Creating Young Royals - the Director & Head Writer shares all details
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2021
- Conceptual Director Rojda Sekersöz and Head writer Lisa Ambjörn sit down and talk about the creative process behind Young Royals. Hear them discuss class, royalty, coming of age, and finding the perfect cast.
Subtitles/closed captions: English and Swedish.
About Young Royals:
Young Royals centers around Prince Wilhelm and him arriving at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska. There he finally gets an opportunity to explore his true self and find out what kind of life he really wants.
Wilhelm starts dreaming of a future filled with freedom and unconditional love far away from the royal obligations - but when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne his dilemma is heightened as he has to make a choice. Love or duty.
Starring: Edvin Ryding, Omar Rudberg, Nikita Uggla, Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento and Pernilla August.
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Deep talk with the Director & Head Writer | Young Royals
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this is the best series ever and it's spearheaded by WOMEN!!!!
You even knew watching it that there is a woman behind this because there were several points where you almost expected something to happen and then were relieved when actually it wasn’t what you thought that it must have had a woman’s input which is sad honestly
I couldn’t believe it, but when I think about it, the show is so gentle and honest that this explained so much for me.
@@maeve6363 Ikr, like when Simon kissed Wilhelm I was expecting to see him get defensive or angry because thats almost what always happens in shows like these, but instead he was really calm and nice about the whole situation and didn't make Simon feel bad or guilty at all. It's honestly so refreshing to see
Preach!
now i know why this series has so much depth!!
“Representation isn’t about pressing things into places where they don’t exist”
This literally hit so different
This is somethign that everyone needs to hear these days ...
@@ivo5972 very interesing.
The fact that this show was made by so many amazing women makes me love it even more. This is proof that we need more women in the writers room and as producers and directors. Just changes the whole dynamic.
i completely agree i love the female gaze
@@cindyapollon7732 Okay but female gaze sounds kinda creepy in this context. Like how men love watching lesbian porn or women doing any sexual in general because it turns them on, only now it's the other way around. If this is a good example for the female gaze it just seems like it is equally as sexual just with men or something. I feel like male gaze ruined that phrase for me unfortunately. (I do know what you mean though obviously)
@@FreshGirl3000 Have you watched the whole show? Like literally, there are so many other things other than the gay romance in this. And they are not some fujoshis or some, they are literal directors and writers. They made this show to show representation of lgbtqai+ , woman and just normal people in general.
In my opinion, more lgbtqai+ shows should be made from the female gaze👍
@@dipikakumari9600 No idea what fujoshis means but yeah, obviously I watched the whole show... I'm just saying I feel weird about the phrase female gaze in this context. As you can maybe guess from my original comment I fucking love that this show was made by women though... not disagreeing with that at all.
@@FreshGirl3000 it’s not about looking, it’s about feeling how a woman sees the world, I didn’t feel the male gaze in the gay relationship, just felt the minor details on how the world and the characters were viewed and what’s the focus of the story.
I love the fact that the characters' sexualities are only a part of their personality and don't define them only by it. It's such an amazing show, I'd love to see next seasons, great work!
Reminds me of how Schitt‘s Creek deals with sexuality in exactly the same way, it’s just there, part of them, no explanation necessary.
It's kinda like the previous seasons of Elite
please dont make sexuality a part of personality, i'm not trying to be a jerk, but sexuality is just sexuality that's why it doesn't define you personality. i can be a gay emo and a straight emo you know?
@Patricia Poderós nooo I'm not talking about that bestie 😭 I'm talking about Omar and Ander's sexuality in seasons 1-2 and not the whole show in general, please have some comprehension skills
yessss
I think one of the things that make this show so brilliant and a real masterpiece is that is shot and written through the female gaze. The raw and unfiltered beauty and romance in the script, cinematography and acting is so palpable and warm that the show makes u feel homesick once u finish it, because these characters and their story seem so real that you can picture them going on even after you’re done watching.
And the details of the casting and representation just makes it even more important and monumental for film, society and young people.
These two geniuses - and the cast - deserve the world for gifting and sharing with us such a beautiful creation.
THIS COMMENT🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
yeah, movies and show written and directed through the female gaze really hit diffrent. I'm currently watching another show written and directed by women, and the camera work and overall vibe and feeling is so diffrent. I just love it
I AGREE WITH THIS SO MUCH!!! i couldn’t put my finger down on what it was that made their relationship seem so real and intimate, even when they were just glancing at each other. it’s truly amazing and groundbreaking imo
couldn't have said it better :')
you couldn’t have explained it better !!! THIS !!
