Period drama fans, get excited. Apple TV+ series The Buccaneers season 2 release date has just been announced, and it's coming up very soon. Like this month soon.
Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester has joined the cast for season 2, which already includes Christina Hendricks and Mia Threapleton, Kate Winslet's daughter.
The show tells the story of a group of American women who arrive in Britain in the 1870s, and clash with the tightly-wound culture they arrive into.
"It’s been a complete thrill to watch people all over the world fall in love with these characters, who’ve been brought to such vibrant life by our spectacular cast," series creator Katherine Jakeways has said of the series renewal.
The new TV series is a contemporary look at the plight of these 1930s women, who were looking for their place in the world and unfortunately found fascism.
"We know season one left audiences desperate to know what’s next for our buccaneers, so I’m absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to explore the further adventures of this smart, joyful, messy sisterhood."
Leighton's entrance into The Buccaneers' story was announced in an iconic way by the cast themselves, paying tribute to the Gossip Girl star in the best way. The video caption reads: “Darlings, welcome Leighton Meester to The Buccaneers Season 2”.
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Here's everything we know about The Buccaneers season 2.
The Buccaneers season 2 plot
The official logline for season 2 reads: "In the first season of The Buccaneers, a group of fun-loving young American girls exploded into the tightly corseted London of the 1870s… setting hearts racing and kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash. Now, the Buccaneers are no longer the invaders — England is their home. In fact they’re practically running the place. 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. 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."
Here's a cute Insta video of the The Buccaneers cast working on season 2.
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The Buccaneers season 2 cast
Alongside Leighton Meester, the core cast from season one will be returning, including: Mia Threapleton, Christina Hendricks, Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, Josh Dylan, Guy Remmers, Matthew Broome, and Barney Fishwick.
The Buccaneers season 2 release date
The new season is set to drop on Apple TV+ on 18 June.
The Buccaneers season 2 trailer
A trailer is finally here! Watch below.
