

Almost Royal
Almost Royal is a tale of two young British aristocrats on their first trip around the United States, interacting with real-life Americans. Currently 50th and 51st in line to the throne, siblings George and Poppy Carlton are the latest Brits on the scene.
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Plot Summary
This mockumentary follows the misadventures of the very wealthy, yet incredibly naive, British aristocrats, Georgie and Po. Traveling through the United States, they attempt to experience life like 'normal' people, often with hilariously disastrous and culturally insensitive results. Their innocent bewilderment and lack of self-awareness lead to absurd situations as they try to navigate unfamiliar environments and social norms.
Critical Reception
Almost Royal received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its unique premise and the comedic performances of its leads, particularly the chemistry between Ed Weeks and Amy Sedaris. Some reviews highlighted the show's satirical take on class and culture, while others found the humor to be hit-or-miss, occasionally veering into predictable territory.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its witty satire and the charmingly clueless portrayal of its aristocratic protagonists.
- The comedic chemistry between the lead actors is a significant strength.
- Some viewers found the humor to be occasionally repetitive or overly reliant on cultural stereotypes.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment from similar platforms indicates appreciation for the show's unique comedic premise and the earnest, if misguided, attempts of the main characters to understand the world around them.
Fun Fact
The show is a spin-off of the BBC America series 'The Increasingly Poorly Behaved Women of London', also starring Amy Sedaris and Ed Weeks.
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