensuring heirs and passing on property, and not about being HAPPY with a partner. In fact, there is a lot of Medieval era literature that debates whether it is possible to have love in a marriage or whether there will always be too much duty involved and therefore love can only exist OUTSIDE marriage!
And that's why 'love for love's sake' and courting others while married was considered so romantic. Guinevire and Lancelot basically evolved out of attitudes that Guinevire and Arthur are married so shouldn't have a spark.
7:58 - Blackbeard behaves like a superstar dealing with his Groupies while his crew understands that even if the crew of the Revenge are fellow pirates, they will be dealt with the usual cold-blooded way. He is used to being feared by his foes and respected by other pirates, so he switches between congenial banter and intimidation.
I'm so excited for you to see the rest of this. The Stede & Ed character dynamic is what really makes the show extra special and now that they're together you get to see all that glorious magic. 😊
For the anecdote, as you may now Stede Bonnet alias the Gentleman Pirate actually existed, and the quote « discomfort in a married state » ( the title of the episode and smt Stede says in the episode to Ed ) IS actually a quote from the real Stede Bonnet ! ( either smt he wrote or talked about, can’t quite remember, but probably wrote !) about himself / his marriage
I was amused by "He can mimic snoring really well" because if you watch Rhys Darby's comedy, he mimics all kinds of stuff - he basically made a career out of vocal stimming 🤣 Delightful as always! Looking forward to the next one!
It's insane how "Discomfort in a married state" comes directly from historical documents on Stede Bonnet (the assumed reason for his pirating gig), but in this episode it not only describes the issue of Mary and Stede, but also, figuratively, Izzy and Ed.
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOUR REACTIONS FROM HERE!!! HONESTLY YOU'RE NOT READY 😂❤❤ Edit: I agree with u sm with the simarities with Helluva Boss!! Stolas reminds me A LOT of Stede ✨️ Also, I rlly hope Elijah reacts to this sometime!! ❤😅
12:41 the implication that aziracrow is gayer than blackbonnet sure is a TAKE (not wrong, it’s just hilarious) I also appreciate you catching that they’re the outliers among their crew this early on!!
I absolutely adore your enthusiasm over this show and I can't wait for the upcoming reactions (next episode's my favourite 💖💖💖) I love Stede as a dad, he's so sweet (unlike his own 🤬) I'm still not over the fact that they made 1717 a leap year in this, I find it absolutely hilarious 🤣 The lighthouse plan is amazing. Fun fact: Taika Waititi (Ed) directed episode 1 of this season. ( he also directed the last two Thor movies, so you going off to look for a hammer in the middle of this reaction was very unintentionally funny 😆)
5:41 There was a comic with Stede saying glad he never jad sex with a woman. Ed's like, you have kids??? Stede goes why's that important????? And now I fully believe he's not their bio dad
I just realized we are throwing Morgan to the wolves again.... Because I know they are going to love Calypso's Birthday but going to hate Mermen I am so sorry Morgan
ALL ABOARD THE GREAT SHIP, BLACKBONNET!! Srsly tho, the first time I watched this episode was a trip. I was on an overnight flight, and I hadn't slept in over 24 hours, but I forgot to bring my usual sleep meds for my insomnia with me, so I decided to binge something instead of just starting at the wall thinking about how much I wished I could be sleeping right now. I'd been wanting to see OFMD, so when I saw it was an option to stream, I took it! ...Buuut I reacted to it a lot like you did, so you can imagine my gay sleep-deprived ass trying not to SQUEAL in a quiet and cramped airplane as everyone else around me was trying to sleep every time Stede and Blackbeard interacted
I heard about this show a week or so after the last episode aired. I went in blind as well and watched the entire thing in one sitting. Then I watched it over and over again everyday for months. Excessive? Yes. Healing? Also yes. I actually recorded my reactions because I was thinking about starting a reaction channel, but I chickened out. Lol!
Some of Stede's memories seem like they could be a bit inaccurate (rosy memory of playing with children after wife has said these games give them nightmares. -/-?)
