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Cherub

ruthless aggressive greedy impatient manipulative
Cherub serves as first mate and enforcer to Captain Pike on the Black Albatross, a smuggling ship operating along 17th-century Cornwall's coast. Veteran of pirate Captain Avery's crew alongside Pike, he knows crew members like Ringwood, Smallbeer, Gurney, and Desmond intimately. Ruthless in raids and interrogations, he wields violence to seize treasure, holds captives at gunpoint, and dismisses curses as superstition. Greed drives him, tempered by loyalty to Pike, though ambition sparks betrayal. Aggressive deference hides his readiness to stab allies or duel rivals.
41 appearances
Pirate Smuggling and Treasure Hunting
Also known as: master Cherub, Mister Cherub

Cherub's Journey

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41 moments
S4E1 · The Smugglers Part 1
Longfoot’s cryptic warning and the Deadman’s Key

Determined and focused, driven by a cold, calculated resolve to eliminate Longfoot and secure the information he possesses.

Cherub, a large, bald, muscular man in sailor’s garb, emerges from his hiding place behind a gravestone after the Doctor and his companions depart. Drawing a long knife from his …

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S4E1 · The Smugglers Part 1
Assassin enters church after Longfoot’s warning

Focused and menacing, driven by the singular goal of eliminating Longfoot to secure the secret of the treasure.

Cherub, a hulking and menacing figure, rises from his hiding place behind a gravestone in the churchyard after the Doctor’s group departs. His movements are stealthy and deliberate, drawing a …

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S4E1 · The Smugglers Part 1
Cherub murders Longfoot for Avery’s gold

Not present physically, but his influence is felt through Cherub’s actions and threats. His authority looms over the scene, driving Cherub’s violence.

Cherub is the only physical participant in this event, but his actions and dialogue implicitly reference Captain Pike and the Black Albatross crew. He speaks with Pike’s authority, threatening Longfoot …

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S4E1 · The Smugglers Part 1
Pirates abduct the Doctor at knifepoint

Not physically present, but implied to be part of the coordinated effort.

Cherub calls out to Daniel during the Doctor's abduction, implying Daniel is another pirate or accomplice involved in the operation. While Daniel does not appear physically in this scene, his …

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S4E1 · The Smugglers Part 1
Doctor abducted by pirates

Coldly determined, with a sense of urgency to secure the Doctor as leverage or information.

Cherub leads the abduction with aggressive dominance, barking orders to the pirates to drag the cart toward the beach. His actions are swift and merciless, reflecting his role as Captain …

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S4E1 · The Smugglers Part 1
Doctor delivered to Captain Pike

Smug and anticipatory, relishing the Doctor’s discomfort and the power dynamic at play.

Cherub rows the Doctor out to the Black Albatross, taunting him with the promise of an interrogation by Captain Pike. His actions are deliberate and menacing, emphasizing the Doctor’s helplessness. …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Doctor’s Past with Pirates Exposed

Sadistically eager, with a hunger to inflict pain and break the Doctor’s resolve. His impatience is tempered by Pike’s authority, but his threats grow more graphic as the interrogation stalls.

Cherub aggressively interrogates the Doctor, wielding both physical threats and graphic descriptions of torture. He brandishes his knife, 'Thomas Tickler,' and describes mutilations with sadistic glee, eager to inflict pain …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike’s Torture Threat Escalates

Bloodthirsty excitement tinged with frustration—he wants to hurt the Doctor, to make him scream, and Pike's hesitation is maddening to him.

Cherub looms over the Doctor, his knife 'Thomas Tickler' gleaming in the dim light of the cabin. His movements are predatory, his voice a snarling mix of eagerness and sadistic …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike’s paranoia disrupts the Doctor’s negotiation

Frustrated by Pike’s willingness to engage with the Doctor; alert and ready for violence.

Cherub acts as Pike’s enforcer and voice of suspicion, repeatedly warning Pike about the Doctor’s potential trickery. His hostile presence creates tension, but Pike ultimately dismisses his concerns, ordering him …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Doctor manipulates Pike with flattery

Hostile, suspicious, and increasingly frustrated as his warnings are ignored. His emotional state oscillates between defiance (challenging the Doctor) and resignation (silenced by Pike’s orders).

