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The Palace

2008·Show
8Episodes in1Season
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Palace fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Politics, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Palace was a British drama television series that aired on ITV in 2008. Produced by Company Pictures for the ITV network, it was created by Tom Grieves and follows a fictional British Royal Family in the aftermath of the death of King James III and the succession of his 24-year-old son, Richard IV, played by Rupert Evans. It also stars Jane Asher and Zoe Telford. The series was filmed on location in Lithuania in 2007 and broadcast from January to March 2008. It was axed after one series due to low viewing figures.
British Royal DramaPolitical IntrigueFictional MonarchyFamily Power StrugglesCharacter-Driven PlotContemporary History FeelDramatic Succession StoryBehind-the-Scenes Monarchy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Palace

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Where can I stream The Palace legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Palace worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Palace have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did The Palace air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is The Palace in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Palace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Palace in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Palace use?

Unreliable ExpositorDysfunction JunctionBig, Screwed-Up FamilyAlmost KissAwesome Moment of CrowningPretty in MinkHeir Club for MenDouble StandardMoral MyopiaTroubled Fetal PositionBookcase PassageGentleman Snarkerand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for The Palace, including Unreliable Expositor, Dysfunction Junction, Big, Screwed-Up Family.