The Buccaneers season 2: Release date, plot, and everything we know so far

The Buccaneers season 2 is one of the most highly anticipated shows on Apple TV+. The historical drama created by Katherine Jakeways is based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel of the same name.

The story follows a group of vivacious and fun-loving young American women whose thoughts and actions stir the conservative high society around them. Amid lavishness and drama is the love triangle among Nan, Guy, and Theo. The coming season, releasing on June 18, 2025, will explore Nan's trials and struggles as the new Duchess of Tintagel.

The series stars Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Guy Remmers, Imogen Waterhouse, and Christina Hendricks in prominent roles.

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When will The Buccaneers season 2 be released?

As mentioned before, the second season will premiere with the first episode on Apple TV+ on June 18, 2025. A trailer for the same was released on social media platforms on May 22, 2025. There will be eight episodes in the second season, similar to the last one.

All episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays, without any gaps, until the season finale, which is scheduled for August 6, 2025. Here's the full release schedule of the season:

Episode 1: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Episode 2: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Episode 3: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Episode 4: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Episode 5: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Episode 6: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Episode 7: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Episode 8: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

What to expect from The Buccaneers season 2?

The series kept viewers hooked on the love triangle of Nan, Guy, and Theo. In the final episode of last season, Nan was ready to elope with Guy. However, she ended up marrying Theo to protect her sister.

As per The Buccaneers season 2 trailer, the story will explore Nan's struggle adjusting to her new life as the Duchess of Tintagel, the most powerful woman in the country. The other characters were also forced to grow in the previous season, so it can be intriguing to see how they approach their changed circumstances and navigate new challenges.

Here's the official synopsis by Apple TV+:

"Nan is the Duchess of Tintagel, the most influential woman in the country. Conchita is Lady Brightlingsea, heroine to a wave of young American heiresses. And Jinny is on every front-page, wanted for the kidnap of her unborn child."

It continues,

"All of the girls have been forced to grow up and now have to fight to be heard, as they wrestle with romance, lust, jealousy, births and deaths... themes consuming all women of any age, no matter what year it is. Last time we got a taste of England. This time we’re in for a veritable feast."

Who is in the cast of The Buccaneers season 2?

Here's the list of actors and the roles they play in the series:

Kristine Frøseth as Nan St. George
Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson
Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth
Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth
Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George
Christina Hendricks as Mrs. Patricia St. George
Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable
Josh Dylan as Lord Richard Marable
Guy Remmers as Theo
Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte
Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown
Amelia Bullmore as The Dowager Duchess of Tintagel
Adam James as Colonel Tracy St. George
Fenella Woolgar as Lady Brightlingsea
Simone Kirby as Miss Laura Testvalley
Francesca Corney as Jean Hopeleigh
Shobhit Piasa as Miles Dawnley
Leighton Meester as Nell (a new guest character)
Greg Wise as Reede Robinson
Jacob Ifan as Hector Robinson
Grace Ambrose as Paloma Ballardino
Maria Almeida as Cora Merrigan

Stay tuned for more updates and information on The Buccaneers season 2 and other TV shows on Apple TV+.

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