Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-11464223-20140206233321/@comment-4975807-20140426164329

Black Beard's appearance was way too short. It looks like they put him on the show just to kill him off, really, and that was a big waste in my opinion. This is one of the few times I'm displeased with how a character has been brought on the show and has such a quick exit. The issue for me was I felt like Black Beard didn't make much of an impression. It was sword fight, exchange some words, and then get thrown to the sharks. XD I mean, that's it???

As much as I love Ariel & Eric, I was speculating (while watching the episode) that Black Beard was lying to Ariel about turning over Eric if Hook gave up the Jolly Roger. I thought Black Beard had already killed Eric, but I guess it does make sense it'd put him up for ransom since Eric is a prince and all.