Season 1 is the first season of the Netflix original series Young Royals. It consists of six episodes and was released on July 1, 2021.
Synopsis[]
Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.
Cast and Characters[]
Main[]
- Edvin Ryding as Prince Wilhelm (6/6)
- Ivar Forsling as Prince Erik (3/6)
- Malte Gårdinger as August (6/6)
- Frida Argento as Sara (6/6)
- Nikita Uggla as Felice (6/6)
- Omar Rudberg as Simon (6/6)
Recurring[]
- Beri Gerwise as Rosh (5/6)
- Carmen Gloria Pérez as Linda (6/6)
- Fabian Penje as Henry (6/6)
- Felicia Truedsson as Stella (6/6)
- Ingela Olsson as Anette Lilja (6/6)
- Inti Zamora Sobrado as Ayub (5/6)
- Leonard Terfelt as Micke (4/6)
- Mimmi Cyon as Fredrika (6/6)
- Nathalie Varli as Madison (6/6)
- Nils Wetterholm as Vincent (6/6)
- Pernilla August as Queen Kristina (3/6)
- Samuel Astor as Nils (6/6)
- Uno Elger as Walter (6/6)
- Xiao-Long Zhao as Alexander (4/6)
Minor[]
- Aminah Al Fakir as Fröken Åhdal (5/6)
- Anna Peterson as Livvakt Malin (3/6)
- Mikael Björkman as Livvakt Joakim (3/6)
- Claes Hartelius as Boris (5/6)
- David Lenneman as Poppe (2/6)
- Livia Millhagen as Smysan (2/6)
- Magnus Roosmann as Ludvig (3/6)
- Marall Nasiri as Farima (2/6)
Episodes[]
| # | Image | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   |
"Episode 1" | Rojda Sekersöz | Lisa Ambjörn |
| Following a scandal, Prince Wilhelm enrolls in a new boarding school, Hillerska Boarding School. His second cousin, August, plans an initiation party in his honor. | ||||
| 2 |   |
"Episode 2" | Rojda Sekersöz | Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman |
| Simon and Wilhelm spend time together outside of school. Desperate for ADHD medication, August attempts to get diagnosed. Rowing tryouts commence. | ||||
| 3 |   |
"Episode 3" | Erika Calmeyer | Lisa Ambjörn (head) Pia Gradvall |
| Hillerska Boarding School hosts a spirited Parents' Weekend but a bevy of surprises, disappointments and more occur for Wilhelm, August, Felice and Simon. | ||||
| 4 |   |
"Episode 4" | Rojda Sekersöz | Lisa Ambjörn (head) Pia Gradvall |
| Wilhelm struggles with his grief and what the loss of his family member means for his future. Simon pressures August to repay him. | ||||
| 5 |   |
"Episode 5" | Erika Calmeyer | Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman |
| August and Wilhelm face off over how to resolve a disciplinary problem at school. Sara revels in hanging out with Felice and her friends. | ||||
| 6 |   |
"Episode 6" | Erika Calmeyer | Lisa Ambjörn |
| Wilhelm feels conflicted about how to handle the aftermath of the leaked video while Simon fends off the press. Felice makes a discovery. | ||||
Production[]
Development[]
On July 8, 2020, it was announced that the series is coming to Netflix, but it was still untitled. The is directed by Rojda Sekersöz and will be produced by Nexiko. The series is written by Lisa Ambjörn (head writer), Pia Gradvall, Sofie Forsman and Tove Forsman and will be produced by Lisa Berggren Eyre and Martin Söder at Nexiko. Lars Beckung serves as the executive producer.[1]
Casting[]
On November 18, 2020, it was announced that Edvin Ryding, Omar Rudberg, Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento, Nikita Uggla, Pernilla August, Nathalie Varli, Felicia Truedsson, Mimmi Cyon, Ingela Olsson, Rennie Mirro, Livia Millhagen and David Lenneman joined the cast.[2]
Filming[]
The majority of the series is filmed at Kaggeholms Slott (otherwise known as Kaggeholms Castle), in Ekerö, outside of Stockholm, the Swedish capital. The royal palace scenes, are filmed at Stora Sundby Castle, in Eskilstuna.[3] The house where “non-res” students Sara and Simon live with their mother is located in Stenhamra. The series’ football scenes from episode two are filmed at Träkvistavallen, in Ekerö.[3]
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