It's possible, but I feel it's also not uncommon for kids to enjoy things that also can end up giving them nightmares after. Like in modern times, wanting to watch a movie or show, and enjoying said movie/show, but still getting nightmares from it when they go to sleep
Hey. Thought you might wanna k ow that there’s a Murder Drones fan animatic called Murder Drones: Intermission. It takes place between episodes 4 and 5 and many people have decided that it should be canon.
Your confusion at the end here is actually a subject of debate in the fandom *to this day*. What were Ed's intentions here? Was he lying to Stede? or to Izzy? Did *Ed* even know? His mind is a fun one to speculate on and it only gets more interesting the more we see!
@demo2823 He didn't create the show, though - the creator was David Jenkins, and Taika Waititi only directed one episode. And he didn't write any of the episodes. At least according to IMDb.
It's a historic fact that Blackbeard really, really liked silk. Apparently there are just some people who especially enjoy rubbing it on their skin as an innocent kink.
Morgan assuming pirates had lots of wealth made me chuckle. Nope, pirates only barely survived, and barely had food. And often starved. They usually didn't survive until 25 and died in horrible ways.
If possible I'd like to recommend a show called "Centaurworld" it's an animated show with incredibly likable goofball characters with a very interesting story. It only ran for 2 seasons so it's not too long but I really think it is something that you would like if you could please give it a watch at some point. Thank you and love your reactions!
I'm glad Mary isn't treated just as an obstacle for Stede but is a real character of her own, and that the show doesn't sugarcoat Stede's actions while still being sympathetic to both of them.
Yes! Oftentimes in shows where a male main character is in an arranged/unhappy marriage, the woman tends to just get reduced to 'the bitch wife'. I'm so, so glad this show takes that in a different direction and shows how despite the fact that she was unhappy too, she was trying to make it work and feels like her own character. They both have their own sides in this story
@@merobiba413 So important.
@@merobiba413a draw fee fan?
@@Inkwellington yep!
I love how OFMD is honestly just a fanfiction of the historical theory that the irl Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard were a thing. Even if the theory is true or not its a banger show.
When I first learned about arranged marriages, the couple wouldn’t actually meet till the actual wedding.
Not always the case (or even often, in a European context at least), but definitely a possibility!
In Our Flag Means Death every turn is a left and we somehow end up in a different location.
I love how Lucius can be seen counting everythime you see him in the background after he is told to do so. It is a great little nuanced detail.
Re. "why did people do arranged marriages"...property! That's why his dad said only peasants marry for love - because they don't have any property worth speaking of to pass on or consolidate. Historically in many (patriarchal) cultures marriage was about ensuring heirs and passing on property, and not about being HAPPY with a partner.
In fact, there is a lot of Medieval era literature that debates whether it is possible to have love in a marriage or whether there will always be too much duty involved and therefore love can only exist OUTSIDE marriage!
And that's why 'love for love's sake' and courting others while married was considered so romantic. Guinevire and Lancelot basically evolved out of attitudes that Guinevire and Arthur are married so shouldn't have a spark.
17:14 He's so excited to share his interest with someone 😭
7:58 - Blackbeard behaves like a superstar dealing with his Groupies while his crew understands that even if the crew of the Revenge are fellow pirates, they will be dealt with the usual cold-blooded way. He is used to being feared by his foes and respected by other pirates, so he switches between congenial banter and intimidation.
12:50
THAT VERY SUSPICIOUS “I don’t know” GOT ME LAUGHING SO HARD
25:00 They're already ON the ship, Morgan, it's called the Revenge
"Ships on ships" would be a good alternate title for OFMD.
Nooooo we as a fandom LOVE mary. Don't feel bad! She's awesome!
This is a very shippable show. And it IS, after all, THE gay pirate show. We've got very openly gay Lucius, non-binary Jim, and so much more.
Blackbeard's full real name is actually 'Edward Teach'.
I'm so excited for you to see the rest of this. The Stede & Ed character dynamic is what really makes the show extra special and now that they're together you get to see all that glorious magic. 😊
you will need these handkerchiefs for OFMD too, possibly. it's a weird show, lots of stuff happens and some of it can bring you to tears ^^
Fun fact: Blackbeard's actual name was Edward Teach.