We need second season for this masterpiece
YES!
It is coming in 2022
@@molukvatten6232 wait what fr? where do you know that from
Absolutely!
@@molukvatten6232 I really hope that!!!
This talk is everything I didn't know I needed but then again so is young royals. Ofc this masterpiece was directed and written by women. It's fucking brilliant, they both did a fantastic job
I just realized it always feels different when a show or movie were made by women 😂 i say this in a good way ofc
yes when i found out it was made by women, I thought "ahh this is why the show is that good " haha
Absolutely!! Bravissimi to all of you!!!
OF COURSE WOMEN MADE THIS AMAZING SHOW
Obvi
I love it because just like what the writer said, the conflicts do not revolve around the character’s sexuality- it revolves around their entire identity, for being a prince in example. The gender or sexual preferences of a person is not his or her totality! Damn great great filmmakers. Kudos!
SEASON 2 PLEASE
Yessssssss plisssssss 😢😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤
The show you have created is just groundbreaking. We all want a season 2!!!!!
When I turned my tablet on to watch Young Royals a bit before sleep, I didn't think that I would watch all 6 Episodes through the night. I went to sleep at 5 am. I could not stop watching. Everything about it was just perfect. The cast was absolutely brilliant. It felt so real, I felt so many emotions. I am still not over it. I have watched it many times by now.
I did the exact same thing! I saw the trailer and decided to try it on a whim at about 11pm one night, thinking I would just watch the first episode and then go to bed. I ended up staying up to watch all 6 episodes and then going to work with 3 hours sleep 😭 and i'd do it again!
SAAAAMMMMMEEEEE, down to the 5am marker and starting at 11pm ahahaha. I just new that as soon as I stumbled upon a compilation video of Simon and Willhelm, my night was gone. Before I watch new shows that hook me for some reason I watch a few short interviews of the main cast, usually a good way to see if I’ll really fall in love with the characters or not
SAMMEEE I did the exact same thing!!!!
I will start watching it for the fourth time after I finish this video and in the third language. Honestly I don’t know how to stop😅
I did the exact same. I was so tired but it was worth it. This show is my new addiction 😁
Not me re-watching Young Royals multiple times even in Swedish while also learning Swedish because why not.
Really awaiting for the confirmation of season 2....
I watched it 2 times and both were Swedish. It just made me realise my 5y+ of studying Swedish didn’t help 😭😭
Tbh though I always barely escaped failing in that class and never had to use Swedish irl even though it’s second language in Finland
Same omg 😂
Literally me
I’m also learning Swedish and if Netflix cancels this show they can expect me at their headquarters
@@xccoldfuryxx6745 I will be there too
At first I thought I wouldn't enjoy it, literally thinking something like "do we really need another series about the upper class?" but I was completely consumed by it immediately while watching the first episode. Especially the conflict that happens mid-season caught me off-guard, I wouldn't have expected what happened and while devastated I was really impressed by the writing because of it. I really hope there will be a second season, I just really want to know how the lives of each of the characters progress…
I totally fell in love with this story! Very well-done.
Yep! The only reason I was interested was honestly - as crazy as that sounds - the acne. The fact that these supposedly perfect young people were actually shown with real imperfections, looking like real teenagers, having real conflicts, that really made me wanna watch that show. Of course I also loved the gay romance and that was what made me even wanna watch the trailer but then the thing that made me believe that it wouldn't just be about rich privileged kids being overdramatic about normal problems (like Gossip Girl), which is impossible to relate to at some point, was that they were shown as imperfect, relatable teenagers to begin with.
@@FreshGirl3000 I didn't even know it was a queer story when I started it 😆 But ofc enjoyed it. The characters had so much chemistry and the actors were really amazing💕
@@FreshGirl3000 yess i totally agree
Everything they talked about in this is why I love young royals for more than just the characters and the storylines. There were so many things that were done well that you don’t see anywhere else and that’s why despite being about royalty it was still so refreshing and relatable.
There's writers and directors that talk a good talk, but these two walked it like they talked it. A lot of passion went into the script and making this series, can't wait for a season two.
