I'm a big fan of this show, and I truly like the characters. Coming off a long run with Sons of Anarchy as my guilty little pleasure, and Black Sails fills that void nicely. I thought I might lose interest when Louise Barnes (Miranda) was killed, but since she lives on in Flint's dreams, I am very happy. I hope that continues. SOA killed off favorite characters, too, I guess that makes the drama so real, but I''m glad Miranda's still around in some form. They don't have to have a bullet hole in her forehead every time, either.