The Buccaneers (2023 TV series)
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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. The second season premiered on 18 June 2025. On 8 October 2025, the show was renewed for a third season.
Infobox
Genre
Historical drama
Created by
Katherine Jakeways
Based on
The Buccaneersby Edith Wharton
Starring
mw- Kristine Froseth Alisha Boe Matthew Broome Josh Dylan Barney Fishwick Aubri Ibrag Guy Remmers Mia Threapleton Josie Totah Imogen Waterhouse Christina Hendricks
Theme music composer
Aisling Brouwer Anna Phoebe
Country of origin
United Kingdom United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
16
Executive producers
Beth Willis George Faber Katherine Jakeways Susanna White
Running time
49–55 minutes
Production company
The Forge
Network
Apple TV
Release
8 November 2023 (2023-11-08) –present
Tables
First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
8 November 2023 (2023-11-08)
Originally released
13 December 2023 (2023-12-13)
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
8
Episodes
18 June 2025 (2025-06-18)
Originally released
6 August 2025 (2025-08-06)
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 8 | 8 November 2023 (2023-11-08) | 13 December 2023 (2023-12-13) | |
| 2 | 8 | 18 June 2025 (2025-06-18) | 6 August 2025 (2025-08-06) | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2023)
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1
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1
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1
Title
"American Poison"
Directed by
Susanna White
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
8 November 2023 (2023-11-08)
Encouraged by the whirlwind marriage of their friend Conchita to Lord Richard Marable, the American nouveau riche daughters of the St. George and Elmsworth families are sent to England to find husbands. Jinny St. George and Lizzy Elmsworth enter London society as debutantes. Both are attracted to Richard's younger brother James, even as Richard's family looks down on them. The unconventional manners of Jinny's sister Nan catch the eye of a bachelor, Guy Thwarte. Jinny accidentally reveals to Nan that the latter is secretly illegitimate, and Nan is sent on a tour of Cornwall to not disturb Jinny's marital aspirations. While swimming in the sea, Nan meets Theo, a duke seeking a wife who does not care about his status.
Encouraged by the whirlwind marriage of their friend Conchita to Lord Richard Marable, the American nouveau riche daughters of the St. George and Elmsworth families are sent to England to find husbands. Jinny St. George and Lizzy Elmsworth enter London society as debutantes. Both are attracted to Richard's younger brother James, even as Richard's family looks down on them. The unconventional manners of Jinny's sister Nan catch the eye of a bachelor, Guy Thwarte. Jinny accidentally reveals to Nan that the latter is secretly illegitimate, and Nan is sent on a tour of Cornwall to not disturb Jinny's marital aspirations. While swimming in the sea, Nan meets Theo, a duke seeking a wife who does not care about his status.
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Encouraged by the whirlwind marriage of their friend Conchita to Lord Richard Marable, the American nouveau riche daughters of the St. George and Elmsworth families are sent to England to find husbands. Jinny St. George and Lizzy Elmsworth enter London society as debutantes. Both are attracted to Richard's younger brother James, even as Richard's family looks down on them. The unconventional manners of Jinny's sister Nan catch the eye of a bachelor, Guy Thwarte. Jinny accidentally reveals to Nan that the latter is secretly illegitimate, and Nan is sent on a tour of Cornwall to not disturb Jinny's marital aspirations. While swimming in the sea, Nan meets Theo, a duke seeking a wife who does not care about his status.
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2
No.overall
2
No. inseason
2
Title
"Women or Wives"
Directed by
Susanna White
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
8 November 2023 (2023-11-08)
Conchita throws a house party in Runnymede, with her and Richard's friends in attendance. James rebuffs Jinny and dances with Lizzy. While playing a game of sardines, Mabel nearly kisses Honoria. James forces a humiliated Lizzy to strip nude in front of him. Conchita overhears Richard saying that she will never fit in and leaves. Nan confides her parentage to Guy, who leaves. Theo arrives and proposes to Nan.
Conchita throws a house party in Runnymede, with her and Richard's friends in attendance. James rebuffs Jinny and dances with Lizzy. While playing a game of sardines, Mabel nearly kisses Honoria. James forces a humiliated Lizzy to strip nude in front of him. Conchita overhears Richard saying that she will never fit in and leaves. Nan confides her parentage to Guy, who leaves. Theo arrives and proposes to Nan.
