8.357 minSeason 3 • Episode 6
LatestWith Hillerska's fate hanging in the balance, Wilhelm and Simon weigh duty against love as they discover what it takes to truly follow their hearts.
Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.
Acting
Edvin Ryding's micro-expressions deserve their own Emmy category
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a very sad perfume ad
Writing
The sex scene in season two? Actually about vulnerability, not thirst
Creators
Lars Beckung, Lisa Ambjörn, Camilla Holter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show sparked real debate in Sweden about abolishing the monarchy, with young viewers organizing 'Abolish the Crown' watch parties. Art imitates life imitates constitutional crisis.
Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg improvised several scenes including Wilhelm's panic attack in season one and the kitchen scene in season two's finale—explaining why it feels so viscerally real.
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