A new Netflix romcom that was dubbed a ‘must watch’ has rocketed up the charts but also managed to divide viewers.
Eight-part series, The Royals, delves into the tale of a regal family who turn their palatial home into a luxury holiday resort.
Prince Aviraaj (Ishaan Khatter) is introduced to CEO Sophia Kanmani Shekhar (Bhumi Pednekar) who is described as a ‘self-made girl boss’.
It’s Sophia’s job to help transform the palace but the pair ‘collide in a whirlwind of romance and ambition,’ according to the synopsis.
The Royals first hit the streaming platform on May 9 and reportedly rocketed into the top ten shows on the site, according to Digital Spy.
However, since its release watchers have been divided over the series and have left mixed reviews online.
New Netflix romcom, The Royals, that was dubbed a ‘must watch’ has rocketed up the charts but also managed to divide viewers
The eight-part series delves into the tale of a regal family who turn their palatial home into a luxury holiday resort
Prince Aviraaj (Ishaan Khatter, left) is introduced to CEO Sophia Kanmani Shekhar (Bhumi Pednekar, right) who is described as a ‘self-made girl boss’
The Royals only has a 33 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.9/10 rating on IMDb.
But some viewers have clearly been impressed with the show and shared their thoughts.
On Rotten Tomatoes, one fan penned: ‘I have really enjoyed this series and one of the favourite series of me never seen this type of acting romance suspense and comedy.
‘I have really loved it. I only just want to say that I can’t wait for this season two. please release Season two soon.’
While on IMDb, another described it as ‘a must watch’ and added: ‘I am so glad that I have seen this series before watching the reviews, sometimes you just have to watch it to believe it obv there are some shortcomings but the series is sH๏τ beautifully Royals x corporate drama it does have a great story line and potential to become one of the best series.’
Someone else gushed they ‘loved the show and storyline’.
They penned: ‘The Royals (2025) on Netflix is a compelling blend of grandeur, drama, and emotional depth that keeps you invested from the very first episode.
‘The storyline and elegance with which royalty has been shown is the strength of this season.’
The series only has a 33 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.9/10 rating on IMDb. But some viewers have clearly been impressed with the show and shared their thoughts
While others have been very much unimpressed with the series and one described it as ‘cringe’
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Another wrote: ‘A MUST WATCH !! Outstanding , Outstanding and just Outstanding.’
While others have been very much unimpressed with the series and one described it as ‘cringe’.
They said: ‘Great canvas and initial idea but failed script, screenplay and acting. Exhausting watch, absolute cringe-fest.’
Another penned: ‘The plot is all over the place and everyone’s acting just seems very unnatural like none of the characters were enjoying their scenes even one bit.
‘I can just imagine the writer having started off with a great idea – like a knockoff of ‘Schitts Creek’ but veered off in a wrong direction.’;
‘I had been eagerly waiting to watch this show, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. The storyline was weak, everything felt jumbled, and the dialogues were poorly written.
‘I usually enjoy Bhumi’s work, but her performance in this was underwhelming and lacked expression.
The Royals first hit the streaming platform on May 9 and reportedly rocketed into the top ten shows on the site, according to Digital Spy
‘The entire show felt like a mess-I had to watch it on fast-forward because it was just too boring. It also felt like a mockery of royalty.
‘Please avoid making such shows in the future. Lisa’s performance is on top, she should be in movies but rest need to work better.
‘And having too many actors has always been a mess.’
The Royals is available to stream on Netflix.
