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Season 1 – The Buccaneers

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Sent to secure husbands and titles, young American women explode into the tightly corseted London season of the 1870s, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash.
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The Buccaneers — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

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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Cady Lang TIME Magazine 05/20/2024
A high-spirited adventure through the world of 1870s London high society... Go to Full Review
Sinead Stubbins The Age (Australia) 12/07/2023
Like a slice of Victoria sponge laden with strawberries and cream, it’s decadent and delicious. You could call it a guilty pleasure, but frankly, TV should be enjoyed rather than endured. Go to Full Review
Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 12/04/2023
It’s actually a fascinating experiment: What happens if a series has the trappings of prestige television, but neither the ability nor the intention to write like it? Go to Full Review
John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Jul 27
73/100
It works as a light diversion,a contrast to the more complicated dramas seeking Emmy glory. Go to Full Review
Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews 09/14/2024
3.5/5
Ultimately, they are the heart of the show as we see various women fighting to lead the life they choose and have their voices heard in a world that would rather have them obedient and silent. Go to Full Review
Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/05/2024
2.5/5
The Buccaneers comes a little bit too late after the phenomenon of Bridgerton and isn't dramatic or salacious enough to make a mark. But, it does talk about important topics. Go to Full Review
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Crystal M @RT68259916 Sep 28 What started as a fun watch with beautiful scenery and amazing costumes, turned tedious. Nan is unbearable! See more camelia a @RT58839700 Aug 30 One of the worst things I've seen (well, tried to see, because it was awful from the very begining and my time is precious) in the last 25 years. And seeing what rating it has should be a cause of despair. See more Xina L @RT82376769 Aug 8 Honestly, I started watching it only because of Christina Hendricks 😍, who has come out very little 😒. It seems very out of reality to me that some Americans arrive breaking stereotypes in the British Monarchy 🙄... and they are giving too much power to Nan! Why? I don't like it. See more Eva B @RT48515266 Jul 12 It’s entertaining at times, but it’s definitely not Bridgerton. That show set a high standard for this genre, and this one doesn’t quite measure up. Some of the dialogue makes no sense, and the friendship between the girls feels underdeveloped and barely explored. That said, the cast is good, and if you're looking for something light and easy to watch, it’s a decent choice. See more Tobias K @Tobiassssssss Jun 19 Mixing up Bridgerton in style and The Summer I Turned Pretty in character dynamics, it's far from novel, what shouldn't be a dealbreaker to watch this show, for this sets the tone perfectly. The almost exclusive focus on the female characters and the regular pitting of cultural differences between the Brits and the Americans make two of the main strengths. The purposefully anachronistic soundtrack and the romantic tensions add enough reasons to watch the young cast let love and sisterhood florish in gorgeous attire. If only the several plotlines and character arcs would have been treated equally, Nan's story wouldn't feel like the only one that matters. Surely, this can be improved in a second season. See more James T @RT92962198 Jun 18 Great TV, Feels authentic and really enjoyed it. Season 2 up Next! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 8, 2023 American Poison Young American heiresses are changed forever when they're whisked across the Atlantic to London. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2023 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2023 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2023 Homecoming The young women return to New York for a grand celebration; Nan seeks answers from her family; James begins to manipulate Jinny. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 22, 2023 Failed Betrayal Things unravel during a weekend at Guy's family home, as Nan finds herself feeling torn; Mabel and Honoria get closer. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 29, 2023 It's Christmas The gang heads to Scotland for a Christmas getaway; Lizzy makes a confession; James' behavior escalates; Nan faces a hard choice. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 6, 2023 First Footing The Brightlingseas host a New Year's Eve party, where the bombshell news is the hot topic; tensions flare as Theo and Guy's rivalry explodes. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 2023 Wedding of the Season Nan must figure out her path forward; Jinny feels trapped; Mrs. St. George reckons with the state of her family. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Katherine Jakeways
Executive Producer
Katherine Jakeways, Susanna White, Beth Willis
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 8, 2023