Cherub serves as Pike’s enforcer and voice of suspicion, repeatedly warning the captain about the Doctor’s 'trickery' and 'deceitful nature.' His threats are met with dismissal as Pike succumbs to …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Kewper’s Bribe and Cherub’s Warning

Cautiously dominant, masking his curiosity behind a veneer of disdain. His internal alertness is palpable—he’s sizing up Kewper not just as a potential ally, but as a potential threat.

Cherub stands as the first line of defense for Captain Pike’s crew, his posture radiating controlled menace as he intercepts Kewper on the deck. His dialogue is a mix of …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike traps Kewper in a deadly game

Coldly obedient, with a sense of satisfaction in enforcing Pike’s will.

Cherub acts as Pike’s enforcer, questioning Kewper’s intentions and restraining him on Pike’s order. His loyalty to Pike is unwavering, and he acknowledges Pike’s violent threats, including the murder of …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike Exposes His Smuggling Trap

Coldly obedient, with a simmering aggression ready to be unleashed at Pike’s command.

Cherub acts as Pike’s enforcer, physically restraining Kewper on Pike’s command and affirming Pike’s threats with a menacing presence. His loyalty to Pike is absolute, and he follows orders without …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike detains Doctor and Kewper

Cold satisfaction—enjoying the exercise of power and the fear it instills in others, particularly those who challenge Pike’s authority.

Cherub acts as Pike’s enforcer, pinioning Kewper’s arms at Pike’s command and looming menacingly throughout the confrontation. He assists in the ambush, his physical presence reinforcing Pike’s threats. Later, he …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike conceals his violent identity

Loyal and disciplined, with a sense of pride in Pike’s leadership and the crew’s cohesion.

Cherub, Pike’s first mate and enforcer, responds to Pike’s inquiry about his appearance by noting that the hook is the only flaw in his otherwise presentable facade. He then shouts …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike and Cherub manipulate the Squire

Eager yet frustrated, masking his greed with feigned patience while internally chafing at Pike’s reprimand.

Cherub, disguised as a wealthy merchant, stands beside Pike in the Squire’s Hall, his greed momentarily slipping as he comments on the potential value of their target. His remark is …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike and Cherub manipulate the Squire

Feigned indifference masking irritation and the threat of violence, as his true nature is nearly exposed.

Cherub, Pike's brutish first mate, plays the role of a crude but obedient merchant, reinforcing Pike's deception with blunt dialogue ('Aye, that he is, sir. He's back at the ship …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Polly exposes Cherub’s deception

Coldly indifferent, with a simmering threat of violence beneath his silence. His lack of reaction to Polly’s accusation suggests either supreme confidence in Pike’s control of the situation or a calculated disregard for her words.

Cherub stands silently beside Pike, his menacing presence reinforcing the pirates’ false merchant guise. He does not speak during Polly’s interruption but reacts with cold indifference when she accuses him …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Doctor learns of Ben and Polly’s frame-up

Implied: Cold and calculating, driven by Pike’s orders and his own greed for Avery’s treasure.

Cherub is mentioned indirectly as the true murderer of the Churchwarden, his actions casting a long shadow over the scene. Kewper’s revelation of Cherub’s guilt is delivered with a mix …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Pike manipulates Polly’s confession into a trap

Triumphant and mocking, deriving satisfaction from Polly’s helplessness and the Squire’s gullibility. His tone is laced with disdain for outsiders and amusement at their predicament.

Cherub acts as Pike’s enforcer, mocking Polly’s innocence with sarcastic remarks ('Such a sweet young face and yet so wicked') and physically restraining her at Pike’s suggestion. He binds her …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Polly’s warnings twisted against her

Sadistically amused by Polly’s helplessness, but also hyper-focused on securing Pike’s objectives.

Cherub aggressively mocks Polly’s innocence, calling her 'wicked' and reinforcing Pike’s manipulation of the Squire. He physically restrains her with a gag and cord, silencing her protests and ensuring her …

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S4E2 · The Smugglers Part 2
Polly silenced by Pike’s manipulation

Triumphant and sadistic, relishing the power to silence Polly and enforce Pike’s deception.