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Conchita throws a house party in Runnymede, with her and Richard's friends in attendance. James rebuffs Jinny and dances with Lizzy. While playing a game of sardines, Mabel nearly kisses Honoria. James forces a humiliated Lizzy to strip nude in front of him. Conchita overhears Richard saying that she will never fit in and leaves. Nan confides her parentage to Guy, who leaves. Theo arrives and proposes to Nan.
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3
No. inseason
3
Title
"The Perfect Duchess"
Directed by
Richard Senior
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
8 November 2023 (2023-11-08)
As Nan ponders Theo's proposal, his mother hosts a private ball at Tintagel. Nan grows closer to Theo and connects with the dowager duchess but is disturbed by the arrival of Guy, who is revealed to be Theo's closest friend. Meanwhile, Jinny and James have eloped. Nan dances with Theo at the ball, but the event is interrupted by Conchita running into the rain. Richard finds her and the two reconcile; Mabel and Honoria kiss. Guy assures Nan he will keep her illegitimacy secret from Theo. The next morning, Nan tells Theo that she is willing to marry him but must first return to New York; he asks to come with her.
As Nan ponders Theo's proposal, his mother hosts a private ball at Tintagel. Nan grows closer to Theo and connects with the dowager duchess but is disturbed by the arrival of Guy, who is revealed to be Theo's closest friend. Meanwhile, Jinny and James have eloped. Nan dances with Theo at the ball, but the event is interrupted by Conchita running into the rain. Richard finds her and the two reconcile; Mabel and Honoria kiss. Guy assures Nan he will keep her illegitimacy secret from Theo. The next morning, Nan tells Theo that she is willing to marry him but must first return to New York; he asks to come with her.
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As Nan ponders Theo's proposal, his mother hosts a private ball at Tintagel. Nan grows closer to Theo and connects with the dowager duchess but is disturbed by the arrival of Guy, who is revealed to be Theo's closest friend. Meanwhile, Jinny and James have eloped. Nan dances with Theo at the ball, but the event is interrupted by Conchita running into the rain. Richard finds her and the two reconcile; Mabel and Honoria kiss. Guy assures Nan he will keep her illegitimacy secret from Theo. The next morning, Nan tells Theo that she is willing to marry him but must first return to New York; he asks to come with her.
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4
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4
No. inseason
4
Title
"Homecoming"
Directed by
Richard Senior
Written by
Catherine Shepherd
Original release date
15 November 2023 (2023-11-15)
The girls arrive in New York, where Patricia St. George throws a lavish party to celebrate her daughters' successful courtships, but Nan rebuffs her and declares her intention to tell Theo the truth. Nan unsuccessfully asks her father for information. Meanwhile, Guy drunkenly sends a telegram confessing his love to Nan, which Theo reads. Lavinia Elmsworth catches Mabel kissing a maid; Conchita worries she and Richard will not escape the Brightlingseas. Nan reconciles with Patricia, who assures her that she is her daughter. Theo asks Nan for a quick marriage. Patricia tells her husband that their marriage is over.
The girls arrive in New York, where Patricia St. George throws a lavish party to celebrate her daughters' successful courtships, but Nan rebuffs her and declares her intention to tell Theo the truth. Nan unsuccessfully asks her father for information. Meanwhile, Guy drunkenly sends a telegram confessing his love to Nan, which Theo reads. Lavinia Elmsworth catches Mabel kissing a maid; Conchita worries she and Richard will not escape the Brightlingseas. Nan reconciles with Patricia, who assures her that she is her daughter. Theo asks Nan for a quick marriage. Patricia tells her husband that their marriage is over.
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The girls arrive in New York, where Patricia St. George throws a lavish party to celebrate her daughters' successful courtships, but Nan rebuffs her and declares her intention to tell Theo the truth. Nan unsuccessfully asks her father for information. Meanwhile, Guy drunkenly sends a telegram confessing his love to Nan, which Theo reads. Lavinia Elmsworth catches Mabel kissing a maid; Conchita worries she and Richard will not escape the Brightlingseas. Nan reconciles with Patricia, who assures her that she is her daughter. Theo asks Nan for a quick marriage. Patricia tells her husband that their marriage is over.
