The Buccaneers is a historical drama series created by Katherine Jakeways. Based on the unfinished novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, the Apple TV+ series is set in the 1870s and revolves around five young and ambitious American women who arrive in London to find husbands, but their personalities result in an immensely entertaining Anglo-American culture clash. The Buccaneers stars Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Aubri Ibrag, Guy Remmers, Mia Threapleton, Josie Totah, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, Leighton Meester. So, if you loved the period setting, romantic drama, and compelling characters in The Buccaneers, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Buccaneers (The Roku Channel)
The Buccaneers is a period romantic drama miniseries written by Maggie Wadey. Based on the unfinished novel by Edith Wharton, the BBC series revolves around four beautiful American girls who are sent to London, England, to prepare for their entrance into the high society of America, but the girls have some different plans than their families. The Buccaneers stars Carla Gugino, Alison Elliott, Mira Sorvino, Rya Kihlstedt, Cherie Lunghi, Connie Booth, and James Frain.
Belgravia (MGM+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Belgravia is a British historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. Based on Fellowes’ 2016 novel of the same name, the Epix series is set in the 19th century in London, and it revolves around the Trenchard family as they recently entered the circle of elites in London, but an old and hidden secret threatens their place in high society. Belgravia stars Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Richard Goulding, Emily Reid, Alice Eve, Paul Ritter, Saskia Reeves, Bronagh Gallagher, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, James Fleet, Tara Fitzgerald, and Ella Purnell.
Dickinson (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Dickinson is a period comedy-drama series created by Alena Smith. The Apple TV+ series is set in the mid-19th century, and it follows a teenage Emily Dickinson as she aspires to become a writer but is tied down by the constraints of her time. Despite that, she explores her artistic vision, sexuality, and love. Dickinson stars Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Jane Krakowski, Amanda Warren, and Chinaza Uche.
Downton Abbey (Prime Video, Peacock & Britbox)
Downton Abbey is a British historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. The ITV Series is set in the early 20th century in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, and it revolves around the wealthy Crawley family and their servants after the estate’s heir tragically dies. Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Siobhan Finneran, Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan, Thomas Howes, Rob James-Collier, and Rose Leslie.
The Gilded Age (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Gilded Age is a historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. Set in the 1880s in the high society of New York City and it follows Marian Brook, a rural girl who arrives in the city after her father dies. She soon finds herself caught up in the games of the elites while struggling to blend in with them. The Gilded Age stars Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denee Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Thomas Cocquerel, Simon Jones, Jack Gilpin, and Cynthia Nixon.
Vanity Fair (Prime Video)
Vanity Fair is a historical period drama miniseries created by Gwyneth Hughes. Based on the 1848 novel of the same name by William Makepeace Thackeray, the ITV series is set in the early 19th century, and it follows Becky Sharp, a smart young woman who uses her charms to climb the social ladder despite being poor. Vanity Fair stars Olivia Cooke, Claudia Jessie, Tom Bateman, Johnny Flynn, Charlie Rowe, Simon Russell Beale, Anthony Head, Martin Clunes, Felicity Montagu, Frances de la Tour, and Michael Palin.
Bridgerton (Netflix)
Bridgerton is an alternate history period romantic drama series created by Chris Van Dusen. Based on the book series of the same name by Julia Quinn, the Netflix series is set in the early 19th century during the Regency era in London. It revolves around the Bridgerton family as they try to find love at the high-society parties hosted by Queen Charlotte. Bridgerton stars Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne, Jonathan Bailey, Ruby Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, and Phoebe Dynevor.
Sanditon (PBS & Rent on Prime Video)
Sanditon is a British historical drama series created by Andrew Davies. Based on an unfinished manuscript by Jane Austen, the PBS series is set during the Regency era in the seaside resort town of Sanditon and it follows Charlotte Heywood, a young and naive woman as she arrives in town looking for a fresh start but she soon finds herself caught up in the town’s residents’ secrets. Sanditon stars Rose Williams, Theo James, Anne Reid, Kris Marshall, Jack Fox, Crystal Clarke, Charlotte Spencer, Kate Ashfield, Leo Suter, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, and Alexander Vlahos.
Sense & Sensibility (Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Britbox, Pluto TV, Tubi, & The Roku Channel)
Sense & Sensibility is a British period drama series created by Andrew Davies. Based on the classic 1811 novel of the same name by Jane Austen, the BBC One series revolves around the Dashwood family after the patriarch of the family dies and they are plunged into poverty. The responsibility for providing for the family falls upon the oldest sisters, who must find wealthy men to marry. Sense & Sensibility stars Dominic Cooper, Charity Wakefield, Hattie Morahan, Janet McTeer, Lucy Boynton, David Morrissey, Linda Bassett, Mark Williams, Claire Skinner, Rosanna Lavelle, Dan Stevens, Jean Marsh, Mark Gatiss, Anna Madeley, and Daisy Haggard.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a historical romantic drama series created by Shonda Rhimes. The Netflix series is a prequel spin-off of Bridgerton, and it is set in the late 18th century. It chronicles the journey of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz as she marries and falls in love with King George of England. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story stars India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Ruth Gemmell, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel, Arsema Thomas, and Sam Clemmett.