'Fans React to Iconic Scene in Our Flag Means Death'

The first three episodes of Our Flag Means Death season 2 have been released, and fans are loving the emotional reunion between Stede and Ed. The scene, set to Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work," has left viewers in tears. Fan art and discussions about the significance of the scene are already circulating. With five more episodes to go, the drama between Stede and Ed is far from over.

The highly anticipated second season of Our Flag Means Death has premiered with its first three episodes, and it is already shaping up to be an extraordinary continuation of the captivating love story between Stede Bonnet (played by Rhys Darby) and Blackbeard (played by Taika Waititi). The third episode, in particular, concludes on a remarkably poignant note, leaving fans exhilarated and eager for more.

Before delving into the details, let's quickly recap season 1. Stede and Ed finally confront their feelings for each other, but Stede's apprehensions about potentially ruining Ed's life cause him to hesitate. Season 2 picks up with Stede reuniting with most of his crew, finding himself at the Republic of Pirates and aboard the ship of Zheng Yi Sao, also known as Susan (portrayed by Ruibo Qian). Stede's primary focus is on unraveling the mystery of Ed's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Ed has fully embraced his Blackbeard persona, committing heinous acts and instilling fear in his crew. Eventually, his actions become unbearable for them, leading them to abandon him, assuming he is dead.

In a state of limbo between life and death, Ed, accompanied by his sadistic former captain, experiences a breakthrough. He realizes that he no longer wishes to be a murderous scourge, yet he grapples with self-loathing and a belief that he is undeserving of love. Stede, believing Ed to be deceased, eventually discovers him, leading to a peculiar reunion. Stede pleads for Ed to wake up, while Ed envisions Stede appearing as a golden merman deep beneath the ocean's surface. This captivating scene, accompanied by Kate Bush's poignant track "This Woman's Work," evokes a range of emotions, blending humor, sentimentality, and catharsis. The episode concludes with a lingering shot of Ed and Stede tightly holding each other's hands, as if the world has finally aligned as it should.

The reactions from fans have been pouring in since the episode aired. Many are astounded by the emotional weight of the scene, especially considering the year-long wait for this long-awaited reunion. The significance of the chosen song has not gone unnoticed, with fans noting that this is the second time in recent years that a Kate Bush track has elicited such powerful emotions, the first being "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" in Stranger Things. Some fans have even spent their lunch breaks immersing themselves in the beauty of "This Woman's Work." It is safe to say that the impact of this scene will resonate for a long time to come.

Unsurprisingly, fan art inspired by the episode has already begun to emerge, and one can only hope to see countless more depictions of MerStede in the future.

Others have astutely pointed out why the scene's pathos resonates so profoundly. If Ed, with all his flaws and complexities, is deserving of love, then perhaps it suggests that all of us, despite our own imperfections, are also deserving of love and acceptance.

Oh, the heartache! However, there are still five more episodes to come before the season reaches its conclusion, leaving us with the sense that the drama between Stede and Ed is far from over. After all, there is the unresolved matter of Stede abandoning Ed to return to his loveless marriage. Nevertheless, the fact remains that they have found each other once again, and that in itself is a cause for celebration. Ah, why does it suddenly feel so dusty in here?