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5
No.overall
5
No. inseason
5
Title
"Failed Betrayal"
Directed by
Richard Senior
Written by
Roanne Bardsley & Emma Jane Unsworth
Original release date
22 November 2023 (2023-11-22)
While attempting to hide his family's lack of funds, Guy hosts a celebration of Bonfire Night at his estate. Theo invites Jean, hoping to set up a match with her and Guy. The group is tasked with finding a torch in a hedge maze, during which Nan learns about Guy's telegram, and Jinny and Lizzy rekindle their friendship. Mabel and Honoria sleep together. Conchita, now living separately from Richard, helps Nan realise that she is really in love with Guy. Theo confronts Guy at a poker game with Nan, though Theo reconciles with Nan and Guy at the bonfire. Mabel also lashes out at Honoria.
While attempting to hide his family's lack of funds, Guy hosts a celebration of Bonfire Night at his estate. Theo invites Jean, hoping to set up a match with her and Guy. The group is tasked with finding a torch in a hedge maze, during which Nan learns about Guy's telegram, and Jinny and Lizzy rekindle their friendship. Mabel and Honoria sleep together. Conchita, now living separately from Richard, helps Nan realise that she is really in love with Guy. Theo confronts Guy at a poker game with Nan, though Theo reconciles with Nan and Guy at the bonfire. Mabel also lashes out at Honoria.
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While attempting to hide his family's lack of funds, Guy hosts a celebration of Bonfire Night at his estate. Theo invites Jean, hoping to set up a match with her and Guy. The group is tasked with finding a torch in a hedge maze, during which Nan learns about Guy's telegram, and Jinny and Lizzy rekindle their friendship. Mabel and Honoria sleep together. Conchita, now living separately from Richard, helps Nan realise that she is really in love with Guy. Theo confronts Guy at a poker game with Nan, though Theo reconciles with Nan and Guy at the bonfire. Mabel also lashes out at Honoria.
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6
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6
No. inseason
6
Title
"It's Christmas"
Directed by
Charlotte Regan
Written by
Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba
Original release date
29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
The group spends Christmas with the Tintagels. Guy, who is now courting Jean, makes tentative peace with Nan and her impending marriage. Lizzy admits James' torment of her to Jinny, who rejects the notion that James is abusive; Jinny also admits Nan's illegitimacy to James. Mabel decides to enter a marriage of convenience to Miles so she and Lizzy can stay in England. Seeing how happy Conchita and Richard are together, Mrs. Testvalley leaves their service. James tells the dowager duchess of Nan's birth, and Nan privately admits her relief at the engagement's end to Guy. She publicly admits her illegitimacy at Christmas luncheon, where Theo declares his love for and intention to marry her.
The group spends Christmas with the Tintagels. Guy, who is now courting Jean, makes tentative peace with Nan and her impending marriage. Lizzy admits James' torment of her to Jinny, who rejects the notion that James is abusive; Jinny also admits Nan's illegitimacy to James. Mabel decides to enter a marriage of convenience to Miles so she and Lizzy can stay in England. Seeing how happy Conchita and Richard are together, Mrs. Testvalley leaves their service. James tells the dowager duchess of Nan's birth, and Nan privately admits her relief at the engagement's end to Guy. She publicly admits her illegitimacy at Christmas luncheon, where Theo declares his love for and intention to marry her.
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The group spends Christmas with the Tintagels. Guy, who is now courting Jean, makes tentative peace with Nan and her impending marriage. Lizzy admits James' torment of her to Jinny, who rejects the notion that James is abusive; Jinny also admits Nan's illegitimacy to James. Mabel decides to enter a marriage of convenience to Miles so she and Lizzy can stay in England. Seeing how happy Conchita and Richard are together, Mrs. Testvalley leaves their service. James tells the dowager duchess of Nan's birth, and Nan privately admits her relief at the engagement's end to Guy. She publicly admits her illegitimacy at Christmas luncheon, where Theo declares his love for and intention to marry her.
