Young Royals
Young Royals
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Young Royals

"Love or duty?"

8.5
Yr 2021
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Young Royals has received a warm reception from critics and audiences alike, who praise it as a raw, heartfelt, and inclusive coming-of-age story. The series is frequently lauded for its honest exploration of the intersection between LGBTQ identity and traditional royal expectations, with many reviewers finding the central romance between Wilhelm and Simon to be both compelling and emotionally resonant.

While the consensus is largely positive, some critics note that the show follows predictable teen drama tropes and occasionally relies on dated dialogue. Additionally, while the lead performances and central relationship are highlights, some reviewers feel the series can meander through less engaging subplots, and opinions on the authenticity of the royal portrays remain somewhat divided.

“A raw and beautiful coming of age series that is attracting queer teens everywhere.”

“Despite its predictability, Young Royals does a great job of depicting the clash between LGBTQ themes and royal tradition.”

“The series demonstrates a keen understanding of the issues affecting not only the younger generation but many of us so-called adults, too.”

“Some of the Young Royals dialogue feels outdated, or more in keeping with early 2000s teen dramas.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

Young Royals moves past typical boarding school tropes by prioritizing the internal weight of its characters over external pageantry. Edvin Ryding anchors the series as a young man struggling to reconcile personal identity with the rigid expectations of his institution. The show weaves themes of anxiety and neurodivergence into a high-pressure environment, grounding its portrait of teenage romance in genuine emotional friction rather than shallow melodrama.

The narrative captures the specific isolation that accompanies public scrutiny. It tracks how quiet moments of connection between students become radical acts within a society focused on tradition and royal protocol. By focusing on the interplay between Swedish social structures and individual growth, the series offers a thoughtful look at what happens when a private life is forcibly made subject to public consequence.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 72
Regulars 15
Longest run 18 eps
Edvin Ryding
Edvin Ryding
as Wilhelm of Sweden
Omar Rudberg
Omar Rudberg
as Simon Eriksson
Malte Gårdinger
Malte Gårdinger
as August Horn of Årnäs
Frida Argento
Frida Argento
as Sara Eriksson
18 episodes
Nikita Uggla
Nikita Uggla
as Felice Ehrencrona
18 episodes
Peter Carlberg
Peter Carlberg
as Mr. Englund
8 episodes
Inti Zamora Sobrado
as Ayub
10 episodes
Aminah Al Fakir
Aminah Al Fakir
as Miss Åhdal
6 episodes
Show 64 more
Claes Hartelius as Boris 10 episodes Pernilla August as Queen Kristina 8 episodes Pierre Wilkner as Husfar 8 episodes Leonard Terfelt as Micke 5 episodes Beri Gerwise as Rosh 9 episodes Xiao-Long Rathje Zhao as Alexander 10 episodes Magnus Roosmann as Duke Ludvig 5 episodes Ivar Forsling as Prince Erik 5 episodes Anna Valkyria Petersson as Malin 3 episodes Christian Hillborg as Rickard 3 episodes Christer Fant as Chief of Staff 3 episodes David Lenneman as Poppe 2 episodes Anna Azcárate as Mistress Anna 6 episodes Livia Millhagen as Smysan 2 episodes Mikaela Ramel as Louise 3 episodes Marall Nasiri as Farima 3 episodes Johanna Lazcano as Minou 4 episodes Rennie Mirro as Sports Coach 3 episodes Nicholas Riesbeck as The Riding Instructor 3 episodes Ylva Lööf as Mistress 2 episodes Henrik Bergström as Journalist 1 episode Samuel Astor as Nils 12 episodes Nils Wetterholm as Vincent 12 episodes Nathalie Varli as Madison McCoy 12 episodes Felicia Truedsson as Stella Truedsson 12 episodes Mimmi Cyon as Fredrika 12 episodes Carmen Gloria Pérez as Linda 9 episodes Ingela Olsson as Principal Anette Lilja 11 episodes Uno Elger as Walter 12 episodes Fabian Penje as Henry 11 episodes Anna Peterson as Bodyguard Malin 5 episodes Sven Isaksson as Court photographer 3 episodes Hannes Alin as Brat 2 episodes Mira Mitchell as Brat's Girlfriend 2 episodes Tommy Wättring as Marcus 4 episodes Magnus Ehrner as Jan Olof Munck 5 episodes Anna Vinterklo as Bodyguard Malin 4 episodes Brandon Ray Carter as Niklas 1 episode Peter Eggers as Niklas's Dad 2 episodes Gloria Tapia as Miss Ramirez 2 episodes Liam Lundin as Physical education teacher 2 episodes Natalia Edvall as Choir leader 8 episodes Juni Phillips as Choir 7 episodes Linn Rangwe as Choir 7 episodes Christina Demir as Choir 7 episodes Axel Hörnedal as Choir 7 episodes Oskar Själander as Choir 7 episodes Sebastian Heurlin Fernold as Choir 7 episodes Alicia Archer as Choir 3 episodes Saga Jalkeus as Choir 6 episodes Thais Pincemaille as Choir 7 episodes Imra Dahl Rebronja as Choir 7 episodes David Weissglas as Choir 3 episodes Lisen Palmborg as Choir 7 episodes Anton Alexis-Hallgren as Choir arrangements 7 episodes Magnus Palmborg as Choir arrangements 3 episodes Lars Wallin as Tailor 1 episode Alicia Archer Pencheff as Choir 4 episodes Egon Lüning as Choir 4 episodes Jona Mellergård as Choir 4 episodes Martin Söder as Husfar 2 1 episode Sanna Ekman as Birgitta (Stella's Mom) 1 episode Mikael Björkman as Bodyguard Joakim 3 episodes Anna Brixter as TV Reporter 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Creator
Lisa Ambjörn Lars Beckung
Writer
Lisa Ambjörn Sofie Forsman Ebba Stymne Lars Beckung Pia Gradvall
Assistant Director
Alex Ströbeck
Production Assistant
Dominique Kaireus
Producer
Martin Söder
Assistant Makeup Artist
Malin Pettersen Lotten Svensson
Editor
Gregers Dohn Andreas Brixter Sofia Lindgren
Sound
Thomas Hogan
Director of Photography
Karl Erik Brøndbo
Set Decoration
Anneli Strömsten
Executive Producer
Lars Beckung
Makeup Designer
Anna Mirow
Production Coordinator
Elin Karlsson
Casting Assistant
Björn Elgerd
Cinematography
Marek Wieser
Director
Kristina Humle Erika Calmeyer
Casting
Sara Törnkvist
Costume Designer
Sara Forsberg
Assistant Set Decoration
Maria Håård
Music
Matti Bye
Production Design
Jan Olof Ågren
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

sweden coming out royal family attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) friendship boarding school romance royalty coming of age social life lgbt lgbt teen rowing social media asperger's syndrome teenage romance teen drama gay theme anxiety absurd cliché disgusted
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 01, 2021
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
SE
TMDB Votes
1,218