Episode Guide
Episode 1: The review scores for all six episodes are 3.5/5. Episode 2: The review scores for all six episodes are 3.5/5. Episode 3: The review scores for all six episodes are 3.5/5. Episode 4: The review scores for all six episodes are 3.5/5. Episode 5: The review scores for all six episodes are 3.5/5. Episode 6: The review scores for all six episodes are 3.5/5 ..
The show is well written and predictable, but it does a good job of exploring the complicated emotions that can come from same sex relationships.
The show throws a curveball in the shape of its main protagonist, Prince Wilhelm. As a royal Prince in waiting, a certain expectation is required of him. He needs to be perfect in front of the camera, and at least have a good excuse lined up if he’s not. It’s certainly not an easy life.
Prince Wilhelm, who is known for his wild lifestyle, is sent to Hillerska boarding school after a video of him fighting in a nightclub goes viral. ..
Wilhelm is a new student at a prestigious boarding school. He meets a range of different students, some more influential than others. One of these students is August, the big cheese around campus and the one who takes Wilhelm under his wing to make sure he doesn’t mess with the “wrong sort.” Well, that “wrong sort” happens to be Simon, a beautiful singer and fellow student. As one may expect from this set-up, Wilhelm ignores August’s request. ..
The story quickly pivots from their love story to the larger issue of the war. Simon and Wilhelm are forced to confront the harsh realities of war and the people who are fighting it. Their romance is tested as they try to make sense of what is happening in their home country and around them.
The Young Royals are a group of young royals who are trying to figure out their place in the world. They have a lot of chemistry together, but they also have to figure out how to share that with everyone else.
Simon’s sister Sara and Wilhelm’s pre-school friend Felice are in a love triangle with August. However, the show never dives deeper than the surface level ideas with this and it ultimately falls flat. ..
The second half of the show is much more interesting and engaging. August starts to feel like a real person, with his own motivations and desires. This makes for a much more interesting story, as well as making for a better overall experience.
Simon and Wilhelm’s romance is the main focus of this story, but their individual subplots involve their families. I won’t go into too much detail for spoiler purposes, but it definitely works well to make this character-driven drama deeper than its predictable story would have you believe.
While Young Royals does have some surprises, the writing is well done and the ending is left open for a follow-up. The unique angle into LGBTQ+ issues and some cracking chemistry between its lead pair make this an easy recommendation.
Netflix has announced that they will be releasing a new series called “Young Royals” on July 1st, 2021. The show is set in the fictional kingdom of Corona and follows the young royals as they try to keep their kingdom running while also trying to navigate the ever-changing political landscape.
