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Genre | Historical drama |
Created by | Katherine Jakeways |
Based on | The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton |
Directed by | Susanna White |
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Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Running time | 49–55 minutes |
Production company | The Forge |
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Network | Apple TV+ |
Release | 8 November 2023 present | –
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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.[2] On 19 December 2023, it was renewed for a second season.[3]