Just like “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age,” the well-upholstered AppleTV+ series “The Buccaneers” returns us to an era that, despite the elaborate clothes and rigid social hierarchy, is in many ways similar to our own.

The series is inspired by history: American heiresses did land in London looking for cash-poor titled Brits who needed women who could support their lifestyle.

As Season 2 launches Wednesday, Christina Hendricks and Kristine Frøseth — the mighty Mrs. Patricia St. George and her daughter Nan St. George — discussed the series’ changes.

“In Season 1, we definitely saw that Patti was all about finding the right fit for her daughters. Making sure they were settled, successful and well taken care of,” Hendricks, 50, said in a joint Zoom interview.

“Her thought that those things were going to satisfy them were not accurate or the best things for them at all!

“In Season 2 there’s been a real switch of strength and power where Patti has to rely on Nan and looks to her for support. That’s a flip flop from Season 1.

“I’m curious to see how people react to the dynamics between the women. It does a great job showing the complications and complexities of female friendship.”

“I’m curious because I was surprised last season. They really keep you on your toes,” Frøseth, 29, said. “It’s very exciting.”

It’s easy to see parallels with the robber barons of that era and today’s tech billionaires because, Hendricks said, “They’re dealing with human issues here. That’s why people like the show: It’s about relationships and love, strength and family.

“We show that in a way that reflects on the past but also shows our growth and the strength women have had to have through the years. What similarities there are and how far we’ve come.”

Hendricks, still a fan favorite as Joan Holloway in “Mad Men,” admires how this series subverts expectations — and convention.

“When I read the script, to be honest, I liked Patti because she was quite silly. I liked the idea of diving into this character who’s so involved with status and other people’s opinions and what you’re supposed to do and want.

“Then as the character developed, it was much more about love and support than just this frivolous facade. Also, to be honest, I thought it was going to be a much more traditional take.

“It wasn’t until I was getting on an airplane (to film in Scotland), when they were, ‘Oh, by the way, we added hip hop for the score’ and I was, ‘Did I miss that memo?’

“I was a little bit unprepared for this modern take but found it a refreshing surprise.”

“The Buccaneers” Season 2 streams June 18 on AppleTV+