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''The Buccaneers'' is a
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television series created by
Katherine Jakeways Katherine Jakeways is a British comedian, actor and writer. She has appeared in numerous television, radio and theatrical productions. Career Jakeways' television appearances include '' Extras'', ''Horrible Histories'', '' Sherlock'', ''Trace ...
, based on the unfinished novel of the same name by American novelist
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, published posthumously in 1938. Set in the 1870s, it revolves around five wealthy and ambitious American women and their experiences in London
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as they deal with culture clashes, differing approaches to tradition, friendship, and love. The series stars an
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led by
Kristine Froseth Kristine Froseth (; no, Frøseth; born 21 September 1996) is an American and Norwegian actress and model. She is known for playing Kelly Aldrich in the Netflix series '' The Society'' and Alaska Young in the Hulu series ''Looking for Alaska''. ...
,
Alisha Boe Alisha Ilhaan Bø (born March 6, 1997), known professionally as Alisha Boe, is a United States–based actress. She is known for playing Jessica Davis in the Netflix drama series ''13 Reasons Why''. Early life Boe was born in Oslo, Norway, to ...
, Aubri Ibrag,
Josie Totah Josie Totah (born August 5, 2001), formerly known as J. J. Totah, is an American actress. She is known for her recurring role on the Disney Channel series '' Jessie'' and supporting role on the 2013 ABC comedy series '' Back in the Game''. Tot ...
, and
Imogen Waterhouse Imogen Hope Waterhouse (born 9 June 1994) is an English actress and model. She starred in the 2018 horror film ''Braid'', and starred also in the American fantasy television series '' The Outpost'' for three seasons from 2018 to 2021. Early lif ...
. Matthew Broome,
Josh Dylan Josh Dylan (born 19 January 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Adam Hunter in ''Allied'' (2016), as well as Young Bill in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018). Career Josh Dylan trained at the Guildhall School o ...
, Barney Fishwick, Guy Remmers,
Mia Threapleton Mia Honey Threapleton (born 12 October 2000) is a British actress. She starred with her mother Kate Winslet in '' I Am Ruth'' which won the 2023 British Academy Television Award for Best Single Drama. Personal life Mia Honey Threapleton was bor ...
, and
Christina Hendricks Christina Rene Hendricks (born May 3, 1975) is an American actress and former model. With an extensive career on screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awa ...
also star. The first season premiered on 8 November 2023 on
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and received positive reviews from critics. On 19 December 2023, it was renewed for a second season.


Premise

In the 1870s, the "Buccaneers" are five ambitious women and daughters of the American
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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 High society, sometimes simply society, is the behavior and lifestyle of people with the highest levels of wealth and social status. It includes their related affiliations, social events and practices. Upscale social clubs were open to men based ...
and centuries of tradition as they navigate cultural clashes and strict social codes while dealing with interpersonal relationships and potential suitors.


Cast and characters


Main

*
Kristine Froseth Kristine Froseth (; no, Frøseth; born 21 September 1996) is an American and Norwegian actress and model. She is known for playing Kelly Aldrich in the Netflix series '' The Society'' and Alaska Young in the Hulu series ''Looking for Alaska''. ...
as Annabel "Nan" St. George *
Alisha Boe Alisha Ilhaan Bø (born March 6, 1997), known professionally as Alisha Boe, is a United States–based actress. She is known for playing Jessica Davis in the Netflix drama series ''13 Reasons Why''. Early life Boe was born in Oslo, Norway, to ...
as Conchita Closson * Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte *
Josh Dylan Josh Dylan (born 19 January 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Adam Hunter in ''Allied'' (2016), as well as Young Bill in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018). Career Josh Dylan trained at the Guildhall School o ...
as Lord Richard Marable * Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown * Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth * Guy Remmers as Theo, Duke of Tintagel *
Mia Threapleton Mia Honey Threapleton (born 12 October 2000) is a British actress. She starred with her mother Kate Winslet in '' I Am Ruth'' which won the 2023 British Academy Television Award for Best Single Drama. Personal life Mia Honey Threapleton was bor ...
as Honoria Marable *
Josie Totah Josie Totah (born August 5, 2001), formerly known as J. J. Totah, is an American actress. She is known for her recurring role on the Disney Channel series '' Jessie'' and supporting role on the 2013 ABC comedy series '' Back in the Game''. Tot ...
as Mabel Elmsworth *
Imogen Waterhouse Imogen Hope Waterhouse (born 9 June 1994) is an English actress and model. She starred in the 2018 horror film ''Braid'', and starred also in the American fantasy television series '' The Outpost'' for three seasons from 2018 to 2021. Early lif ...
as Virginia "Jinny" St. George *
Christina Hendricks Christina Rene Hendricks (born May 3, 1975) is an American actress and former model. With an extensive career on screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awa ...
as Patricia "Patti" St. George *
Simone Kirby Simone Kirby (born 28 October 1976) is an Irish actress. She is probably best known for playing Oonagh in the Ken Loach film '' Jimmy's Hall''. Other credits include Irene O'Donnell in ''Peaky Blinders'' (2014), Marilyn Hull in ''Notes on Blind ...
as Laura Testvalley *
Amelia Bullmore Amelia Mary Bullmore (born 31 January 1964) is an English actress, screenwriter and playwright. She is known for her roles in ''Coronation Street'' (1990–1992), '' I'm Alan Partridge'' (2002), '' Ashes to Ashes'' (2008–2009), ''Twenty Twelve ...
as the Dowager Duchess of Tintagel *
Fenella Woolgar Fenella Justine Therese Woolgar (born 4 August 1969) is an English film, theatre, television and radio actress. She is known for her roles in the films ''Bright Young Things'' (2003) and '' Judy'' (2019). She is also well known for appearing i ...
as Lady Brightlingsea *
Anthony Calf Anthony Calf (born 4 May 1959) is an English actor. He studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He has recurring roles in the television medical drama '' Holby City'', as Michael Beauchamp, and ''New Tricks'' a ...
as Lord Brightlingsea * Adam James as Colonel St. George


