The opening scene of Episode 6 of Our Flag Means Death season 2 paints a haunting picture of a lighthouse, where Ned Low, a man with a dark past, shares his grudging memories. He recounts his younger brother's musical prowess, contrasting it sharply with his own perceived shortcomings. While delivering his tormented soliloquy, he subjects another man to brutal torture, raging about Blackbeard's record of 88 consecutive raids at sea, a feat that Ned desperately wishes to surpass.
On the deck of The Revenge, Ed gazes out at the horizon, sensing a storm brewing, though the skies remain serene. Izzy's arrival interrupts his reverie, and Ed apologizes for his injured leg before retreating. Stede reveals to Ed the room filled with the spoils of their raids, a trove of riches that Ed sees as a repository of guilt. However, Stede proposes that they use the valuables for a noble purpose.
Meanwhile, Archie's lively tales from a lavish party enchant the crew, prompting them to agree that they've been lacking excitement lately. In a bid to liven up the mood, they decide to throw a celebration in honor of Calypso's birthday, a fictitious milestone. They inform Stede and Ed of their plans, and Stede suggests using Ed's treasure to fund the festivities.
Elsewhere, Richard Banes, once a gentleman pirate with aspirations, has now embraced his role as a prince and is determined to eradicate piracy. One of his men presents a package that has arrived—a white and blue ceramic nose, a replacement for the one he lost to Spanish Jackie's blade. It is a blackmail ploy, but Zengh Yi Sao, the sender, has a proposition for Richard.
The party on The Revenge erupts into a frenzy of music and revelry, with Wee John transformed into a mockery of Calypso and Izzy dazzling in drag, her voice soaring in a rendition of La Vie En Rose. However, the festivities are abruptly shattered by the sound of gunshots. Ned Low and his fearsome crew board the ship, intent on vengeance.
Stede and Ed are bound with ropes as Ned rants about his failed attempt to break Blackbeard's record. Ed's deduction that Ned murdered his brother strikes a raw nerve, and Ned retaliates by brandishing a red-hot iron poker, inflicting pain on both Ed and Stede. On the deck, Ned's crew unleashes a reign of terror on Stede's crew, their screams of agony echoing across the seas.
After spending an entire day celebrating their engagement in a hidden chamber below deck, Lucius and Black Pete emerged, only to be startled by screams that pierced the air. Instantly, they set about gathering weapons, anticipating the impending trouble. Ned, who was in the midst of a quarrel with one of his crew members, seemingly relished the screams, as if he wanted to compose a symphony from their terror.
A female crew member clashed with Ned, accusing him of being overly critical and lacking in positive reinforcement. Her words resonated with the others, and soon, Ned's crew turned against their own captain. Stede, having managed to untie himself, held her at knife-point, but Ned's indifference to her fate was palpable.
As the situation escalated, Zheng Yi Sao revealed her impressive fleet of ships to Richard Banes, suggesting that if he agreed to pay her crew a decent wage, they would cease their pillaging. She insisted that piracy could be eradicated without a single bullet fired.
In the aftermath, Ned's crew departed on their ship, having struck new accords on workplace positivity and profit sharing. The discussion briefly touched upon Ned's fate, but it was fleeting. When Ned insulted Ed, Stede stepped in, resolutely pushing him towards the plank. Despite Ed's pleas, Stede threw Ned's violin at him, sending him plunging into the sea.
For a moment, Stede appeared distraught, his mind fleetingly revisiting painful memories. He retreated to his quarters, where Ed soon joined him, inquiring if he was alright. Stede drew Ed close, pressing him against the wall, and their lips met in a passionate kiss. As Izzy's voice filled the deck with song, Stede drew the curtains around them, sealing them off from the world.
In a post-credit scene, Fang emerged from his hiding place, clutching a goat he had valiantly protected. The crew resumed their festivities, and the night was once again filled with laughter and merriment.
