This is an excellent episode of this wonderful series. It is theatrical to the core, with grand spectacle organized by Stede the Gentleman Pirate to impress the Dread Pirate Blackbeard, whom he came to regard as a friend.
This friendship theme appears throughout the episode. Starting with enthusiastic awe Stede has for Blackbeard and his theatrics. Going strong with the "intervention" Izzy stages for his captain, whom he deems unhinged. And ending with the most tender of friendship confessions scenes ever.
The humour of Our Flag Means Death shine here with great acting by the whole cast, especially Rhys Darby as the excited, fangirling, oblivious and tender Stede Bonnet.