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7
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7
No. inseason
7
Title
"First Footing"
Directed by
Charlotte Regan
Written by
Roanne Bardsley
Original release date
6 December 2023 (2023-12-06)
The group attends a New Year's Eve party hosted at the Brightlingsea estate, where Nan feels outcast by other guests for her illegitimacy. Nan and Jinny's parents arrive, and Patti scolds Jinny for revealing Nan's secret. She later informs her husband that she will be divorcing him after Nan's wedding. Guy and Nan share a moment on the roof, and when they return downstairs, Theo reveals he knew about the telegram, leading to a fight between him and Guy. Guy reveals to Nan that Theo knew about the telegram but hid it from them, and Theo forces Guy to recite the telegram. Nan confronts Theo about knowing about her mother and not saying anything and storms off. Meanwhile, Lizzy is publicly embarrassed by James and condemns Jinny for their behaviour. Jinny, secretly pregnant, attempts to leave the party but returns to James' side. Honoria subtly shares to Richard her knowledge of his and Lady Testvalley's affair before reminding him how happy he is with Conchita. His mother reveals that she knew about the affair, and Richard is later comforted by Conchita. Guy and Theo make amends before saying goodbye. Nan talks to Guy, and he re-affirms his love for her but also reveals that he asked Lady Hopeleigh to marry him, further explaining that they both needed to move on.
The group attends a New Year's Eve party hosted at the Brightlingsea estate, where Nan feels outcast by other guests for her illegitimacy. Nan and Jinny's parents arrive, and Patti scolds Jinny for revealing Nan's secret. She later informs her husband that she will be divorcing him after Nan's wedding. Guy and Nan share a moment on the roof, and when they return downstairs, Theo reveals he knew about the telegram, leading to a fight between him and Guy. Guy reveals to Nan that Theo knew about the telegram but hid it from them, and Theo forces Guy to recite the telegram. Nan confronts Theo about knowing about her mother and not saying anything and storms off. Meanwhile, Lizzy is publicly embarrassed by James and condemns Jinny for their behaviour. Jinny, secretly pregnant, attempts to leave the party but returns to James' side. Honoria subtly shares to Richard her knowledge of his and Lady Testvalley's affair before reminding him how happy he is with Conchita. His mother reveals that she knew about the affair, and Richard is later comforted by Conchita. Guy and Theo make amends before saying goodbye. Nan talks to Guy, and he re-affirms his love for her but also reveals that he asked Lady Hopeleigh to marry him, further explaining that they both needed to move on.
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The group attends a New Year's Eve party hosted at the Brightlingsea estate, where Nan feels outcast by other guests for her illegitimacy. Nan and Jinny's parents arrive, and Patti scolds Jinny for revealing Nan's secret. She later informs her husband that she will be divorcing him after Nan's wedding. Guy and Nan share a moment on the roof, and when they return downstairs, Theo reveals he knew about the telegram, leading to a fight between him and Guy. Guy reveals to Nan that Theo knew about the telegram but hid it from them, and Theo forces Guy to recite the telegram. Nan confronts Theo about knowing about her mother and not saying anything and storms off. Meanwhile, Lizzy is publicly embarrassed by James and condemns Jinny for their behaviour. Jinny, secretly pregnant, attempts to leave the party but returns to James' side. Honoria subtly shares to Richard her knowledge of his and Lady Testvalley's affair before reminding him how happy he is with Conchita. His mother reveals that she knew about the affair, and Richard is later comforted by Conchita. Guy and Theo make amends before saying goodbye. Nan talks to Guy, and he re-affirms his love for her but also reveals that he asked Lady Hopeleigh to marry him, further explaining that they both needed to move on.
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8
No.overall
8
No. inseason
8
Title
"Wedding of the Season"
Directed by
Charlotte Regan
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
13 December 2023 (2023-12-13)
The day before her wedding, Theo issues Nan a final chance to change her mind until the next morning. At a ceremony, Nan rejects Jinny, and Richard confronts his mother, announcing his intention to sever ties and move to the US with her. Conchita reveals to him that her father's investment failed and the family has lost their money, but Richard stands by his decision. Jinny faints while climbing the stairs, and Miles reveals to James that she is pregnant, leading him to beat Jinny. Patti affirms to Tracy that she will divorce him given that Nan will be a duchess soon. Mabel questions her engagement to Miles and later comes out to Lizzy, who accepts her. Guy climbs up to Nan's room and reveals he ended his engagement to Lady Hopeleigh; the two proclaim their love and have sex. Jinny reveals to them James' abuse and her pregnancy, and the trio try to escape, intending to leave for South America, but James finds them and returns with Jinny. The next morning, Mabel ends her engagement with Miles and declares her love for Honoria. Outside the chapel, the group stalls the ceremony to help Jinny escape with Guy. Nan marries Theo, with the dowager duchess' knowledge, so she will be able to protect Jinny and Guy from James with her status. Outside, Tracey reveals to Patti that Nan's biological mother has returned.
