The Plan Begins The season four finale of The Royals opens with a royal wedding scene, complete with a church chorus’ cover of Radiohead’s “Creep.” I immediately decide that the church chorus cover of “Creep” is my favorite part of…
The Royals 4×09 Review: “Foul Deeds Will Rise”
This week’s episode of The Royals is about revealing who will fall on which side when Liam carries out his plan against Robert and (hopefully) ends his reign. Spoiler alert: everyone is on Liam’s side, except maybe Willow, who is…
The Royals 4×08 Review: “In the Dead Vast and Middle of the Night”
This week’s episode of The Royals deals with a familiar pre-wedding tradition in a not-so-traditional way: stag/hen parties, AKA bachelor/bachelorette parties. Who knew there could be so much surprise LSD and secret coups involved? The Hen Party Helena and a…
The Royals 4×07 Review: “Forgive Me This My Virtue”
Museum displays for the dead, knighting ceremonies, and public engagement announcements, oh my! Sounds like our friendly neighborhood Royals have their hands full at the opening ceremony of King Simon’s legacy exhibit–let’s dive in. Tradition Versus Authenticity Robert and Willow…
The Royals 4×06 Review: “My News Shall Be the Fruit to that Great Feast”
We’re moving away from the after-effects of the blackout and towards better times on this week’s episode of The Royals with Helena’s birthday. The airing of family drama is practically a requirement at the Henstridge parties regardless of how many…
The Royals 4×04 Review: “Black as His Purpose Did the Night Resemble”
With the entire power grid collapsed and the entirety of London thrown into chaos, will our favorite royals (and their paramours) make it out of this one unscathed, physically and emotionally? If you’ve been paying attention, you know that the…
The Royals 4×02 Review: “Confess Yourself to Heaven”
Looking for a refresher? See all of our coverage of The Royals HERE. Last week’s premiere of The Royals started the season off with a bang–literally! As Jasper’s life hangs in the balance, Eleanor stays at his bedside, Robert continues…