Apple TV+’s hit period piece returns for more intrigue, betrayal, and sisterly bonds — with Leighton Meester joining the cast.
Apple TV+ is doubling down on its period drama ambitions with The Buccaneers, returning for a second season of forbidden romance, scandal, and sisterhood. Based loosely on Edith Wharton’s unfinished novel, the series follows five bold American heiresses — Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah, and Imogen Waterhouse — as they navigate the thorny world of British aristocracy. Season 1 ended with betrayal and heartbreak as Nan (Frøseth) chose a marriage of convenience, Jinny (Waterhouse) fled an abusive husband, and the rest of the group came to terms with life across the pond.
With Season 2, the stakes are higher, and the ensemble grows with a slate of compelling new characters — including Leighton Meester — set to upend alliances and redefine relationships.
The Returning Characters
Kristine Frøseth as Annabel “Nan” St. George
Nan, the rebellious heart of the story, finds herself torn between her husband Theo, the Duke of Tintagel, and the charming Guy, whose affections complicate her new role as duchess.
Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson
Having married Lord Richard Marable in Season 1, Conchita now finds herself guiding wealthy American heiresses as she and her in‑laws navigate financial crisis.
Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth
Lizzy emerged from Season 1 with wounds — both emotional and scandalous — caused by the advances of Lord James Seadown. In Season 2, she finds herself courted by rising politician Hector Robinson.
Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth
While her sister Lizzy entertains society’s advances, Mabel finds herself grappling with a burgeoning romance with Honoria, the sister of the man who nearly ruined their family.
Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George
Having escaped an abusive marriage with the help of Guy, Jinny finds herself in hiding, fearing that her brutal husband, Lord Seadown, will stop at nothing to locate her and their newborn child.
Matthew Broome as Guy Thwarte
Although deeply in love with Nan, Guy becomes Jinny’s protector as tensions rise and the line between loyalty and heartbreak blurs.
Guy Remmers as Theo, Duke of Tintagel
The aristocratic husband of Nan, Theo struggles with knowing that her heart may belong to someone else.
Josh Dylan as Lord Richard Marable
A rare beacon of decency among the British elite, Richard strives to balance family honor with loyalty to his spirited wife, Conchita.
Barney Fishwick as Lord James Seadown
The series’ antagonist, James emerges as an even darker force this season, desperate to reclaim Jinny and their child at any cost.
Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable
The Marables’ shy younger sister finds herself pulled into a quiet but intense bond with Mabel, hinting at a forbidden romance.
New Additions to the Season 2 Cast
Leighton Meester as Nelle
Meester joins the cast as Nan’s biological mother and Patti St. George’s younger sister. The revelation of Nelle’s identity threatens to upend the family.
Christina Hendricks as Patricia “Patti” St. George
Fresh from her role as Joan Harris in Mad Men, Hendricks shines as Nan and Jinny’s mother, grappling with the scandal of betrayal and the constraints of a patriarchal marriage.
Adam James as Colonel Tracy St. George
Nan and Jinny’s father, on the verge of divorce from Patti, finds himself under scrutiny for long‑buried family secrets.
Amelia Bullmore as the Dowager Duchess of Tintagel
The Duke’s formidable mother returns to protect the family name, making it clear that loyalty and sacrifice are the price of belonging.
Fenella Woolgar as Lady Brightlingsea
The sharp‑tongued matriarch of the Marable family moves in with Conchita and Richard after her husband’s death, making for tension under one roof.
Anthony Calf as Lord Brightlingsea
Though deceased early in Season 2, his financial mismanagement leaves a legacy of scandal and desperation for the Marables.
Maria Almeida as Cora Merrigan
A wealthy American heiress arrives in England, desperate for a title and infatuated with the mythos surrounding Conchita and Richard.
Grace Ambrose as Paloma Ballardino
A free‑spirited newcomer met during Jinny and Guy’s escape, Paloma arrives in England determined to carve out her own path.
Jacob Ifan as Hector Robinson
The rising politician becomes a new suitor for Lizzy, challenging the dynamics of old loyalties and new affections.
With an expanded cast, higher stakes, and deeper emotional threads, The Buccaneers Season 2 promises a compelling mix of romance, betrayal, and scandal — a captivating chapter in this opulent period drama. Stay tuned as the series returns to Apple TV+, ready to sweep viewers back into its gilded world.
