If you love Lizzy Elmsworth (Aubri Ibrag) as much as I do, then buckle up. Season 2 ofThe Buccaneersis bringing her character front and center, and it looks like there may be a love triangle in her future, which means more juicy drama for us fans. In “Holy Grail” (Season 2, Episode 2), there’s a three-month time jump that finds Jinny St. George (Imogen Waterhouse) and Guy Thwarte (Matthew Broome) living a picturesque life in Italy, where Jinny has given birth to a baby boy.
However, Guy is still thinking about Nan St. George (Kristine Froseth) since she decided to marry Theo, the Duke of Tintagel (Guy Remmers), to conceal Jinny’s whereabouts from her abusive husband, Lord James Seadown (Barney Fishwick). Nan sacrificed her happiness for her sister’s freedom and is now dealing with the fallout.Her endless crying over Guy hasn’t gone unnoticed by Theo, who, in this episode, confides in Lizzy more openly than ever before.
Now, in “Get Her Out” (Season 2, Episode 3), their growing kinship seems to be pointing to a messy, illicit romance, especially now that Hector Robinson (Jacob Ifan) has proposed marriage to her. In Episode 2, the depth of Theo and Lizzy’s connection and the direction their storyline is heading were revealed through a playful interaction by a lake. The most recent episode, however, has Theo confessing his desire for Lizzy, and he’s not too thrilled that she’s accepting Hector’s proposal.
Fans of theApple TV+series didn’t waste any time creating fan edits of these two characters, and they even included the stolen glances from Season 1 that foreshadowed this moment. While no lines have been crossed, the truth about Nan and Guy’s passionate night has been revealed. Any reconciliation between Nan and Theo seems unlikely now, especially with Nan having run off to Italy to be with Guy. As a result, Theo will likely turn to Lizzy for comfort, where things may be taken too far.I, for one, am rooting for Theo and Lizzy, and here’s why you should too.
Theo and Lizzy Have Undeniably Passionate Chemistry in ‘The Buccaneers’
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Lizzy Elmsworth’s love life inThe BuccaneersSeason 1 was marked by shame that affected her self-esteem and self-perception, a sentiment that all viewers can relate to at one point or another. In Season 2, Lizzy opens herself up to love and learns to trust a potential suitor who seems like a suitable alternative to Hector Robinson, a handsome politician.There’s another connection, however, that seems effortless when it plays out on screen, and that isLizzy’s connection to Theo.
In Episode 1, Theo takes on the role of Lizzy’s wingman and guides her toward Hector, who he says is a respectable gentleman, and the ease with which Lizzy and Theo communicate is worth noting. These two characters hadn’t shared a scene that showcased their chemistry until Episode 2, and now,in Episode 3, the creators have confirmed that the attraction between Lizzy and Theo will develop into something more.
Is there anything more romantic than a stroll through the woods, surrounded by nature, with an attractive young man who’s a duke? It sounds like every woman’s dream, and we haveevery romance novel ever writtento thank for it. As they stroll through the woods in Episode 2, Theo decides to confide in Lizzy about his marriage. He reveals that he hears Nan secretly crying at night, and he’s visibly distraught at the idea of Nan’s heartbreak and not being able to help her. The foreshadowing of a Hector, Lizzy, and Theo love triangle couldn’t be more obvious than Theo referencing King Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot to describe his relationship predicament.
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One could argue that the scene overall is about Theo, Nan, and Guy, but there’s a case to be made that this allusion is used in a scene between Lizzy and Theo to hint at an emerging romance between them. A moment of vulnerability becomes playful when they splash each other with water, but then turns heated when Theo puts Lizzy’s bracelet back on her wrist, and their stolen glances continue.
The Apple TV+ series' most recent episode turned the dial-up on the Lizzy and Theo content, and we even got to see a jealous Theo after an excited Lizzy tells him about Hector’s marriage proposal and her acceptance. Theo quickly turns a happy moment into a sobering reminder of what he believes Lizzy would be missing if she were to marry Hector. “I believe you’re settling for anything less than exceptional would be an extraordinary waste,” Theo says to Lizzy. He sees her desire for a great love story and believes she’s worthy of one, but that Hector isn’t the one to give it to her. Lizzy is overcome and caught off guard by his words. Near the end, he downplays what he said, but the yearning remains.
Theo and Nan’s Marriage Was Built on a Lie and, Therefore, Will Not Last
Nan’s feelings for Guy were no secret to Theo, but he still decided to court her and love her. Ultimately, Nan and Theo’s relationshipboils down to a marriage of convenience, and, unlike the popular trope, romantic feelings between them aren’t deepening, at least on Nan’s part, as she cries every night over losing Guy. Nan married Theo, fully aware she wasn’t truly in love with him, but it wasn’t a decision made solely for the grandeur of becoming a duchess. She married him to save Jinny, and given the historical context, all of us viewers applauded her sacrifice for her sister’s freedom. Despite the context surrounding her decision, Theo doesn’t deserve to be the “other” option or the second choice, and pairing him with Lizzy may turn the tide in his favor.
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Engaging in an illicit affair with Theo would cost Lizzy dearly. Her friendship with Nan would be the price she would have to pay. And if Nan doesn’t love Theo, why should it impact her friendship with Lizzy? In the final scene of Episode 2, there is a tense moment between Nan and Theo after Lord James Seadown reveals that Guy had been on the grounds the night before the wedding, and whatever steps thecouple took to make their marriage workare seemingly over. Looking back earlier in the episode, Lizzy received a letter from Guy to give to Nan, but after talking to both Theo and Nan and learning where they both stand, she decides to burn it and hide it from Nan.We’ll have to wait and see if Lizzy falling for Theo becomes the final nail in the coffin for their bond, but given Nan’s lingering feelings for Guy, that hidden letter is bound to test them.
The third episode picks up right where the second episode left off, and Nan confesses that she cheated on Theo with Guy the night before their wedding, revealing that she had only married him for his title, which gave her the status and, therefore, the ability to protect her sister. Theo leaves, but returns in time to attend Lizzy’s birthday celebrations to tell Nan that they will live separately, but only after she provides Tintagel with an heir. This infuriates Nan, rightfully so, prompting her to have an understandable crash out and run away. This is the point of no return in the series, and chaos is coming.
Who Should Lizzy Choose: Hector or Theo?
After Lizzy’sstoryline with Lord Seadown in Season 1 ofThe Buccaneers, it’s exciting to see her with not one, but two love interests, both of whom respect her and encourage her to be herself. Hector is a politician with a heart, dedicated to fighting for the working class. Theo is a duke without the entitlement; he’s unlike the other snobby Lords and isn’t afraid to show his support for women’s rights, as he supported Nan during her speech. Lizzy has an adventurous, romantic spirit, and she needs someone who will complement it. My vote is for Theo.The Buccaneersis streaming onApple TV+.
