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sorry I need to vent because I'm nearing the end of my fourth rewatch of #BlackSails and this show is a fucking masterpiece let me tell you.
On today's agenda: another example of the narrative of the show validating #SilverFlint as canon through mirroring in 4x04 and 4x10 🏳️🌈🏴☠️
On today's agenda: another example of the narrative of the show validating #SilverFlint as canon through mirroring in 4x04 and 4x10 🏳️🌈🏴☠️
After learning about the Savannah plantation from Max, Silver asks Flint a very simple question: now that we are so close to achieving everything we've worked for, wouldn't you trade it all (this war, Nassau, me, wouldn't you trade US) to have Thomas back?
Flint deflects the question, he replies that if Thomas knew that they were so close, he wouldn't want him to. And Silver of course sees right through him: "though that wasn't really what I asked, was it?". And through Flint's silence it is heavily IMPLIED that yes, he WOULD.
Hello. I'm here to talk about how #BlackSails' use of subtext is revolutionary, & how the fact that #Silverflint is KEPT AS SUBTEXT was not only a deliberate choice but the right one.
This thread no one asked for is brought to you by Steinberg's quotes validating my thoughts.
This thread no one asked for is brought to you by Steinberg's quotes validating my thoughts.
While digging into content about this show, I've noticed a (VERY) small corner of fans who hate that Silverflint is "only subtext" & think it was some cardinal sin. They've missed... several points. After yelling in DMs I'm tweeting to get it out of my system & in one place.
& to make sure there's no misunderstanding: Silverflint IS CANON via subtext. Steinberg's quotes & the show both demonstrate that. The feelings are reciprocated & shown via parallels & actions, but the characters can't discuss it.
WE'RE meant to see it. It's making a point.
WE'RE meant to see it. It's making a point.
