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BLACK SAILS SPOILERS BELOW

First of all, THANK YOU for the ask. And I'M SO SORRY it has taken me this long to answer it. AND. I'm SO SORRY that when I attempted to answer it I accidentally deleted the ask instead of saving. 

I agree with you that the relationship between James, Thomas, and Miranda can be interpreted in many different ways. And yet it is still so incredibly detailed and well drawn. In a way, it really reminds me of my other favorite trio- Max, Anne Bonny, and Jack Rackham- and also the eventual relationship between Anne, Jack, and Mark/Mary Read. 

Now I haven’t done my rewatch yet, but I personally interpreted Thomas as gay and Miranda as polyamorous and I thought they had a marriage of convenience that eventually evolved into a true loving marriage even if it was not one that included sex- and I’m actually not completely sure that it didn’t include sex either- it was just the feeling I got. I will have to rewatch. I interpreted James as bisexual because he was attracted to Miranda as well as Thomas. Though I believe he fell in love with Thomas first and grew to love Miranda later. I do believe that Thomas was his true love, if that makes sense.

I know that some people think that James is gay and perhaps he originally started his affair with Miranda because he was affected by heteronormative society he lived in - like a case of compulsive heterosexuality. and that is a valid interpretation as well. I see this a lot with Anne too. I interpret her as bisexual. But I know a lot of people interpret her as being a lesbian and that Jack is so entwined with her life that it would be unbearable for her to leave him. I think that is a valid interpretation- and it is actually one that rings true to things I have wondered about my own sexual identity. But the beautiful thing about James and Anne is that whether or not they identify as bisexual or gay or lesbian, that doesn’t really change anything about the way they love the people they love and there is something so affirming and beautifully queer about that. 

Recently I have found a lot of comfort in the term queer because it includes all of those thoughts and feelings and wonderings about our identities. Like, was James a gay man performing heteronormativity who, nonetheless, grew to love Miranda as well as Thomas because of all the shit they’d been through after Thomas’ “death” or a bisexual man? Was Anne Bonny a lesbian who met her Jack so young that she hadn’t figured her identify out yet- but then they were so platonically in love at that point that she wanted to share her life and lovers with him instead of leaving him? Or was she bisexual? Does it matter? There is a fluidity of sexuality in both stories that I find very affirming. I still personally think that they are both bisexual characters, but I do think the other interpretations of their sexualities are just as valid.

While we are on the subject, I feel like there is also a lot of gender non-conformity going on with Anne and Jack- both individually and with the entire dynamic of their relationship. And then Mark shows up in the last episode to join their crew and you realize that both Anne and Jack are attracted to him and you know that they were historically in a polyamorous relationship... basically I am saying I want the Anne/Jack/Mark Black Sails sequel: exploring gender nonconformity and polyamory on the high seas....

maxannejack sex scene “this is great!”

Max puts her thumb in Jack’s mouth: “oh my gosh YESSSS” then about Anne’s face “it’s not just for you! everybody can have fun”

about Jack: “he couldn’t even put pants on, my dude. he has a flat small ass, I just want to say” (pffffft)

about Flint and fort “I can’t believe he’s doing this :(”

Silver has Billy chained up. Silver: before I know what you’re going to say to the men, I can’t let you say anything to the men

Lauren: at least he’s nice about it. he’s def not sinister. he’s a trickster but he’s not evil. he’s chaotic neutral. (AT LEAST HE’S NICE ABOUT IT LOL)

“I feel like Thomas needs to drop the Nassau thing”

“I’m still not on Flint’s side”

about James: “why are you so invested in this Nassau thing???”

about James and the Hamiltons: “they should all be together, the three of them! is that a thing?? can that be a thing??” (Me: eyes emoji but staying quiet)

“okay Vane’s still alive. he needs to rain hellfire on Flint. I hope this ends with Vane killing Flint. I think that’s how this needs to end unfortunately.” (OH MY GODDDD)

Richard Guthrie: you’re a smart girl Eleanor

Lauren: is she tho? I would have bailed out of this situation... a lot of different times

Alfred Hamilton shows up: “uh oh mr pleasant is here”

After Flint is discharged from the Navy: “oh noooo he’s about to make a big mistake”

about Flint: “he’s a vengeful bitch I can tell”

about charlotte and Jack: “he set it right on her drawing! how dare you!”

Featherstone and the articles: “this guy is sexist”

“ughhhh stupid mennnn”

“we need a ship full of lady pirates”

about Jack and Anne and the articles: “oh nooo he’s gonna make a poor choice isn’t he”

Billy @ Silver: why are you the one here defending him?

Lauren: “Gay reasons”

about Silver: “Well it’s true. He’s very charismatic with his very blue eyes”

“we like Randall, we stan Randall”

Silver releases Billy: “why is there so much sexual tension here. excuse me. is this a ship? can I ship this?” (Me: I mean yes it is lol)

“Jay are you upset that Silver doesn’t get more screentime?” (Me: uhhhh I mean I always want to see him but I think he gets a good amount.)

Thomas approaches James

Lauren: “now kiss” (me: -holding my hand over my mouth to keep it closed-)

Then... Lauren: “ARE THEY GONNA KISS OH MY GOSH -BIG GASP- THEY ARE OH SHIT I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING I DID NOT THINK THAT WAS ACTUALLY GOING TO HAPPEN”

“I’m kind of shook. I called it but like jokingly”

“man they were all three together like I wanted... but it went real sideways”

“I was wondering if there was going to be guy gay things in this show. it was only ladies up to this point”

Sees the inscription: “oh JAMESSSS. It was covered up before. THIS WHOLE THING IS FOR GAY REASONS??”

“THIS WHOLE SHOW IS GAY REASONS” (Indeed!)

Vane leaps in: “oh no oh nooooo. well I guess get em Vane!

Gen Lauren thoughts at this point:

About Flint: “Okay but I still don’t like him, that still does not... no. That’s cool, but it’s still murder y’know. All the reasons I said last time. Being gay is not an excuse Flint, you’re still a motherfucker. Sucks that you went through that dude, but you could have made other choices. I don’t feel like he’s honoring Thomas by doing this. I doubt Thomas would be pleased with this. He’s just having gay rage I guess... Is gay rage a thing?

He’s still a motherfucker, he gives into violence too much, he only cares about himself. He’s going about this the wrong way and leaving a trail of bodies”

About MaxAnneJack: “aw man poor Jack is in a tough situation and I hope Anne comes around and understands but like oof. that sucked. they’re my favorite storyline, I want things to work out for them.”

Bonus:

Lauren; did you ever think I'd make it this far into the show?

Me: I mean, I'd Hoped. I'm very happy 😁

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Me: well even tho you hate Flint at least you can finally read my bdsm smut lmao