The first look at Apple TV+ drama “The Buccaneers” brings us a US/UK culture clash in a startlingly modern 1870s setting.
Apple describes the series as “girls with money, men with power,” in a story concerning “new money, old secrets.” In the 1870s, young American women arrive in London for the height of the season when husbands and titles should be theirs for the taking.
Jakeways is not the first to complete Wharton’s novel, and previous attempts have been controversially poorly received specifically because of their endings. This new version, though, has a strong track record in Jakeways plus ex-“Doctor Who” executive producer Beth Willis, and director Susanna White.
Kristine Froseth stars with Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George and Mia Threapleton as Honoria Marable. SAG Award winner
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