Fans of The Buccaneers on Apple TV have compared the period drama to Bridgerton, according to viewer comments. ' Another viewer countered criticisms that The Buccaneers is trying to copy Bridgerton and fails, stating, 'This show is so much fun! I hate how many people say it's trying to copy Bridgerton and fails.
' A third fan added that The Buccaneers is a perfect combo of period piece and teen drama, saying, 'I love a period piece, and I love teen dramas. ' However, not everyone has been impressed with The Buccaneers, with one dissatisfied viewer calling it cringeworthy. That viewer criticized The Buccaneers for modern vocabulary, contemporary music attempts, and historical inaccuracies, noting, 'This Apple TV version is cringeworthy on so many levels.
I really liked it, at first I thought it was going to be a cheesy quirky knock off Bridgerton, but I was wrong. This was much more real and relatable.
' The Buccaneers, based on Edith Wharton's 1938 novel, follows a group of young American women seeking wealthy husbands in 1870s London. It was released in 2023 with a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though how this compares to Bridgerton's ratings is unknown. The series has had a second series in 2025, with a third installment on the horizon, but the exact release date for the third installment is not specified.
The showrunners or Apple TV have not provided official statements regarding the comparisons to Bridgerton.
This show is so much fun! I hate how many people say it's trying to copy Bridgerton and fails. This show is amazing on its own and only has slight similarities to Bridgerton. If you expect a replica of Bridgerton, you'll be disappointed. If you expect a fun, entertaining and romantic historical drama, you'll be delighted.