The day before her wedding, Theo issues Nan a final chance to change her mind until the next morning. At a ceremony, Nan rejects Jinny, and Richard confronts his mother, announcing his intention to sever ties and move to the US with her. Conchita reveals to him that her father's investment failed and the family has lost their money, but Richard stands by his decision. Jinny faints while climbing the stairs, and Miles reveals to James that she is pregnant, leading him to beat Jinny. Patti affirms to Tracy that she will divorce him given that Nan will be a duchess soon. Mabel questions her engagement to Miles and later comes out to Lizzy, who accepts her. Guy climbs up to Nan's room and reveals he ended his engagement to Lady Hopeleigh; the two proclaim their love and have sex. Jinny reveals to them James' abuse and her pregnancy, and the trio try to escape, intending to leave for South America, but James finds them and returns with Jinny. The next morning, Mabel ends her engagement with Miles and declares her love for Honoria. Outside the chapel, the group stalls the ceremony to help Jinny escape with Guy. Nan marries Theo, with the dowager duchess' knowledge, so she will be able to protect Jinny and Guy from James with her status. Outside, Tracey reveals to Patti that Nan's biological mother has returned.
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The day before her wedding, Theo issues Nan a final chance to change her mind until the next morning. At a ceremony, Nan rejects Jinny, and Richard confronts his mother, announcing his intention to sever ties and move to the US with her. Conchita reveals to him that her father's investment failed and the family has lost their money, but Richard stands by his decision. Jinny faints while climbing the stairs, and Miles reveals to James that she is pregnant, leading him to beat Jinny. Patti affirms to Tracy that she will divorce him given that Nan will be a duchess soon. Mabel questions her engagement to Miles and later comes out to Lizzy, who accepts her. Guy climbs up to Nan's room and reveals he ended his engagement to Lady Hopeleigh; the two proclaim their love and have sex. Jinny reveals to them James' abuse and her pregnancy, and the trio try to escape, intending to leave for South America, but James finds them and returns with Jinny. The next morning, Mabel ends her engagement with Miles and declares her love for Honoria. Outside the chapel, the group stalls the ceremony to help Jinny escape with Guy. Nan marries Theo, with the dowager duchess' knowledge, so she will be able to protect Jinny and Guy from James with her status. Outside, Tracey reveals to Patti that Nan's biological mother has returned.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "American Poison" | Susanna White | Katherine Jakeways | 8 November 2023 (2023-11-08) | |
| Encouraged by the whirlwind marriage of their friend Conchita to Lord Richard Marable, the American nouveau riche daughters of the St. George and Elmsworth families are sent to England to find husbands. Jinny St. George and Lizzy Elmsworth enter London society as debutantes. Both are attracted to Richard's younger brother James, even as Richard's family looks down on them. The unconventional manners of Jinny's sister Nan catch the eye of a bachelor, Guy Thwarte. Jinny accidentally reveals to Nan that the latter is secretly illegitimate, and Nan is sent on a tour of Cornwall to not disturb Jinny's marital aspirations. While swimming in the sea, Nan meets Theo, a duke seeking a wife who does not care about his status. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Women or Wives" | Susanna White | Katherine Jakeways | 8 November 2023 (2023-11-08) | |
| Conchita throws a house party in Runnymede, with her and Richard's friends in attendance. James rebuffs Jinny and dances with Lizzy. While playing a game of sardines, Mabel nearly kisses Honoria. James forces a humiliated Lizzy to strip nude in front of him. Conchita overhears Richard saying that she will never fit in and leaves. Nan confides her parentage to Guy, who leaves. Theo arrives and proposes to Nan. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Perfect Duchess" | Richard Senior | Katherine Jakeways | 8 November 2023 (2023-11-08) | |