I'm so glad that Lisa mentioned what is happening in Hungary right now. I am a high school student there, and its really a shame, I feel so sorry for my friends who are actually part of the LGBTQ+ communtity. If the current government will stay by 2022 I don't think I want to continue my studies there anymore. It's so disgusting that they voted for this ridiculous law. Anyways I really loved Youg Royals, I hope we will get a second season .
Hearing them talk just blew me away because both of them are so intelligent, and they put so much thought into this series, even the most minute details. It's not surprising, because it really shows in the final product. Definitely one of the best series I've watched all year. Thank you for putting this out into the world. It means a lot.
Indeed
Im so grateful that they mentioned the hungarian law, bc as a hungarian queer person i was just heartbroken and also by the fact too that no one reallys pays attention to the inhumane things that are going on here.
Young royals is real representation💖
here in the netherlands, the hungarian law was an extremely big issue. our football team made a statement about it when they were in hungary, as well as our politicians. many famous dutch people joined a campaign to promote LGBT-rights. it might all seem far away but i want you to know what dutch people have your back!
@@HelloWorld-kt7jk thank you so much, its good to know we are not alone ❤️
We stand with you, you're not alone
@@orsolyakunkli7876 a lot of focus on Hungary also here in Norway. Through our LGBTQ-organisation and Amnesty. We are with you in solidarity and we feel for you. I’m a teacher and we also talk about this in school.
@@Svtmme73 thank you, i think every support and conversation about it will help in the long run if i want to be positive. i just wish we had the rights that majority of Europe posseses :((
'wilhelm's main problem isn’t with his sexuality, it’s with his role as prince' 👏
I just wanna give them a hug and thank them for making such a precious show, that reads like a love letter to real queer youth. They need to know how much these characters and their story mean to us.
ps: thank them on our behalf netflix, pls bestie.
women write with so much more realism and sensitivity... and when they write male characters they write them as human beings both strong and vulnerable. i love these two
Netflix... PLEASE hurry up and confirm season two 😭
she did an amazing job directing, young royals is literally the best show of 2021 🌈
Young Royals is such a great show. Often in LGBTQI+ shows, the sexuality is the main problem. The hole production is just great.
It was just so refreshing! I was surprised to see when that wasn’t the main problem, I was like finally!!!!
is anybody surprised that this masterpiece of a show was created by two incredible aware women??? well i am not ;)
Young royals was literally the best series of 2021 we need the 2nd season
its like they addressed every criticism I've ever had about teen dramas!!! I'm so excited for s02
Watching this I was like wow: they are so aware about what teenagers are like and what the audience really wants and needs.
@@coolbeans8776 couldn’t have said it better myself
I'm 66, male, and from the USA. All things about this show impressed me. The appeal worldwide says a lot. Through the casting, writing, and the way it's shot, the entire series just feels so organic, so real, so refreshing. Now, knowing that women are behind the show, that sensitivity and portrayal of such intimate details is understandable. For some of the cast it's their first acting role, but you'd never have guessed that. I think that having women creatively in charge is what made this so down to earth, believable, and heart warming. I've already watched it many times. I hope this show receives some awards for writing, directing, and acting, etc. So very well done, so impressive in its portrayal. Thank you so very much. Looking forward to the next season.
👏👏👏💯💯💯
This is one of the only shows that I’ve ever felt that the story was so authentic I could actually feel myself in these characters
normally i don’t like the teen dramas on netflix. but young royals proved me wrong man, the characters, the soundtrack, the representation and the characters looking realistic having real looking skin and actually looking like normal people !! it blew me away and i NEED more seasons immediately
The real skin part was HUGE. The fact that we saw the bruising , the cuts, the acne and scarring... As a grown women with skin that tends to get red and who doesn't wear foundation or concealer, I feel like I got learned to love my skin and appreciate the subtle day-to-day changes through witnessing Wilhelm's skin go through normal transformations.
This ladies and gentlemen is what happens when you have ✨women✨ in the writers room. SO refreshing
Some female writers should take notes on how to tackle LGBT relationship from these brilliant writers.. I know the BL market is huge right now but sometimes they can't separate the fantasy and the real world hence the writing is problematic.. Major respect and admiration to all the writers, actors and crew of Young Royals.. What a great show.. S2 when?
