In the premiere episode of this adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel, Crusoe contends with treasure-seeking pirates while Friday plots to rescue him.
Mutineers look for supplies on the island, forcing Crusoe and Friday to defend their home by scaring the group away. Meanwhile, Crusoe hopes to strike a deal with the captain that could send him back to England.
The mutineers plan to leave the island, so Crusoe and Friday plot to free the captain and steal the mutineers' boat. But the plan hits a snag because of a traitor in the captain's crew.
Crusoe and Friday defend themselves against Blackthorn and his men in the first-season finale. While Blackthorn looks for Crusoe's personal effects, Crusoe corners Samuel Tuffley and demands information.