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The Royals 2015

“Anarchy in the monarchy.”

Status
Canceled
First Aired
March 15, 2015
Last Aired
May 13, 2018
Format
4 seasons · 40 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S3E3 "Aye, There's the Rub" (★ 8.5/10)
Created By
Mark Schwahn
Network
E!
Where to Stream
Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 131 votes TV-14 Drama 4 seasons · 40 eps Canceled
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.3/10
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What is The Royals?

The Royals is an American television drama series that premiered on the E! network on March 15, 2015.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Canceled
Episodes
40
First aired
Mar 15, 2015
Last aired
May 13, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
E!
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 131 votes
Format
4 seasons · 40 episodes
Status
Canceled
Network
E!
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The Royals is an American television drama series that premiered on the E! network on March 15, 2015. Created by Mark Schwahn, the program features Elizabeth Hurley and serves as the network's first scripted series. The show is set in modern day London and follows the lives of a fictional British Royal family. These characters inhabit a world defined by opulence and regal tradition, where they have access to any and every desire. However, this lifestyle comes with a significant price tag involving duty, destiny, and intense public scrutiny. The series explores the complexities of living within this high-profile environment, often characterized by the tagline anarchy in the monarchy. As a drama, it focuses on the internal and external pressures faced by the family members as they navigate their positions of power and influence. The narrative balances the luxury of their surroundings with the constant demands placed upon them by their royal status and the expectations of the public.

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Should you watch it?

“A fictional British royal family navigates the high-stakes world of modern London and intense public scrutiny.”

Reasons to watch
  • It serves as the first scripted series produced by the E! network.
  • The series features a performance by Elizabeth Hurley.
  • It offers a dramatized look at the intersection of regal tradition and modern desire.
Keep in mind
  • The show is a fictionalized soap opera that may not appeal to viewers seeking historical accuracy.

Watch it if you enjoy primetime soap operas centered on the lives of the wealthy and powerful.

The series maintains a dramatic tone with soap opera pacing and is rated TV-14.

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Where can I stream The Royals?

Streaming availability can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database.

Is the show worth watching?

The series is a primetime soap opera that may be worth watching if you enjoy fictional dramas about wealthy families.

How long is the series?

The Royals aired from 2015 to 2018.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Mark Schwahn.

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