The drama The Buccaneers is inspired by the unfinished last novel of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton and is set in 1870s London.
It follows a group of fun-loving young American girls who cause an Anglo-American culture clash as the land of the stiff upper lip is infiltrated by a refreshing disregard for age-old traditions. Sent to secure husbands and titles, the buccaneers' hearts are set for much more than that, and saying "yes" is just the beginning...
Apple TV+ has chosen Wednesday, November 8 as the premiere date for the new series, which will contain the first three episodes. After that, a new episode will be broadcast weekly on Wednesdays until December 13.
The eight-part series stars Kristine Frøseth (Looking For Alaska) as Nan St. George, Alisha Boe (13 Reasons Why) as Conchita Closson, Josie Totah (Saved By the Bell (2020)) as Mabel Elmsworth, Aubri Ibrag (Dive Club) as Lizzy Elmsworth, Imogen Waterhouse (The Outpost) as Jinny St. George and Mia Threapleton (Dangerous Liaisons) as Honoria Marable'. Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) stars as Mrs. St. George, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Josh Dylan (Noughts and Crosses) as Lord Richard Marable, Guy Remmers as Theo, Duke of Tintagel, Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte and Barney Fishwick (Call the Midwife) as Lord James Seadown.
The Buccaneers is written by series creator Katherine Jakeways and directed by Susanna White (Andor), who also serves as executive producer alongside Beth Willis (Doctor Who). The series is produced for Apple TV+ by The Forge Entertainment.
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