This article discusses physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
Apple TV+’s romance dramaThe Buccaneersis about to return for its second season, but many viewers may need a refresher on everything that happened to Nan St. George (Kristine Frøseth) and her friends.The Buccaneersseason 2is set to premiere on Wednesday, June 18 on Apple TV+. It’s been over a year sinceThe Buccaneersseason 1 ended on July 19, 2025, however, and many of the show’s storylines may have been forgotten. A lot happened in the lives of Nan and her friends, however, so it’s worth revisiting the events ofThe Buccaneersseason 1.
Most ofThe Buccaneersfocuses on the love triangle between Nan, Duke Theo (Guy Remmers), and Guy Thwarte (Matthew Broome), but there was also quite a bit going on in the background. Thefriendship betweenThe Buccaneers' main group of women, for example, was a major focus of the season, and their relationships will also be a highlight of season 2. With all those different relationships and characters in place, fans ofThe Buccaneersmay need a bit of a refresher on what led up to season 2.
10The Buccaneers Is About A Group Of American Women Joining England’s Marriage Season
The Buccaneers Follows Five American Women & Their Challenges In British High Society
For those who haven’t seenThe Buccaneerssince it ended in December 2023, a broad overview of the series may be helpful.The Buccaneersis about a group of American friends who depart from New York to join England’s “season,” where eligible lords choose wives to court. UnlikeBridgerton, whichThe Buccaneersis often compared to, the main point ofThe Buccaneersis to depict the hardships women faced at the time and examine the intersection of power, duty, high society, and how friendships can change due to marriage. It’s a decidedly dark and somber show, but the romantic aspects help lighten things up.
9Jinny Accidentally Revealed That Nan Is Only Her Half Sister In The Buccaneers Season 1
Nan Was Born Out Of Wedlock & Her Illegitimacy Was A Scandal For British High Society
One of the most important revelations ofThe Buccaneersseason 1 was that Nan is only the half-sister of Jinny St. George (Imogen Waterhouse). After a fight,Jinny revealed that Tracy St. George was unfaithful, and that Nan was the product of an affair he had with an unknown woman. That caused a whole host of problems: Nan was furious with Jinny for hiding the truth, Nan also was mad at Patti for not revealing it earlier, and it even caused her to go on the very trip that introduced her to Theo. Eventually, Nan accepted Patti as her real mother even though they’re not related by blood.
8Lord Seadown Sexually Assaulted Lizzy & Abused Jinny
James Forced Lizzy To Strip Naked & Routinely Abused & Humiliated Jinny
WhileThe Buccaneersisn’t the type of show to have a single main villain, Lord Seadown (Barney Fishwick) tried his very hardest to fill the role.Seadown was downright villainous inThe Buccaneersseason 1, as he sexually assaulted both Lizzy and his wife, Jinny, and emotionally manipulated and abused them both. He forced Lizzy to strip naked in front of him and then taunted her with the knowledge for months, and he publicly humiliated and physically beat Jinny on several occasions after they were married. Seadown is the very worst the women could have expected from their marriages.
7Guy Thwarte Sent A Love Letter To Nan, But Theo Intercepted It
Guy Tried To Profess His Love, & It Caused A Big Falling Out Between Him & Theo
In their ongoing romance, Guy Thwarte at one point sent a letter professing his love to Nan, but it didn’t make it to her. After a night of drinking, Guy informed Nan that his heart belonged to her, but it was after she was already engaged to Theo, Guy’s longtime friend.Theo found the letter before Nan, however, and he both hid its existence from his fiance and used it to be passive-aggressive towards Guy. Guy’s love for Nan drove a big wedge between the old friends, and Theo’s reaction was another reason Nan was hesitant to marry him inThe Buccaneersseason 1.
6The Duchess Of Tintagel Tried To Ostracize Nan, But Theo Didn’t Let Her
Theo Knew That Nan Was Illegitimate, But He Loved Her More Than The Scandal That Caused
The Duchess of Tintagle eventually found out about Nan’s illegitimate birth, and it caused some big problems. Lord Seadown learned from Jinny that Nan was born out of wedlock, and in his typical fashion, he used it to cause trouble. The Duchess, knowing that Nan’s illegitimacy would be a scandal, tried to force Nan to leave the castle and abandon her engagement to Theo.Theo, however, already knew about the circumstances of Nan’s birth from reading Guy’s letter, and he said he would marry Nan anyway. That didn’t, however, keep the rest of British high society from whispering behind her back.
5Patti Decided To Divorce Tracy & Nan’s Biological Mother Is Returning
Patti Can Survive A Divorce By Being A Duchess' Mother, But Nan’s Blood Mother Is At The Wedding
Nan wasn’t the only one who was affected by the news of her illegitimate birth.After Nan’s secret was revealed, Patti (Christina Hendricks) decided that she was ready to leave her husband, Tracy St. George (Adam James). Patti figured that as the mother of a duchess, she could survive the scandal associated with divorce at the time and continue to live in high society without her husband. She had resented her childish and unfaithful husband for years, and Nan’s marriage gave her the courage to finally leave him.