For the anecdote, as you may now Stede Bonnet alias the Gentleman Pirate actually existed, and the quote « discomfort in a married state » ( the title of the episode and smt Stede says in the episode to Ed ) IS actually a quote from the real Stede Bonnet !
( either smt he wrote or talked about, can’t quite remember, but probably wrote !) about himself / his marriage
I was amused by "He can mimic snoring really well" because if you watch Rhys Darby's comedy, he mimics all kinds of stuff - he basically made a career out of vocal stimming 🤣
Delightful as always! Looking forward to the next one!
It's insane how "Discomfort in a married state" comes directly from historical documents on Stede Bonnet (the assumed reason for his pirating gig), but in this episode it not only describes the issue of Mary and Stede, but also, figuratively, Izzy and Ed.
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOUR REACTIONS FROM HERE!!! HONESTLY YOU'RE NOT READY 😂❤❤
Edit: I agree with u sm with the simarities with Helluva Boss!! Stolas reminds me A LOT of Stede ✨️ Also, I rlly hope Elijah reacts to this sometime!! ❤😅
I've been screaming in gay the whole intro
Lucius half-heartedly pretending to work is such a mood 😂
12:41 the implication that aziracrow is gayer than blackbonnet sure is a TAKE (not wrong, it’s just hilarious)
I also appreciate you catching that they’re the outliers among their crew this early on!!
HA you got that right. Blackbonnet just radiates gay
I absolutely adore your enthusiasm over this show and I can't wait for the upcoming reactions (next episode's my favourite 💖💖💖)
I love Stede as a dad, he's so sweet (unlike his own 🤬)
I'm still not over the fact that they made 1717 a leap year in this, I find it absolutely hilarious 🤣
The lighthouse plan is amazing.
Fun fact: Taika Waititi (Ed) directed episode 1 of this season. ( he also directed the last two Thor movies, so you going off to look for a hammer in the middle of this reaction was very unintentionally funny 😆)
This is where the show REALLY begins! It's Stede and Blackbeard time BABY--!
27:51 was denial in its purest form
Aaaaand here is where the show really starts! Can't wait to see your reactions from now on, and don't worry we all are on the same ship!
5:41 There was a comic with Stede saying glad he never jad sex with a woman. Ed's like, you have kids??? Stede goes why's that important????? And now I fully believe he's not their bio dad
I just realized we are throwing Morgan to the wolves again.... Because I know they are going to love Calypso's Birthday but going to hate Mermen
I am so sorry Morgan
they* :)
@@mob99.9 thank you so much I am so sleep deprived that I didn't even realized
You do not understand how happy i am that your watching this dude😭i love this show sm and i love your reactions IM SO HYPE TO SEE MORE!!!
Morgan shipping a relationship is one of my favorite things!
28:39 When I first watched it I thought he was lying, but I knew for sure he wouldn't kill Stede
8:58 Blackbeard did it himself (headcanon)
I binged this show after watching ur last reaction 😂 top tier show thank you!!
I started the show so I could watch their reactions😂 ITS SO GOODD
ALL ABOARD THE GREAT SHIP, BLACKBONNET!!
Srsly tho, the first time I watched this episode was a trip. I was on an overnight flight, and I hadn't slept in over 24 hours, but I forgot to bring my usual sleep meds for my insomnia with me, so I decided to binge something instead of just starting at the wall thinking about how much I wished I could be sleeping right now. I'd been wanting to see OFMD, so when I saw it was an option to stream, I took it! ...Buuut I reacted to it a lot like you did, so you can imagine my gay sleep-deprived ass trying not to SQUEAL in a quiet and cramped airplane as everyone else around me was trying to sleep every time Stede and Blackbeard interacted
Yes! I've been waiting for you to see more of Blackbeard!
I heard about this show a week or so after the last episode aired. I went in blind as well and watched the entire thing in one sitting. Then I watched it over and over again everyday for months. Excessive? Yes. Healing? Also yes.
I actually recorded my reactions because I was thinking about starting a reaction channel, but I chickened out. Lol!
Stede: I don't have to come out of the closet. I just have to pull him in with me. Look at'em! He likes it here!
