Series synopsis
The Buccaneers is a British drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on November 8, 2023. It was created by Katherine Jakeways. It stars Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag and Imogen Waterhouse.
A group of fun-loving American girls burst onto the scene in tightly corseted 1870s London, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash. Sent to secure husbands and status, the buccaneers' hearts are set on much more than that.
Premise
A group of fun-loving American girls burst onto the scene in tightly corseted 1870s London, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash. Sent to secure husbands and status, the buccaneers' hearts are set on much more than that.
Premise: Kiss, marry, run.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kristine Froseth as Nan St. George
- Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson
- Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth
- Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George
- Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth
- Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte
- Josh Dylan as Lord Richard Marable
- Guy Remmers as Theo, Duke of Tintagel
Supporting cast
- Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown
- Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable
- Lisa Miller-Jacobs as Mrs. Closson
- John Arnold as Mr. Closson
- Mia Scott as Lily
- Viss Elliot Safavi as Mrs. Elmsworth
- Firas Ibrahim as Mr. Elmsworth
- Nancy Crane as Mrs. Paramore
- Geff Francis as Sir Helmsley Thwarte
- Francesca Corney as Jean Hopeleigh
- Elizabeth Millbank as Woman at Ball
- Marcus Macleod as Man
Guest cast
- Lisa Miller-Jacobs as Mrs. Closson
- John Arnold as Mr. Closson
- Mia Scott as Lily
- Viss Elliot Safavi as Mrs. Elmsworth
- Firas Ibrahim as Mr. Elmsworth
- Nancy Crane as Mrs. Paramore
- Geff Francis as Sir Helmsley Thwarte
- Francesca Corney as Jean Hopeleigh
- Elizabeth Millbank as Woman at Ball
- Marcus Macleod as Man
- Iain Davie as Another Man
- Christina Hendricks as Mrs. St. George
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 8, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | June 18, 2025 | August 6, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Poison A group of young American heiresses are changed forever when they're whisked across the Atlantic to London. |
November 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Women or Wives Conchita hosts a raucous country house party. Jinny and Lizzy go head-to-head for the same man. Nan reveals a secret. |
November 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Perfect Duchess At the exclusive Tintagel ball, Nan considers the prospect of becoming a duchess. Conchita struggles with her mother-in-law's approval. |
November 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Duchess of Tintagel Nan's wedding day is in full swing, but a surprise appearance by someone from her past threatens to derail the festivities. |
June 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Holy Grail Amid the Tintagel spring gala, Lizzy grapples with whether to share crucial information with Nan. |
June 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Get Her Out A betrayal, a reunion, and an unexpected spark—Lizzy's enchanted birthday party will be one to remember. |
July 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | August 6, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |