The Parable of the Pirate and the King poster

The Parable of the Pirate and the King

(2022)

Overview

Exploring the metaphysics of Black life through avant-garde storytelling, the second season follows Terence and Najja, a couple working towards healing generational wounds and reintroducing themselves to the ways of their ancestors. Each explores a different dimension while presenting a rich tapestry of audio and visuals to illustrate the spiritual practice of Black liberation.

Cast

Terence Nance as Terence
Terence Nance

as Terence

Alicia Pilgrim as Najja
Alicia Pilgrim

as Najja

Austin Smith as Xavier
Austin Smith

as Xavier

Ta’Neesha Murphy as Janaya

Episodes

The First Dimension: The Meaning of Your Name poster

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December 10, 2022

While working on her latest game, Najja takes a unique and murderous approach to ritual. After having his wounds apprai…

The Second Dimension: XXXX FINNA HAFTA TEACH YOU SWINE LOVERS THE PRAYER poster

The Second Dimension: XXXX FINNA HAFTA TEACH YOU SWINE LOVERS THE PRAYER 0.0

December 10, 2022

Terence’s wound MANDY is maaaaad loud – and has been talking out of pocket to Najja – so Terence attempts to silence th…

The Third Dimension: G/D Does Not Submit and Other... poster

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December 17, 2022

At Glorious’ birthday, Najja performs the ritual to end all rituals. Later, a rebirth leads to a revelation.

The Fourth Dimension: SpaceTime / BodySpirit poster

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December 17, 2022

Apparently you gotta use time to move in space, so while working on Ajjan, Terence and Najja hit a roadblock that neith…

Fifth Dimension: The Parable of the Pirate and the King poster

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December 24, 2022

As he and Najja reunite with their ancestral lands, Terence speaks the parable of the pirate and the king. Which are yo…

The Sixth Dimension: All Possible Possibilities of Together... poster

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December 24, 2022

As her funders press for the release of Ajjan, Najja finds herself in the midst of an initiation in which she learns wh…