I appreciate it so much when shows or movies show LGBT relationship not as some weird hypersexual yaoi thing where their only storyline is that they're gay and the consequences of that. And everyday it's getting harder to find that. Almost every 'gay representation' these days is just lame as fuck! Cause how often can you listen to the same story over and over again? I don't really know. Like I've watched shameless about half a year ago for the first time and the kind of representation surprised me, I literally forgot that gay couples could be represented like Ian and Mickey, two very complex characters who struggle with their own shit that doesn't always (rarely even) have to do with the fact that they're gay. And that's just beautiful.
Hands down, young royals is the first show produced in the last about 5 years (that I watched) that had a gay couple in it and didnt just make them gay. They had actual storylines and layers to them. And the fact that they were in a gay relationship wasn't the focus of the seties. And that makes the show so beautiful. It literally became one of my favourite shows.
i really respect that these two women could show two young gay (or queer) men like this. often men and women cant portray someone from another gender sexuality etc very well. but they looked at them as real people with many other traits. it wasnt over sexualized or fetishized. they didnt tell a story about being gay or disabled or etc they told stories about characters who happen to be gay disabled etc. its about them not their traits
@@personunknown7129 I was a little bit sceptical when hearing this show about queer men was directed and written by women but they did an amazing job. I think my scepticism comes from hanging out in fandom spaces where some women are really gross about their mlm ships and I didn't reflect over how uncomfortable they made me until after I realized I was transmasc and that mlm stories mean something more to me and that some of the people I encountered as a teenager really were indeed fetishising queer men even though they claimed they didn't. In hindsight the most obvious sign that they were fetisizers should've been that they shipped the actors, and I don't mean just a little bit, I mean grown women theorising about their relationship and obsessively looking for signs.
@@muldersimp2052 exactly! There are way too many fetishists out there, and way too many of them are in charge. In my opinion the whole 'representation matters' thing kind of fired backwards. Cause imo it's even worse to have gay characters and make them by far the worst written characters. They are only there to be 'cute' and have sex. I'm a lesbian and it took me so long to get that homosexual relationship can be as normal and complex as a straight ones, cause I literally never had any representation in the town where I'm from, only social media and TV. And in social media and TV like 95% of gay couples are either there because people are fetishists OR people are scared to not be 'woke'
Listening to this conversation made me realize exactly why this show is the way it is
I NEED THE SECOND SEASON 😭😭😭😭
I felt right away there were women involved in the creation of this series. Sensibility, kindness, empathy, tenderness are things often left out, while in this production they are the strong suit. Every character has a soft side and they show it, nothing feels hyper sexualized but just natural and sweet. I mean they were able to create intimacy even in a frame with two pair of SHOES weaving together!!
What I love is how it still shows the underlying issues of homophobia, yet it is not forced or the main issue. It goes hand on hand with the protagonist's royalty.
the energy and literacy in this video absolutely solidified everything i’d felt about Young Royals when i first watched it. it was like these women took the words right out of my head. they are so intelligent in the way they discuss the show and representation, really refreshing to see. absolutely incredible how two individuals this talented managed to come together and create one of the most politically aware and well-written shows on netflix currently.
Pleaaseee netflix don't fail usss we need a season 2 😫😫😫
"When you do stories about the working class or the lower class it's very obvious. Then, you talk a lot about class, journalists ask you those questions and those issues are debated. But when you do stories about the upper class, the class issue isn't brought up in the conversation surrounding the piece. [And when] you said that we're examining the honour culture of the upper class [...] that penny fell [and I realized] there are certain terms that you never use in relation to class."
"Representation isn’t about pressing things into places where they don’t exist”
"It's not always easy because in film and TV you look for the things you're familiar with. It's a vicious circle when you don't see people like you portrayed because you think that you don't have a chance and don't apply for things. More effort is required [to have a diverse cast] but it's 100% worth it."
"Malte is the opposite of August as a person [...] but he gave it something different and it became [...] better or stronger because he's got that fragility too, that softness. Juxtaposing that and [August's] hardness, it became more powerful"
"You might think that you want attention when what you might need is acknowledgment"
"I think our appeal is wide because we trust our audience. Sometimes, when you make a youth series, you tend to over-explain everything or [you think] that you have to show what's right and wrong, or good and bad. But in _Young Royals_ I still think there are some moral dilemmas that people will have different opinions about. And when you trust a young audience [like that] I think that allows older people to connect with it."
So... how wise are these two ladies, exactly? Because I'm blown away. These are only my favourite quotes but the whole conversation was a delight.
