Black Lagoon
The story follows a team of pirate mercenaries known as the Lagoon Company, that smuggles goods in and around the seas of Southeast Asia in the early to mid 1990s. Their base of operations is located in the fictional harbor city of Roanapur in southeast Thailand near the border of Cambodia.
First Air Year
2006
Seasons
1
Audience Score
8.0
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Crime
Series Snapshot
The story follows a team of pirate mercenaries known as the Lagoon Company, that smuggles goods in and around the seas of Southeast Asia in the early to mid 1990s. Their base of operations is located in the fictional harbor city of Roanapur in southeast Thailand near the border of Cambodia.
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Black Lagoon is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does Black Lagoon have?
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Is Black Lagoon easy to binge?
Black Lagoon sits around medium complexity, so the best follow-up depends on whether you want something denser or something easier to keep running.
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