Lord Richard Killed by Brother in Buccaneers Shocker

In Season 2, Episode 6 of Apple TV+'s 'The Buccaneers,' Lord Richard Marable (played by Josh Dylan) is shot and killed by his brother, Lord James Seadown, during a rescue attempt to save Jinny St. George and her baby from Seadown's abuse in 1870s London. Creator Katherine Jakeways revealed that the decision to kill Richard was emotionally difficult but necessary for the story's authenticity. The episode depicts Jinny being falsely institutionalized by Seadown, who manipulates perceptions to maintain control. Themes of abuse, female solidarity, and resistance to patriarchal oppression are central to the episode. Richard's death marks a major turning point, raising the stakes for all characters as they confront societal constraints and personal loss. Cast and creators have expressed shock and sadness over this narrative development.