Cherub physically overpowers Polly in the Squire’s study, binding her wrists with cord and gagging her mouth to silence her protests. His actions are brutal and efficient, reinforcing Pike’s manipulation …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Blake arrests Ben and Polly under Squire’s orders

Indifferent and obedient, with no visible remorse for the false arrest of Ben and Polly.

Cherub follows Pike’s orders to release Blake and participates in the framing of Ben and Polly. He acts as a subordinate enforcer for the Squire and Pike, his obedience reinforcing …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Squire Reveals Smuggling Cache

Admiring and deferential, with a strong desire to reinforce the partnership between the Squire and Pike, masking any personal ambitions or doubts.

Cherub acts as a sycophantic intermediary, praising the Squire’s guile and reinforcing Pike’s growing trust in him. His dialogue is filled with admiration and deference, and he positions himself as …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Squire reveals hidden smuggling cache

Confidently admiring, with a sense of security in the Squire’s leadership and the success of their operations, though his loyalty to Pike remains unwavering.

Cherub acts as a sycophantic intermediary, his role in the scene primarily to amplify the Squire’s words and reinforce Pike’s admiration for him. He speaks in a tone of reverent …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Pike and Squire finalize their smuggling pact

Cautiously alert. Cherub is fully engaged in the conversation, his senses heightened as he listens for any detail that might be useful. There is a tension in his posture, a wariness born of his role as both enforcer and spy. He is loyal to Pike, but he is also acutely aware of the potential for betrayal in their world. His emotional state is one of quiet intensity, as he knows the information he carries could shift the balance of power.

Cherub remains hidden in the shadows of the stables, listening intently to the conversation between Pike and the Squire. His presence is unseen, his movements silent as he absorbs every …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Blake’s defection and Kewper’s explosive accusation

Not directly observable, but inferred as ruthless and unrepentant based on the accusations against him.

Cherub is not physically present in the stables but is accused by Kewper of murdering the Churchwarden and implicated in the Squire’s smuggling operations. His absence heightens the tension, as …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Doctor returns with Kewper’s explosive accusation

Not directly observable, but inferred as ruthless and unrepentant, with a disregard for the consequences of his actions.

Cherub is accused by Kewper of orchestrating the Churchwarden’s murder alongside the Squire, but he is not physically present. His absence is felt through the gravity of the accusation, which …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Pike Executes Jamaica After Suspicion Shifts

Terrified, pleading, and increasingly resigned as Pike’s hook descends. His emotional arc is one of escalating panic, culminating in a final, futile cry for mercy.

Jamaica is the scene’s tragic figure, desperate to save his life as Pike’s rage turns on him. He pleads for mercy, blaming the Doctor’s 'black arts' for his failure, but …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
Pike executes Jamaica after strategic pivot

Not directly observable, but inferred to be ready for action. Cherub’s role as Pike’s right hand suggests he is always prepared for violence or strategic shifts, making his emotional state likely one of alertness and compliance with Pike’s orders.

Cherub is mentioned only in passing as Pike’s next target after executing Jamaica. His role in this event is anticipatory—Pike plans to coordinate the raid with him, signaling Cherub’s importance …

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S4E3 · The Smugglers Part 3
The Doctor’s Treasure Gambit

Calculating and menacing, with a sense of impending action.

Cherub’s involvement is off-screen but looming, as his questioning of Tom ('They've gone, haven't they, Tom. Be a good lad and tell me where, ay?') signals his surveillance of the …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Cherub’s lethal ultimatum over Polly

Coldly determined with flashes of nostalgia, masking deep impatience and a willingness to kill. His emotional state is a volatile mix of ruthless ambition and momentary, calculated kindness.

Cherub dominates the scene with lethal efficiency, stabbing the gravely wounded Squire in the back with his knife, then seizing Polly at gunpoint. He reveals his personal knowledge of Avery’s …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Doctor stalls Cherub with Avery’s crew riddle

Aggressively dominant but momentarily nostalgic, revealing a conflicted emotional state between ruthless impatience and a fleeting vulnerability tied to Avery’s crew.