Some of Stede's memories seem like they could be a bit inaccurate (rosy memory of playing with children after wife has said these games give them nightmares. -/-?)
It's possible, but I feel it's also not uncommon for kids to enjoy things that also can end up giving them nightmares after. Like in modern times, wanting to watch a movie or show, and enjoying said movie/show, but still getting nightmares from it when they go to sleep
@@alex6027 Oh, sure, that's true. But I feel like the show is concerned with Stede coming to be honest with himself eventually.
I'm genuinely so excited to see you watching this show hehe
Hey. Thought you might wanna k ow that there’s a Murder Drones fan animatic called Murder Drones: Intermission. It takes place between episodes 4 and 5 and many people have decided that it should be canon.
Morgan's gaydar is a bit off, but I am sure they will get it calibrated soon :D
Your confusion at the end here is actually a subject of debate in the fandom *to this day*. What were Ed's intentions here? Was he lying to Stede? or to Izzy? Did *Ed* even know? His mind is a fun one to speculate on and it only gets more interesting the more we see!
I love your enthusiasm so much 😂❤ me, I did not squeal over GO but I squealed over this show. Like, such brilliant times ahead for you Morgan 🎉
Amazing how they managed to hold off on bringing Blackbeard in for this long.
Especially since Taika Waititi actually directed at least the first episode (I can't remember if he directed others).
@@sadfaeryIt's his show, he wrote most of it.
@demo2823 He didn't create the show, though - the creator was David Jenkins, and Taika Waititi only directed one episode. And he didn't write any of the episodes. At least according to IMDb.
It's a historic fact that Blackbeard really, really liked silk. Apparently there are just some people who especially enjoy rubbing it on their skin as an innocent kink.
Next week's episode is my favourite one.
Morgan assuming pirates had lots of wealth made me chuckle.
Nope, pirates only barely survived, and barely had food. And often starved. They usually didn't survive until 25 and died in horrible ways.
This is gonna make me go back into my OFMD obsession
Enjoying this series Sorry for all the hate you're getting, love your content
They're getting hate!??
@@bestboyholland3217 All over tiktok :( People like to shit on neurodivergent people for anything
YAYYY i was waiting for you to react to this episode :DD
Bonnet is such a romantic and its the most badass thing about him
Oh lord we re really into it now
They re damned ✌️ Good luck
I CANNOT wait for the next episode I CANNOT
Let's hope that you aren't getting "interference from a gay weather balloon" with your gaydar as Bender from Futurama would say.
If possible I'd like to recommend a show called "Centaurworld" it's an animated show with incredibly likable goofball characters with a very interesting story. It only ran for 2 seasons so it's not too long but I really think it is something that you would like if you could please give it a watch at some point. Thank you and love your reactions!
I need those stickers now
29:00 lmao he was talking about steed and he is serious
Blackbeard is my favorite
Yesss I am so happy ❤❤
sorry guys blackbeard actually gets with me not stede 😔 /j
Whelp, if we’re calling dibs, Izzy’s mine!
*Now* it’s going off?
i don't know if i'd say stede is respectful to hostages, exactly...
Compared to other pirates he is😂
I don't know -- is it really better if they plan to kill some other poor patsy? :/
I know depression when i see it clearly blackbeard has got it
Where did you get that little stand thing with Alastor and Lillith at the startt??
Someone sent it to me! I included their socials in the video when I showed their business card
@@Morgan_Reacts oh okay. Thanks!
I noticed that your old reaction to the She-Ra finale got taken down. Any reason?
AAAAA YYAYYAYAYA LUV TIGISSS🩷🩷🩷
Let's go
💜🌈🏴☠️
When will it be TUA turn ?
Tua?
@@NatIsANerd The Umbrella Academy
Was this done before the truth or dare live stream as I thought u had to dress as a pirate ?
Oh I filmed up to episode 6 before my pirate stuff came in the mail. I will be dressed as a pirate for episode 7 dont worry!
Ah k looking forward to it purple beard lol
first :)!
second :)
ive been so exited for this tysm for giving me something to look forward to!! 😼🫶