In today's episode listen to Stephanie discuss the Apple tv show THE BUCCANEERS, specifically focusing on season 1. It's set in the Gilded Age, but as it focuses so much on romance and modern sensibilities it almost feels like you're not watching a period piece. Beware of spoilers, so it's a good idea to watch season 1 ahead of time. It's available on Apple tv or Prime Video (for a limited time). Season 2 is currently out, but this episode is focusing on season 1 only.

References:

New Sense & Sensibility casting news from Focus Features

Stranger Things season 5 trailer

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale release date: September 12, 2025

The Buccaneers season 1

The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton (the book)

The Buccaneers 1995 mini-series

The Gilded Age (HBO Max)

Reign TV show on the CW

Sanditon

Poldark

*Correction: Guy needs to marry for wealth or get a job in the book

24:00 Spoilers

32:00 Spoilers return (and basically stay until the outro)

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