Bravo! Both to them and Netflix, for creating a surprisingly nuanced, realistic, and raw piece surrounding a decidedly fictional plot. I'm already eagerly awaiting season two's confirmation and release.
12:24 THISSSSS....this is one of the things that i really like about the show
It’s why I connected to this show more than I did Elite. Everyone is so hot in Elite it feels unattainable.
Totally, I'm really glad they thought about it, it makes the show way more relatable
@@ev7785 i don't even watch season 4, i'm not sure if i will 😂
Young Royals has made me realize how much I miss affection by somebody
So inspiring Netflix is really creating a platform for more artists and stories to be showcased it makes me incredibly happy.
being an elder in the LGBTQ+ community, one of my main points I have been attempting to get across for years is "one's sexuality is a part of them, but does not define them"
This show does this in spades....for the first time on screen, we have a LGBTQ+ theme, although important to the story, isn't the main story....the main story is they are portrayed as 'regular' members of a society.......a part of society.
As things in this world evolve, so does the story of the LGBTQ+ community....so to date, and this is in every way my own personal opinion.....currently this is the most significant work of art aimed at LGBTQ+ community since the Stonewall riots
I've watched young royals several times and I need the 2nd season
WE need young royals season 2 please
i love them talking about the show and i am sitting here like literally PERIODT BESTIE
I love how Netflix Nordic does not waste time on unecessary interviews and focuses more on the artists, directors and writers.
CAN'T WAIT FOR A SEASON 2
yes speak it into existence
Two women. Obviously.
What an amazing series. This show is unique in a lot of ways. It's so truthful, and a roller coaster of emotions. Great story with an amazing cast and an amazing director. It could have been just another love/teenage story, but they went further away. They made it feel so real.
Yeah that line "you could murder someone and no one would say anything" really got my attention. Perfectly captures the kind of toxic thinking that seems to be so prevalent in these upper class schools and universities and by extension, the political and social elites of so many societies. So what we end up with is politicians and lawyers and bankers covering up each others' crimes because of this fucked up perception of "loyalty" and "us vs them".
Excellent conversation in this video too, thank you so much. :)
me reading this comment sitting in a country where the president used to work at a high profile bank, the minister of interior/big boss of the police was promoted to this job from minister of the economy after he was accused of rape by SEVERAL women, and the minister of justice is being investigated for corruption or some shit................. and that's only a couple of examples, this place is a mess :|||||
Quite curious about how the Bjärsted police will handle this in S3.
Also, the real Swedish court's attitude to the series.
this show made me feel emotions that i've never felt before with any show. thank you for everything you've done with this show. we couldn't ask for anything better, and i'm so excited to see where yall go🤍
Exactly
We need season 2, this series has been my emotional crutch and everything about is just perfect!!
Loved the minute details and camera work... the way they captured scenes and expression!! I mean it was so real and not over the top ! Kudos to whole cast and crew for such great work!
Waiting for season 2
Love❤️ from 🇮🇳 India
True...Hope they make a season 2
Wow, these women are amazing and they have my utmost admiration and respect!! Just listening to them talk about all the different social issues that exist not only in Sweden, but around the world as well, and their willingness and determination to show the world as it is through this series and trust that everyone would understand (which I'm sure they did) is just so mind-blowing
Excellent show. The cast, the subjects it tackles are great. It feels grounded and real. It’s nice to see a teen show in this setting where the characters are not always mean but can be nice. It makes you empathize with multiple characters.
we need not only a second season, but a third and fourth season as well! to yesterday 😫😫
I want them to make a show about wlw so badly
100% in agreement with every statement except the one about everyone in the cast looking like real people. Omar rudberg is COMPLETELY UNREAL he’s so damn pretty
anyways these two are such inspirations!! in awe of their thinking.
These grown women went out here and NAILED a show about gay teenage boys and the language and slang doesn't feel forced. The teenagers talk in this show like how actual teenagers speak. Its very hard for adults to pull that off because you can ALWAYS tell that they're trying to shoehorn in phraseology they think kids use, but the writers of this show didn't do that which imo is the best part of the show. Im not from Sweden so I couldnt tell you how teens over there talk, but id imagine its not much different from teens everywhere else. So bravo!
