The Royals

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Season 1
  • Network: E!
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 15, 2015
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 40
  3. Negative: 12 out of 40
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  1. Anna_Scott
    Apr 5, 2015
    1
    In my opinion - a big and complete fail- the Queen is so annoying, the King is whipped, the princess - well you decide, and the heir to the throne is an idiot....Thought this would be interesting but the one dimensional characters are beyond even remotely being believalbe and an insult to all of us - regardless of whether we are royalty or not. I have never commented on a show - but thisIn my opinion - a big and complete fail- the Queen is so annoying, the King is whipped, the princess - well you decide, and the heir to the throne is an idiot....Thought this would be interesting but the one dimensional characters are beyond even remotely being believalbe and an insult to all of us - regardless of whether we are royalty or not. I have never commented on a show - but this show is beyond annoying!!! I complain not because I watch the show anymore but because the trailers pop up and are often not avoidable - if I hear the term "Royal Beaver" one more time ---I may have to smash my TV. This show is beyond stupid...… Expand
  2. pjbennie
    May 15, 2015
    0
    Worst show on television. I fell for the hype and watched 2 episodes. MY BAD. That's two hours I will never get back. Bad acting, unbelievable story lines and I don't believe what the characters are selling either. I have no idea how they think this is a good "fit" for television.
  3. georgiak
    Apr 5, 2015
    7
    I thought this program really hooked you from the start. I understand how the annoying twins were a bit stereotypical and how the style of comedy and drama embedded in this program wasn't to everyone's liking but honestly the whole program, even with some of the slightly unrealistic and shocking relationships between the characters, really hooked me from the start. The royals was dramaticI thought this program really hooked you from the start. I understand how the annoying twins were a bit stereotypical and how the style of comedy and drama embedded in this program wasn't to everyone's liking but honestly the whole program, even with some of the slightly unrealistic and shocking relationships between the characters, really hooked me from the start. The royals was dramatic and funny and i would recommend it one hundred percent.… Expand
  4. Yvie
    May 16, 2015
    9
    This is the type of show that you either Love or Hate. I surprisingly love this show! Yes, its somewhat predictable but whats enjoyable about this show is Eleanor, hands down! Even though her character is such a cliche, Alexandra manages to breathe life into this character and make u anticipate what crazy thing she'll do or say next! Queen Helena and Gemma also make this show watchable!This is the type of show that you either Love or Hate. I surprisingly love this show! Yes, its somewhat predictable but whats enjoyable about this show is Eleanor, hands down! Even though her character is such a cliche, Alexandra manages to breathe life into this character and make u anticipate what crazy thing she'll do or say next! Queen Helena and Gemma also make this show watchable! YES, every character is unbelievable along with the storylines but the above mentioned women along with the evil Prince Cyrus and his shenanigans are worth watching. Btw, Eleanor truly could pass as Queen Helenas daughter!… Expand
  5. abccindy
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    Fun, Fun, Fun just enjoy how simply enjoyable it is to think of any family acting like this. I cannot get enough., I missed 4 episodes when It started so I am trying to get to watch them. I LOVE the bodyguard and princess, so raunchy!!!!
  6. imhellspawn12
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Royals brings a whole new idea to royalty you will get hooked from the very first episode the twins eleanor are completely hot and the queen is completly amazing.… Expand
  7. netorodrigues
    Jan 7, 2017
    9
    Making a criticism of the English monarchy is for the few and do this on the sensational form they got it.
    For us, mere mortals as times are difficult to understand and what goes on in the head of royalty the series shows that problems occur in any kind of family.
    Congratulations.

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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 7 out of 19
  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Mar 16, 2015
    25
    While The Royals swings wildly from satire to sentimentality, from romance to raunch, and from camp to, well, crap, and only in the latter does it find its footing.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Mar 16, 2015
    30
    Camp requires courage, and The Royals has none.
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  3. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Gordon
    Mar 13, 2015
    80
    With The Royals, E! has a juicy soap opera that’s addictive, naughty and just the right amount of silly.
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