NBC’s “Crossbones” series drew me in with the prospect of John Malkovich as Blackbeard, and while he does indeed dig into the pirate role with relish, it’s not enough to save the show.

John Malkovich is coming to TV as a pirate. NBC released the first official trailer for its series "Crossbones" which will feature Malkovich as Blackbeard We've been patiently waiting for the ...