Young Royals, Season 2 premiere
November 31, 2022
The second season of Young Royals premiered globally on November 1, 2022. All six episodes were released simultaneously on Netflix.
Key Season 2 Premiere Details
- Official Trailer: Netflix released the official Season 2 trailer on October 18, 2022, teasing themes of revenge and the aftermath of Wilhelm and Simon's breakup.
- First Look Sneak Peek: On September 30, 2022, the first four minutes of the premiere episode were released on YouTube, showing Wilhelm's return to Hillerska after the winter break.
- New Characters: The season introduced Marcus (played by Tommy Wättring), a stable hand who becomes a new love interest and adds tension to Wilhelm and Simon's relationship.
- Storyline Focus: The narrative picked up directly after the Season 1 cliffhanger, focusing on Wilhelm's quest for revenge against his cousin August for leaking the intimate video, while simultaneously trying to win back Simon's trust.
Premiere Events & Panels
- NewFest34 Panel: On October 13, 2022, creator Lisa Ambjörn and stars Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg participated in an exclusive virtual conversation as part of the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival to promote the new season.
- Production Timeline: Filming for the season began in February 2022 and officially wrapped on May 10, 2022.