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The Royals

2015 – 2018Show4 seasons40 episodesTV-14

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes–80%

A romantic, sensual drama series about family and class and money.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S2E10 "The Serpent That Did Sting Thy Father's Life" 9.0

Episodes

8.0
8.3
8.1
8.1

Story

Anarchy in the monarchy.

Drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London, who inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny.

Feels like

  • Soap Opera Drama
  • Modern Monarchy Satire
  • Luxury & Scandal
  • Romantic Intrigue
  • Class Conflict
  • Tabloid Culture Critique
  • Glossy Production Design
  • Melodramatic Family Saga

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mark Schwahn, Jean de Segonzac, Arlene Sanford
Written by
Mark Schwahn, Julia Cohen, Scarlett Lacey

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 2015 · May 13, 2018 · Ended

First aired
March 15, 2015
Last aired
May 13, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor, Not Quite Dead, Shipping Torpedo +9

  • Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor
  • Not Quite Dead
  • Shipping Torpedo
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Big Brother Worship
  • Puppet King
  • Adorably Precocious Child
  • Decadent Court
  • The Good King
  • Modest Royalty
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • The Cutie

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Royals?"

Questions about The Royals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Royals?

NetflixThe RokuLionsgate+MovieSphere+Howdy

In the United States, The Royals streams on Netflix, Lionsgate+, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is The Royals worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is The Royals okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageDrug useViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, drug use, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Royals?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Royals good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Royals use?

Rich Suitor, Poor SuitorNot Quite DeadShipping TorpedoSibling RivalryBig Brother WorshipPuppet KingAdorably Precocious ChildDecadent CourtThe Good KingModest RoyaltyFace–Heel TurnThe Cutieand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor, Not Quite Dead, and Shipping Torpedo.