The hit Swedish teen drama romance series Young Royals is returning for its third and final season on March 11th, 2024 on Netflix. The first 5 episodes will be available to stream followed by the final episode dropping on March 18th, 2024. Season 3’s synopsis reads: “Wilhelm’s speech has consequences not only in the court but also throughout the school, as Hillerska confronts the worst crisis in the school’s history. The prince and Simon are determined to be together, but what are they willing to sacrifice when realizing that their freedom and love might be at odds with the Royal ideals, traditions, and responsibilities?”
As you wait for the final Young Royals season, here are 5 shows to binge in the meantime that are similar in style and genre.
You can also check out our previous interviews with the Young Royals cast here.
Absolute Beginners/Absolutni debiutanci (2023) Polish miniseries
Cast: Martyna Byczkowska, Bartłomiej Deklewa, Jan Sałasiński, Paulina Krzyżańska, Piotr Witkowski, Katarzyna Warnke, Anna Krotoska, Andrzej Konopka
Synopsis: “Two childhood best friends enjoying their final seaside summer as they prepare for film school meet an aspiring athlete who ignites unfamiliar desires.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Everything Now (2023 – ) British series
Cast: Sophie Wilde, Lauryn Ajufo, Harry Cadby, Noah Thomas, Sam Reuben, Niamh McCormack, Jessie Mae Alonzo, Robert Akodoto, Vivienne Acheampong, Alex Hassell, Stephen Fry
Synopsis: “After months in recovery for an eating disorder, 16-year-old Mia devises a bucket list of quintessential teen experiences to make up for lost time.”
Where to watch: Netflix (no word yet on a season 2)
Heartbreak High (2022 – ) Australian series
Cast: Ayesha Madon, James Majoos, Chloe Hayden, Asher Yasbincek, Thomas Weatherall, Joshua Heuston, Will McDonald, Gemma Chua-Tran, Bryn Chapman-Parish, Brodie Townsend, Sherry-Lee Watson, Chika Ikogwe, Scott Major, Rachel House
Synopsis: “An incendiary mural exposes everyone’s secret hook-ups at Hartley High. Its author, Amerie, has to grapple with the messy fallouts as a total outcast.”
Where to watch: Netflix (season 2 premiering April 11th, 2024)
Prisma (2022 – ) Italian series
Cast: Mattia Carrano, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Caterina Forza, Chiara Bordi, LXX Blood, Matteo Scattaretico, Zakaria Hamza, Riccardo Afan de Rivera Costaguti, Flavia del Prete
Synopsis: “The series tells the story of twin brothers Marco and Andrea (played by Mattia Carrano), identical to all appearances, but profoundly different in the turmoil they face. Their journey of self-discovery will be both joyful and unruly and will involve their whole group of friends, as they are all trying to find their place in an ever-changing world. “
Where to watch: Prime Video (season 2 confirmed)
Tore (2023 – ) – Swedish series
Cast: William Spetz, Sanna Sundqvist, Hannes Fohlin, Peter Haber, Per Svensson, Victor Iván, Carlos Romero Cruz, Karin Bertling, Lotta Tejle
Synopsis: “An immature and aimless 27-year-old throws himself into an unknown world of sex, drugs and self-discovery after his closest companion’s death.”
Where to watch: Netflix (no word yet on a season 2)
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