Barney Fishwick & Imogen Waterhouse interview on The Buccaneers: Heightened drama & motherhood
Barney Fishwick discusses how the slow-building tension of season one reaches an explosive climax, promising a bigger, bolder and more dramatic series. Waterhouse describes how her character Jinny faces intense challenges, grappling with motherhood, isolation and self-doubt while seeking a new sense of identity. She explains the complexity of Jinny’s relationship with Guy, highlighting themes of guilt and emotional conflict. Fishwick reflects on playing North Sea, a menacing presence whose actions stem from a warped sense of love and possession. He discusses the psychological approach needed to portray a villain whose motivations feel rational to himself, yet chilling to audiences. Together, Fishwick and Waterhouse consider the show’s contemporary take on period drama, the unpredictability of the new season, and their hopes that viewers will be surprised by the characters’ developments.
Interviewer: Sarah Bradbury
Editing: Olivia Barker
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