Can confirm as a swede! The dialogue often didn't even feel scripted, it sounded just like me and my friends talk which is something I don't think I've ever experienced before (especially the way wilhelm and august talked i think)
it seems they let the actors improv quite a bunch too (apparently edvin came up with half of the scene where wille is drunk/high at the football pitch?) so i'd assume they may have taken input to change the dialogue if what they'd originally written felt wrong to the kids, it's not a rare thing
Stor respekt till er båda. Efter att ha hört denna intervju förstår jag hur serien kunde bli så bra, älskar hur ni tänker. Tack för att ni gav Sverige och världen en helt fantastisk serie.💕
I just agree and I am thankfull to all the team for this masterpiece🤩
the casting for this show and the depiction of teenagers is AMAZING
I NEED A SECOND SEASON😭
The shade when speaking about the actors ages 😂😂😂❤️ I'm LIVING
So this is why Young Royals and the og SKAM are such phenomenal shows. We need more shows spearheaded by brilliant women like them.
I still haven't watched the video, but the fact that this show is directed and written by woman makes me fucking happy
Two geniuses having a discussion!! Everything they're talking about is so on point and they've conveyed their thoughts through this show so damn well. We need more shows like this, and obviously a second season of Young Royals!
It's amazing. No wonder the cast, character development and scenes are amazing. The team behind has put so much thought and I could feel those as I immerse my self into the series. Thanks for putting extra effort. Thanks for having an awareness and message
This was such a wonderful show. These two beautiful women did such an amazing job. One of the best directions and story. The characters. The rawness. The portrayal. The love. Everything was perfect. I can't stop thinking about it at alll. Hope we get a season 2 😭
Happy to see the creators of Young Royals getting the attention they deserve for their wonderful show.
I think what made the difference between Young Royals and other series is that here, the characters are real teenagers who are able to portray the most natural emotions. I’m still shocked by how good this series is and I hope there’s a lot more to come, lots of love to all the cast/writers and to you who’s reading this
This was so inspiring and eye-opening! 🥰 The fact that these women with passionate advocacies and open-minded views were at the forefront in bringing to life an awesome series such as Young Royals is definitely a huge reason why most of us viewers resonated and thoroughly related with the characters' stories ❤ Thank you for sharing this captivating series all around the world 🙏🏻✨💕
now i understand how young royals is so good, it was made by women!!
I like how the conflicts are not as mysterious and complex like other shows but only in 6 episodes, they manage to touch every emotions that I didn’t feel in other shows
"You might think you need attention, when you might need acknowledgement" this hit me so hard. I believe that this series' going to end homophobia. Good job, writers and directors should learn from you!
These women are absolutely brilliant and articulate. I appreciate their vision and how is has been manifested in young royals.
The love and respect I have for everyone involved in this show just skyrocketed. What brilliant people.
Dear Netflix Team
I would like to pay my respects to you by writing this what I acatually have never done before. With Young Royals, you have created something truly unique in my eyes, from the cast to the director.
I have never felt so emotionally addressed by a film or series.
Famous formats like Game of Thrones, for example, do inspire, but I think that for me at least, Young Royals has created something lasting. In my opinion, this is mainly due to the authenticity of the cast, which for the first time really reflects reality.
The decisive factor here is that there is no need to draw extra attention to diversity and socially critical issues. After all, these are the famous elephant in the room. This means that otherness is not exploited, but the essentials, namely the love between two people, are brought to the fore. This in turn creates real goosebump moments and you can absolutely feel the inner conflict.
Even though i don't share the sexual orientation of the characters, i definitely know how it feels to be ostracized by society or even worse to be made to behave differently just because you are different. The series has really helped me to question things and not take them for granted and for that i would like to express my gratitude.
WE NEED A SEASON 2
Season 2 3 4 5 6 plssssss
My initial thought when I started was like “young royals?? So there are like more royals who are gonna be main characters right?” So maybe other seasons might focus on new characters who are also tied to the royal family?
You can tell these two women are very passionate about Young Royals and have put really good thought behind Young Royals. They brought up a lot of points about as to why teen shows are unappealing in a way because they are played by much older actors and the teen characters don’t feel and look like teens at all, and I agree fully with this. I think that is a part of the reason why I love Young Royals so much. It feels like I’m watching actually teenagers who have flaws and struggles and are still discovering themselves as people and growing. (The teens also have acne and bad hair days sometimes which makes it all the more relatable and realistic.) I also loved how they handled Simon and Wilhem’s relationship. It wasn’t hyper-sexualized and the characters felt like they actually had chemistry. Also, as the directors said, their sexuality isn’t what defines them. They are people outside of their sexuality and it isn’t all that they are.
