Buccaneers Prime Time

Description

The Buccaneers is a historical drama television series created by Katherine Jakeways, based on the unfinished novel of the same name by American novelist Edith Wharton, published posthumously in 1938.

Set in the 1870s during the Gilded Age, it revolves around five wealthy and ambitious American women and their experiences in London high society as they deal with culture clashes, differing approaches to tradition, friendship, and love.

The series stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah, and Imogen Waterhouse. Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Guy Remmers, Mia Threapleton, and Christina Hendricks also star.

The first season premiered on 8 November 2023 on Apple TV+ and received positive reviews from critics.

On 19 December 2023, it was renewed for a second season.

In the 1870s, the « Buccaneers » are five ambitious young women and daughters of the American nouveau riche—Nan and Jinny St. George, Conchita Closson, and Lizzy and Mabel Elmsworth. Following Conchita’s wedding to Lord Richard Marable, the women are invited to London in the midst of debutante season in the hopes of securing husbands and titles. *

The women’s eccentric and extroverted nature contrasts with English high society and centuries of tradition as they navigate cultural clashes and strict social codes while dealing with interpersonal relationships and potential suitors.

• Kristine Froseth as Annabel « Nan » St. George
• Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson
• Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte
• Josh Dylan as Lord Richard Marable
• Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown
• Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth
• Guy Remmers as Theo, Duke of Tintagel
• Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable
• Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth
• Imogen Waterhouse as Virginia « Jinny » St. George
• Christina Hendricks as Patricia « Patti » St. George
• Simone Kirby as Laura Testvalley
• Amelia Bullmore as the Dowager Duchess of Tintagel
• Fenella Woolgar as Lady Brightlingsea
• Anthony Calf as Lord Brightlingsea
• Adam James as Colonel Tracy St. George