Cherub, the ruthless first mate of the Black Albatross, dominates the scene with his pistol and knife, having just fatally stabbed the Squire in the back. He grabs Polly, pressing …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Squire warns of Avery’s curse

Feigned indifference masking deep impatience and underlying fear of the curse’s power, though he refuses to acknowledge it.

Cherub kneels over the mortally wounded Squire, his knife—still dripping with Kewper’s blood—clutched in one hand while the other presses a pistol to Polly’s temple. He interrupts the Squire’s warning …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Pike Secures the Beach and Hunts Cherub

Unseen but under threat. Cherub’s emotional state can only be inferred as one of impending danger, his authority and life now in jeopardy due to Pike’s preemptive strike.

Cherub is not physically present in this event but is the target of Pike’s order to The Spaniard. His absence looms large, as Pike’s decision to hunt him down signals …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Pike discovers smuggled treasure in the tomb

Not directly observable, but Pike’s agitation suggests Cherub is a significant threat or rival.

Cherub is not physically present but is a looming figure in Pike’s mind. His absence fuels Pike’s paranoia and obsession with Avery’s cursed treasure, suggesting that Cherub may be a …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Pike’s Obsession with Cherub Revealed

Absent but looming; his presence is felt through Pike’s urgency and the crew’s unease.

Cherub is absent from the scene but is the focal point of Pike’s sudden obsession. His name is invoked by Pike as the captain abruptly shifts focus from the loot …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Ben and Polly’s forced escape

Panicked and cornered—his aggression turns to desperation as he realizes Pike’s superiority, culminating in a futile, fatal last stand.

Cherub, mid-duel with Pike, snatches Kewper’s fallen pistol and fires wildly at Pike, missing as he ducks. His desperation is evident in his frantic movements—slipping on the crypt’s uneven floor …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Pike kills Cherub and demands the treasure

Panicked and resigned, with a flash of defiance in his final moments before death.

Cherub, desperate and unarmed, slips on the uneven crypt floor and crashes beneath the large stone angel, his body exposed and vulnerable. Pike seizes the moment, running him through with …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
The Doctor Negotiates with Pike

N/A (Referenced only, not physically present)

Cherub is referenced by Pike as a warning to the Doctor, his name invoked like a specter of betrayal. Though not physically present in this scene, his shadow looms large …

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S4E4 · The Smugglers Part 4
Pike’s Authority Challenged by Doctor and Squire

Not directly observable, but implied to be a source of fear and intimidation, reinforcing Pike’s threats.

Cherub is referenced by Pike as a warning to the Doctor, implying his fate as a consequence of betrayal. Though not physically present, his mention serves as a reminder of …

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Affiliations

Pirates (Cherub’s Faction)
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Piracy and Treasure Hunting

Cherub is a key member of the Pirate faction. He is involved in lethal actions, such as shooting the Squire, and has personal ties to the treasure, aligning him with this group's objectives.

Captain Pike's Pirates
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Pirate Treasure Pursuit

Cherub serves as first mate to Captain Pike, making him a core member of Captain Pike's pirate crew. He participates in abducting and threatening individuals on Pike's behalf.

Squire's Smuggling Ring (Local Coastal Network)
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Local Smuggling and Corruption

Cherub is actively involved in several events related to the Squire's Smuggling Ring, acting as Pike's enforcer. He physically restrains Kewper and stands guard, indicating his participation in the criminal enterprise.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 4 · planet

Cherub serves as first mate and enforcer to Captain Pike on the Black Albatross, a smuggling ship operating along 17th-century Cornwall's coast. Veteran of pirate Captain Avery's crew alongside Pike, he knows crew members like Ringwood, Smallbeer, Gurney, and Desmond intimately. Ruthless in raids and interrogations, he wields violence to seize treasure, holds captives at gunpoint, and dismisses curses as superstition. Greed drives him, tempered by loyalty to Pike, though ambition sparks betrayal. Aggressive deference hides his readiness to stab allies or duel rivals.