Recurring

* Shobhit Piasa as Miles Dawnley * Francesca Corney as Jean Hopeleigh


Episodes


Production

It was announced in June 2022 that
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had ordered the series from the Forge, with
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set to be head writer and
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attached as lead director. Jakeways and White would also executive-produce the series with Beth Willis and George Faber of the Forge. The cast were included in the series order announcement:
Kristine Froseth Kristine Froseth (; no, Frøseth; born 21 September 1996) is an American and Norwegian actress and model. She is known for playing Kelly Aldrich in the Netflix series '' The Society'' and Alaska Young in the Hulu series ''Looking for Alaska''. ...
,
Alisha Boe Alisha Ilhaan Bø (born March 6, 1997), known professionally as Alisha Boe, is a United States–based actress. She is known for playing Jessica Davis in the Netflix drama series ''13 Reasons Why''. Early life Boe was born in Oslo, Norway, to ...
,
Josie Totah Josie Totah (born August 5, 2001), formerly known as J. J. Totah, is an American actress. She is known for her recurring role on the Disney Channel series '' Jessie'' and supporting role on the 2013 ABC comedy series '' Back in the Game''. Tot ...
, Aubri Ibrag,
Imogen Waterhouse Imogen Hope Waterhouse (born 9 June 1994) is an English actress and model. She starred in the 2018 horror film ''Braid'', and starred also in the American fantasy television series '' The Outpost'' for three seasons from 2018 to 2021. Early lif ...
, and Mia Threapleton would star as the titular buccaneers. In July,
Christina Hendricks Christina Rene Hendricks (born May 3, 1975) is an American actress and former model. With an extensive career on screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awa ...
,
Josh Dylan Josh Dylan (born 19 January 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Adam Hunter in ''Allied'' (2016), as well as Young Bill in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018). Career Josh Dylan trained at the Guildhall School o ...
, Barney Fishwick, Guy Remmers, and Matthew Broome were added to the cast.
Simone Kirby Simone Kirby (born 28 October 1976) is an Irish actress. She is probably best known for playing Oonagh in the Ken Loach film '' Jimmy's Hall''. Other credits include Irene O'Donnell in ''Peaky Blinders'' (2014), Marilyn Hull in ''Notes on Blind ...
joined the cast in October as the girls' chaperone.
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for the series began in March 2022 in
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and continued in June in Scotland;
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doubled as 1870s
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. Cast and crew were spotted filming around the
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in July.


Soundtrack

The all-female soundtrack was produced by
Stella Mozgawa Stella Mozgawa is an Australian drummer, best known as a member of the indie rock band Warpaint, with whom she has recorded four studio albums. Alongside her work with Warpaint, Mozgawa has contributed to recordings by musicians Kurt Vile, Ada ...
.


Reception

The
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website
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reports an
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of 76%, with an average rating of 6.30/10, based on 41 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Anachronistic to the max and loving it, ''The Buccaneers'' is a feminist and frothy treat for fans of period piece pageantry."
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, which uses a
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, assigned the show a score of 71 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Buccaneers 2023 British television series debuts 2020s British drama television series Apple TV+ original programming British English-language television shows Costume drama television series Mass media portrayals of the upper class Television shows based on American novels Television shows filmed in Scotland Television shows set in London Television series set in the 1870s