At the same time, Tracy also revealed that Nan’s birth mother came to the wedding. Tracy initially lied about the identity of Nan’s mother, and he claimed she died in childbirth. Unfortunately,we don’t know who Nan’s blood mother is, butThe Buccaneersseason 2 will almost certainly reveal the secret quickly. The mother will likely want to reconnect with her long-lost daughter, especially now that Nan is a duchess.
4Mabel & Honoria Started A Romantic Relationship
Mabel Called Off Her Wedding To Have A Real Relationship With Honoria
Not all the main women found husbands inThe Buccaneersseason 1.Mabel (Josie Totah) and Honoria Marable (Mia Threapleton) started a secretive romantic relationship that should be a major focus ofThe Buccaneersseason 2. Mabel was trying to find a way to stay in England and be with Honoria secretly, but she ended up calling off her engagement so she could be fully devoted to Honoria. While the couple is together, they’ll still have to figure out a way to keep Mabel in England, as her mother will likely want her to come home and find an American husband.
Meanwhile, Mabel’s sister, Lizzy (Aubri Ibrag), didn’t find a husband either.Lizzy was mostly preoccupied with dealing with Lord Seadown’s constant abuses and taunts, and she wasn’t able to find a husband. Now that Mabel has also called off her wedding, however, Lizzy may have to go back to America inThe Buccaneersseason 2 as well.
3Conchita Convinced Richard To Leave London With Her & Minnie
Conchita & Richard Will Start A New Life Together Without Either Of Their Families' Money
ThroughoutThe Buccaneersseason 1, Conchita (Alisha Boe) was having trouble adapting to her life as Lady Marable and her marriage to Richard (Josh Dylan). Fortunately for her,by the end of the season, Conchita convinced Richard to leave his family and start an independent life with her and their daughter, Minnie. Unfortunately, Conchita’s father also squandered their family wealth, and she and Richard will have to live a more common life on their own inThe Buccaneersseason 2, all while raising their infant daughter.
Part of the reason Richard finally agreed to leave his family was because of a dark revelation about his past.Richard revealed that his former governess, Miss Testvalley (Simone Kirby), had groomed him as a child and started a predatory relationship with him. When he told his mother, she said that knew about the pedophilia and only sent Testvalley away. Feeling betrayed and realizing how much his mother didn’t love him, Richard finally had the courage to leave and be with Conchita.
2Jinny Left Her Abusive Marriage To James With Guy & Nan’s Help
Nan Agreed To Marry Theo So Her Power As Duchess Could Protect Jinny & Her Unborn Child
Luckily, Jinny’s abusive marriage to James didn’t last long.At the end ofThe Buccaneersseason 1, Nan and Guy helped Jinny escape from Lord Seadown and start a new life on her own. Guy agreed to watch over and protect Jinny and her unborn child while they were on the run, and Nan agreed to marry Theo so that she could have the power to protect them both as Duchess of Tintagel. After a teary goodbye, Guy and Jinny left while Nan married the man she didn’t love.
The description of The Buccaneers season 2 confirmed that Jinny and Guy would be fugitives of the law for “kidnapping” Lord Seadown’s unborn child.
Unluckily, there’s more trouble ahead for Jinny and Guy.The description ofThe Buccaneersseason 2 confirmed that Jinny and Guy would be fugitives of the law for “kidnapping” Lord Seadown’s unborn child. It’s not clear where they’re going yet or how they’ll evade capture, but it is clear that Guy and Jinny are going to have some major challenges to overcome inThe Buccaneersseason 2.
1Nan & Guy Slept Together The Night Before She Married Theo
Nan Is In Love With Guy, But She’s Married To Duke Theo In The Buccaneers Season 2
The last big development to remember ahead ofThe Buccaneersseason 2 concerned the main love triangle of Nan, Guy, and Theo.The night before she married Theo, Nan and Guy slept together. They also professed their love for each other during Jinny’s escape from Lord Seadown, but since Nan needed to be a duchess to protect her sister, they couldn’t be together. It’s clear that Nan loves Guy at least more than she loves Theo, but circumstances have kept them apart.
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Nan’s struggle to pick between Guy and Theo should be the main driving force ofThe Buccaneersseason 2. It’s also hard to predict, given the fact that the bookThe Buccaneersis based on was finished by a different author. Nan may end up running away with Guy, as previous adaptations of the story have ended, or she may stay in her loveless marriage, which would be more in keeping with Edith Wharton’s typical style. Regardless of what happens, the road to get there should makeThe Buccaneersseason 2 extremely exciting.
