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Treasure Island Series Premieres: A Bold Pirate Adventure

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

A six-part adaptation of Treasure Island will stream on Paramount+ in the UK and MGM+ in the US.
The series stars David Oyelowo as Long John Silver, Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins, and Jack Huston as Aaron Graham.
It follows Jim Hawkins as he becomes a young pirate after discovering a treasure map.
Produced by Playground, the series is described as a bold coming-of-age adventure amid Caribbean revolution.

History

Historical Context

Robert Louis Stevenson published "Treasure Island" in 1883, shaping pirate lore and adventure narratives. The 1950 Disney adaptation, which grossed over $4 million, marked a significant cultural moment as it was Disney's first live-action film. Today's adaptations, including a six-part series on Paramount+, continue to explore themes of adventure and identity, reflecting ongoing fascination with pirate stories amid Caribbean revolutionary contexts.

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Story summary

A six-part adaptation of Treasure Island will stream on Paramount+ in the UK and MGM+ in the US.
The series stars David Oyelowo as Long John Silver, Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins, and Jack Huston as Aaron Graham.
It follows Jim Hawkins as he becomes a young pirate after discovering a treasure map.
Produced by Playground, the series is described as a bold coming-of-age adventure amid Caribbean revolution.

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