Honestly I have so many good things to say about this series and it has to be one of the best teen dramas to come out of Netflix in a LONG TIME (Dare I say ever?). These two women are phenomenal and you can tell they really care about the story and craft. Props to them and everyone else who pulled Young Royals together to make it what it is now.
(Also the casting has to be the best I’ve seen in a long time. ALL of the actors showed up and showed out. Everyone was so good at their part and the acting really made this series along with the writing. All I’ve got to say is that they did really really good.)
These two women are incredible and I can see why the show turned out the way they did. Everything that they talked about in this video is so important. I especially loved when they mentioned how they wanted to cast actual young people that look like "ordinary people" because i think that is one of the reasons why we all love this show. Its raw and its natural. Not overly dramatic or "fantasy-like". They look like normal people, living normal lives with normal everyday stuggles. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
YOUNG ROYALS WAS A GOT TIER TV SHOW. THE RAW EMOTIONS AND THE WRITING AS WELL IS JUST AMAZING. I REALLY HOPE THIS SERIES GETS A SEASON 2. HELL I WONT EVEN COMPLAIN IF IT GETS AS MANY SEASONS AS RIVERDALE. PLEASE NETFLIX YOUNG ROYALS IS THE ONLY THING THAT'S KEEPING ME ALIVE.
This series is absolutely immaculate and probably the best series I've ever watched. The feeling you get from seeing a charachter or situation that resembles you or something you have dealt with is just the best. Everything in this series is so thought through and feels genuine, AHHH I LOVE IT. I want to thank all of you for bringing this to life, truly FANTASTIC.
Denhär serien är, och tro mig när jag säger det, det finaste vi har. 💖💕
I was whispering "periodddt" in my head throughout this whole interview lol. Amazing headwriter and director.
Being able to understand a bit more of the background of the series is amazing. Thank you for that talk, it was amazing!
Congratulations to them, they did an amazing job! This series is one of the best I've ever seen. They couldn't have picked better actors to play Wilhelm and Simon. Such amazing chemistry!! I also love the fact that the script leaves room for quiet moments, unlike many series where people keep talking all the time. Definitely the best series of 2021, we need a season 2!
I could listen to these two talk for hours! I love the show, and I loved this extra insight into the minds of the people who created it. I especially liked what they had to say about representation, and how it's not about forcing something into a place where it doesn't belong, but about showing things as they really are. Very well put!
ÄLSKSR Young royals är fortfarande helt tagen av serien. Jag grät enorma mängder för den är så himla fin.
När man inte trodde det kunde bli bättre så kommer dessa POWERKVINNOR och berättar tanken bakom serien. Två fantastiskt intelligenta och kraftfulla kvinnor. ALLT med denna serien är verkligen GULD!!!! Fan va bra jobbat 🌈
Young Royals was an incredible series that I've already watched twice within 5 days! Simon and Wilhem are just the sweetest couple I've seen and I just want them to be happy 😅
I have so much trust for Lisa, Rojda and the creative team behind the cameras. Gosh, this show is an excellent show. It deserves a season 3, to do justice to the storyline. It deals with many issues in such a realistic and emotional manner.
This show has got it all. Interesting, multi-dimensional characters, relatable storylines, great music, good pace, plot twists, a beautiful love story, multiculturalism, and so much more. SO good. Fingers crossed for a season 2!!!
comments on casting and representation very intersting. effort and benefits of challenging your own expectations at everyturn. great stuff! thanks
This show is literally so well made, i loved everything of this show
Ni har skapat en otrolig serie med karaktärer/casting/story/musik och nu förstår jag varför. Vilka underbara människor ni är
WOMEN, RIGHT?? I love how carefully and wonderfully created this show is. even if i come from Asian background, this show resonated in my being. thank you for the representation. Hoping for season 2!!
after leaving a few comments about HOW INCREDIBLE THIS INTERVIEW is i wanna ask politely PLEASE GIVE US ANOTHER SEASON!!! my happiness depends on it haha
the queens themselves, made me feel a thing that i never felt before watching a show. love every single thing about it.
This show is amazing. I’m really honest when i say this, this is the best show about teens that i have ever watched. Everything about it, writing, filmography, acting, chemistry. Everything is just soooo good. And watching this talented people taking deep dive into the show makes it even more special 💜💜💜💜