The Buccaneers Renewed for Season Three on Apple TV+ as the Drama Enters a New Chapter Apple TV+ renews The Buccaneers for a third season, continuing the acclaimed period drama inspired by Edith Wharton’s final novel with creator Katherine Jakeways returning alongside the ensemble cast.

Apple TV+ has officially renewed The Buccaneers for a third season, extending the life of its lavish period drama inspired by Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel. Produced by The Forge and created by Katherine Jakeways, the series has earned critical praise for its modern energy and feminist take on 19th-century society — and will now return with new intrigue, romance, and rebellion set against the windswept cliffs of Cornwall.

A Modern Spin on Edith Wharton’s World

Since its premiere, The Buccaneers has redefined expectations for historical dramas. Adapted from Wharton’s posthumous work, it follows a group of young American women who upend the rigid social order of 1870s London with their exuberant confidence and disregard for English decorum.

Critics have celebrated the series as “a lavish period drama that feels fresh and modern” — a story that merges opulent costume design and social satire with a feminist sensibility. The first two seasons have explored not only romance and power but also the fragility of identity within a world governed by appearance and reputation.

Season three promises to continue that journey as the American heroines — now wiser, bolder, and united — face a new era of challenge and transformation.

What to Expect in Season Three

In this next chapter, the Buccaneers are fighting back. The latest season picks up after the heartbreaks and legal battles of season two, following the women as they redefine love and independence on their own terms.

When the series returns, a new Duke arrives in Tintagel — enigmatic, rebellious, and destined to disrupt the fragile order of polite English society. “If they thought these American girls rocked the boat,” Apple teased in its announcement, “this new bad-boy Duke is about to sink the ship.”

According to creator Katherine Jakeways, fans can expect a richer blend of romance, scandal, and solidarity:

“We couldn’t be more delighted to be lacing up our corsets, slipping on our ball gowns and running breathless across the cliffs of Tintagel for the third time,” said Jakeways. “Huge thanks to Apple TV+ and to the devoted viewers for loving the show as much as we do.”

The Cast and Creative Team

Season two’s ensemble will return, including Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, and Imogen Waterhouse, joined once again by Christina Hendricks, Mia Threapleton, and Leighton Meester. Supporting cast members such as Grace Ambrose, Maria Almeida, Matthew Broome, and Greg Wise also reprise their roles, ensuring continuity in the sprawling social web that defines the series.

Behind the camera, Jakeways continues as lead writer and executive producer alongside Emmy Award winner Beth Willis. Joe Innes joins the production as executive producer for season three. The series will again feature direction from acclaimed filmmakers including William McGregor, Rachel Leiterman, and Charlie Manton, each known for blending cinematic realism with character-driven storytelling.

A Strong Performer for Apple TV+

For Apple TV+, The Buccaneers has quietly become one of its most consistent performers. Viewers have praised its ability to feel both period-authentic and emotionally modern, using the aesthetic of a costume drama to explore contemporary themes of gender, ambition, and self-definition.

The show also fits into Apple TV+’s growing lineup of literary-inspired originals, joining Pachinko, The Essex Serpent, and Masters of the Air as part of the platform’s focus on prestige storytelling.

Its success illustrates Apple’s strategy of investing in ensemble-led, female-driven dramas that appeal to both traditional period audiences and younger viewers drawn to fresh, character-centered narratives.

The Buccaneers’ Cultural Legacy

The Buccaneers remains one of the few on-screen adaptations of Edith Wharton’s final and unfinished novel, a story originally left incomplete at the time of her death in 1937. Jakeways’ adaptation expands on Wharton’s sketches, reimagining the “American invasion” of London society through a modern lens that celebrates women’s autonomy and emotional complexity.

By combining Wharton’s social critique with witty dialogue, electric pacing, and modern sensibility, the show has carved out a unique identity — equal parts romance and rebellion.

As Apple TV+ renews it for a third season, the drama’s appeal shows no sign of fading. With the Buccaneers now taking control of their destinies, audiences can expect more intrigue, more heart, and more beautifully orchestrated defiance.

Both season one and season two of The Buccaneers are now available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+.