| As Nan ponders Theo's proposal, his mother hosts a private ball at Tintagel. Nan grows closer to Theo and connects with the dowager duchess but is disturbed by the arrival of Guy, who is revealed to be Theo's closest friend. Meanwhile, Jinny and James have eloped. Nan dances with Theo at the ball, but the event is interrupted by Conchita running into the rain. Richard finds her and the two reconcile; Mabel and Honoria kiss. Guy assures Nan he will keep her illegitimacy secret from Theo. The next morning, Nan tells Theo that she is willing to marry him but must first return to New York; he asks to come with her. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Homecoming" | Richard Senior | Catherine Shepherd | 15 November 2023 (2023-11-15) | |
| The girls arrive in New York, where Patricia St. George throws a lavish party to celebrate her daughters' successful courtships, but Nan rebuffs her and declares her intention to tell Theo the truth. Nan unsuccessfully asks her father for information. Meanwhile, Guy drunkenly sends a telegram confessing his love to Nan, which Theo reads. Lavinia Elmsworth catches Mabel kissing a maid; Conchita worries she and Richard will not escape the Brightlingseas. Nan reconciles with Patricia, who assures her that she is her daughter. Theo asks Nan for a quick marriage. Patricia tells her husband that their marriage is over. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Failed Betrayal" | Richard Senior | Roanne Bardsley & Emma Jane Unsworth | 22 November 2023 (2023-11-22) | |
| While attempting to hide his family's lack of funds, Guy hosts a celebration of Bonfire Night at his estate. Theo invites Jean, hoping to set up a match with her and Guy. The group is tasked with finding a torch in a hedge maze, during which Nan learns about Guy's telegram, and Jinny and Lizzy rekindle their friendship. Mabel and Honoria sleep together. Conchita, now living separately from Richard, helps Nan realise that she is really in love with Guy. Theo confronts Guy at a poker game with Nan, though Theo reconciles with Nan and Guy at the bonfire. Mabel also lashes out at Honoria. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "It's Christmas" | Charlotte Regan | Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba | 29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) | |
| The group spends Christmas with the Tintagels. Guy, who is now courting Jean, makes tentative peace with Nan and her impending marriage. Lizzy admits James' torment of her to Jinny, who rejects the notion that James is abusive; Jinny also admits Nan's illegitimacy to James. Mabel decides to enter a marriage of convenience to Miles so she and Lizzy can stay in England. Seeing how happy Conchita and Richard are together, Mrs. Testvalley leaves their service. James tells the dowager duchess of Nan's birth, and Nan privately admits her relief at the engagement's end to Guy. She publicly admits her illegitimacy at Christmas luncheon, where Theo declares his love for and intention to marry her. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "First Footing" | Charlotte Regan | Roanne Bardsley | 6 December 2023 (2023-12-06) | |
| The group attends a New Year's Eve party hosted at the Brightlingsea estate, where Nan feels outcast by other guests for her illegitimacy. Nan and Jinny's parents arrive, and Patti scolds Jinny for revealing Nan's secret. She later informs her husband that she will be divorcing him after Nan's wedding. Guy and Nan share a moment on the roof, and when they return downstairs, Theo reveals he knew about the telegram, leading to a fight between him and Guy. Guy reveals to Nan that Theo knew about the telegram but hid it from them, and Theo forces Guy to recite the telegram. Nan confronts Theo about knowing about her mother and not saying anything and storms off. Meanwhile, Lizzy is publicly embarrassed by James and condemns Jinny for their behaviour. Jinny, secretly pregnant, attempts to leave the party but returns to James' side. Honoria subtly shares to Richard her knowledge of his and Lady Testvalley's affair before reminding him how happy he is with Conchita. His mother reveals that she knew about the affair, and Richard is later comforted by Conchita. Guy and Theo make amends before saying goodbye. Nan talks to Guy, and he re-affirms his love for her but also reveals that he asked Lady Hopeleigh to marry him, further explaining that they both needed to move on. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Wedding of the Season" | Charlotte Regan | Katherine Jakeways | 13 December 2023 (2023-12-13) | |
