Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: CONCHITA MARABLE
DISCLAIMER: The following contains spoilers for Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers , particularly Conchita Marable's arc. Proceed at your peril. Conchita Marable, aka Lady Brightlingsea Fast Facts THE BUCCANEERS Season 1 Episode 4, 'Homecoming.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+.
Conchita Marable (née Closson), aka Lady Brightlingsea (Alisha Boe), was born and raised in New York to wealthy parents. In the series premiere of The Buccaneers , she weds Lord Richard Marable (Josh Dylan) and promptly relocates to England.
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Once settled into her new life, Conchita struggles to adapt. She also butts heads with Richard's parents, Lord and Lady Brightlingsea (Anthony Calf and Fenella Woolgar), who merely view her as an uninhibited, ill-behaved American. Although let's be real, racism is at play here. Conchita finds it understandably challenging to navigate that racism as Richard's family discriminates against a woman of color with status.
At one point in Season 1, Conchita learns that her father lost their family's money. Additionally, she and Richard are at odds, and this is especially taxing on her after giving birth to their daughter, Minnie. Thankfully, our favorite couple mends fences later in the season. Conchita even bonds with Richard's sister, Honoria (Mia Threapleton), helping the latter step outside her comfort zone.
In the Season 1 finale, Conchita assists Nan (Kristine Frøseth), Lizzy (Aubri Ibrag) and Mabel (Josie Totah) with helping Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) escape Richard's brother, Lord James Seadown (Barney Fishwick), who was abusing Jinny.
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When Season 2 rolls around, Conchita embarks on a new matchmaking venture, helping her first client, Cora Merrigan (Maria Almeida), find a husband. This business comes to fruition after Richard's father passes away. Conchita discovers that the Marable family has no money. In the wake of his death, Conchita and Richard inherit the Brightlingsea title as his mother and sister move in with them. The Real Deal THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 2, 'Holy Grail.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+.
Conchita is one of a kind; one in a million, really. She marches to the beat of her own drum. She is unapologetically herself and the life of the party. Part of The Buccaneers ' thematic crux is the juxtaposition of our titular Buccaneers versus the 'prim and proper' English high society in which they're immersed. The English view the Americans as crude and unrestrained, but Conchita pays them no mind. She longs to live her life to the fullest. Her unadulterated joy is infectious.
In addition, Conchita is an unwaveringly loyal friend, a supportive wife and a loving mother. She cares deeply about those in her circle and will fall on her sword to protect them. Conchita is kindness personified, but she refuses to take any sh*t. If she sees injustice, she calls it out.
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Beyond that, Conchita has a keen eye for financial matters, with her responsibilities as Lady Brightlingsea including balancing the books. She's immensely intelligent in more ways than one — her emotional intellect and ability to read people like a book undoubtedly come in handy. Why She Matters THE BUCCANEERS Season 2 Episode 4, 'Ice Cream.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+.
Conchita is a wealthy woman of color in the 19th century who must wade through the waters of the prejudiced upper class. She has to work extra hard to prove she belongs in high society despite being born into it. Conchita does all this with ebullience and style.
She also doesn't allow anything (or anyone) to dim her shine or dull her light. She'll perpetually choose joy through all the ebbs and flows of life. Conchita's refusal to adhere to deeply ingrained misogynistic and racist societal conventions is admirable.
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So, be like Conchita Marable. Stand tall in your convictions. Never apologize for who you are. Avoid doing anything that compromises your happiness. Find strength in your inner circle. And always be prepared to dance. You never know when a party might turn up.
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