| The day before her wedding, Theo issues Nan a final chance to change her mind until the next morning. At a ceremony, Nan rejects Jinny, and Richard confronts his mother, announcing his intention to sever ties and move to the US with her. Conchita reveals to him that her father's investment failed and the family has lost their money, but Richard stands by his decision. Jinny faints while climbing the stairs, and Miles reveals to James that she is pregnant, leading him to beat Jinny. Patti affirms to Tracy that she will divorce him given that Nan will be a duchess soon. Mabel questions her engagement to Miles and later comes out to Lizzy, who accepts her. Guy climbs up to Nan's room and reveals he ended his engagement to Lady Hopeleigh; the two proclaim their love and have sex. Jinny reveals to them James' abuse and her pregnancy, and the trio try to escape, intending to leave for South America, but James finds them and returns with Jinny. The next morning, Mabel ends her engagement with Miles and declares her love for Honoria. Outside the chapel, the group stalls the ceremony to help Jinny escape with Guy. Nan marries Theo, with the dowager duchess' knowledge, so she will be able to protect Jinny and Guy from James with her status. Outside, Tracey reveals to Patti that Nan's biological mother has returned. | ||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2025)
9
9
No.overall
9
No. inseries
1
Title
"The Duchess of Tintagel"
Directed by
William McGregor & Rachel Leiterman
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
18 June 2025 (2025-06-18)
Nan's biological mother is revealed to be Patti's younger sister, Nell. Nan flees from the reception confused and upset over what she has done, and Nell comforts her but maintains the facade that she is merely her and Jinny's aunt. Later, Patti and Nell engage in a heated exchange regarding their past, and Patti again reaffirms her plan to leave Tracy. Lizzy catches the eye of an MP at the reception, which Theo notices. Mabel and Honoria acknowledge that forging a life together is unfamiliar for both of them, but they maintain their commitment. With Lord Brightlingsea's health deteriorating, Dick and Conchita are forced to remain in England, and Conchita looks for ways to recoup some of the family's lost fortune, to the Brightlingsea's chagrin. Nan tries to reason with the Dowager regarding her mixed feelings over her marriage to Theo but is told to remain stoic and dignified. Nan is later confronted by James regarding Jinny's whereabouts, and she admits to being unaware of her sister's location. Patti and Nell make up and leave for America together. In Italy, Jinny and Guy arrive in a remote seaside village, masquerading as husband and wife. At the Black & White ball, Nan makes her debut as the new Duchess of Tintagel, defying tradition by wearing a dazzling red gown.
Nan's biological mother is revealed to be Patti's younger sister, Nell. Nan flees from the reception confused and upset over what she has done, and Nell comforts her but maintains the facade that she is merely her and Jinny's aunt. Later, Patti and Nell engage in a heated exchange regarding their past, and Patti again reaffirms her plan to leave Tracy. Lizzy catches the eye of an MP at the reception, which Theo notices. Mabel and Honoria acknowledge that forging a life together is unfamiliar for both of them, but they maintain their commitment. With Lord Brightlingsea's health deteriorating, Dick and Conchita are forced to remain in England, and Conchita looks for ways to recoup some of the family's lost fortune, to the Brightlingsea's chagrin. Nan tries to reason with the Dowager regarding her mixed feelings over her marriage to Theo but is told to remain stoic and dignified. Nan is later confronted by James regarding Jinny's whereabouts, and she admits to being unaware of her sister's location. Patti and Nell make up and leave for America together. In Italy, Jinny and Guy arrive in a remote seaside village, masquerading as husband and wife. At the Black & White ball, Nan makes her debut as the new Duchess of Tintagel, defying tradition by wearing a dazzling red gown.
No.overall
Nan's biological mother is revealed to be Patti's younger sister, Nell. Nan flees from the reception confused and upset over what she has done, and Nell comforts her but maintains the facade that she is merely her and Jinny's aunt. Later, Patti and Nell engage in a heated exchange regarding their past, and Patti again reaffirms her plan to leave Tracy. Lizzy catches the eye of an MP at the reception, which Theo notices. Mabel and Honoria acknowledge that forging a life together is unfamiliar for both of them, but they maintain their commitment. With Lord Brightlingsea's health deteriorating, Dick and Conchita are forced to remain in England, and Conchita looks for ways to recoup some of the family's lost fortune, to the Brightlingsea's chagrin. Nan tries to reason with the Dowager regarding her mixed feelings over her marriage to Theo but is told to remain stoic and dignified. Nan is later confronted by James regarding Jinny's whereabouts, and she admits to being unaware of her sister's location. Patti and Nell make up and leave for America together. In Italy, Jinny and Guy arrive in a remote seaside village, masquerading as husband and wife. At the Black & White ball, Nan makes her debut as the new Duchess of Tintagel, defying tradition by wearing a dazzling red gown.
10
10
No.overall
10
No. inseries
2
Title
"Holy Grail"
Directed by
Charlie Manton
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
25 June 2025 (2025-06-25)
11
11
No.overall
11
No. inseries
3
Title
"Get Her Out"
Directed by
Charlie Manton
Written by
Roanne Bardsley
Original release date
2 July 2025 (2025-07-02)
12
12
No.overall
12
No. inseries
4
Title
"Ice Cream"
Directed by
William McGregor
Written by
Georgia Christou
Original release date
9 July 2025 (2025-07-09)
13
13
No.overall
13
No. inseries
5
Title
"A Whole Love"
Directed by
Rachel Leiterman
Written by
Ava Pickett
Original release date
16 July 2025 (2025-07-16)
14
14
No.overall
14
No. inseries
6
Title
"Every Single Piece of My Heart"
Directed by
Rachel Leiterman
Written by
Dana Fainaru
Original release date
23 July 2025 (2025-07-23)
15
15
No.overall
15
No. inseries
7
Title
"All Rise"
Directed by
John Hardwick
Written by
Alex Straker
Original release date
30 July 2025 (2025-07-30)
16
16
No.overall
16
No. inseries
8
Title
"She Knows"
Directed by
John Hardwick
Written by
Katherine Jakeways
Original release date
6 August 2025 (2025-08-06)
| No.overall | No. inseries | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 9 | 1 | "The Duchess of Tintagel" | William McGregor & Rachel Leiterman | Katherine Jakeways | 18 June 2025 (2025-06-18) | |
| Nan's biological mother is revealed to be Patti's younger sister, Nell. Nan flees from the reception confused and upset over what she has done, and Nell comforts her but maintains the facade that she is merely her and Jinny's aunt. Later, Patti and Nell engage in a heated exchange regarding their past, and Patti again reaffirms her plan to leave Tracy. Lizzy catches the eye of an MP at the reception, which Theo notices. Mabel and Honoria acknowledge that forging a life together is unfamiliar for both of them, but they maintain their commitment. With Lord Brightlingsea's health deteriorating, Dick and Conchita are forced to remain in England, and Conchita looks for ways to recoup some of the family's lost fortune, to the Brightlingsea's chagrin. Nan tries to reason with the Dowager regarding her mixed feelings over her marriage to Theo but is told to remain stoic and dignified. Nan is later confronted by James regarding Jinny's whereabouts, and she admits to being unaware of her sister's location. Patti and Nell make up and leave for America together. In Italy, Jinny and Guy arrive in a remote seaside village, masquerading as husband and wife. At the Black & White ball, Nan makes her debut as the new Duchess of Tintagel, defying tradition by wearing a dazzling red gown. | ||||||
| 10 | 2 | "Holy Grail" | Charlie Manton | Katherine Jakeways | 25 June 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| 11 | 3 | "Get Her Out" | Charlie Manton | Roanne Bardsley | 2 July 2025 (2025-07-02) | |
| 12 | 4 | "Ice Cream" | William McGregor | Georgia Christou | 9 July 2025 (2025-07-09) | |
| 13 | 5 | "A Whole Love" | Rachel Leiterman | Ava Pickett | 16 July 2025 (2025-07-16) | |
| 14 | 6 | "Every Single Piece of My Heart" | Rachel Leiterman | Dana Fainaru | 23 July 2025 (2025-07-23) | |
| 15 | 7 | "All Rise" | John Hardwick | Alex Straker | 30 July 2025 (2025-07-30) | |
| 16 | 8 | "She Knows" | John Hardwick | Katherine Jakeways | 6 August 2025 (2025-08-06) | |
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