When Netflix India announced the release of the second season of The Royals, fans flooded social media — but not with excitement.
Instead, they were complaining about why Netflix chose to renew the show despite the heavy trolling it faced from almost everyone who watched it.
Many viewers expressed how Bhumi’s character was annoying, and most of Ishaan’s presence on screen revolved around his shirtlessness.
They questioned whether the backlash from Season 1 wasn’t enough for the platform — did they really need another season of trolling?
The Royals was widely disliked for several reasons, including underdeveloped character arcs, weak storylines, and an over-reliance on glamour and style rather than substance or plot.
Fans are now asking why the platform felt the need to release a second season at all.
When you think about it, you realise that platforms like Netflix generate revenue from the number of clicks or views a show gets, not necessarily from its quality.
There are two ways a show can rack up views: either it’s genuinely good and people are excited to watch it, or it’s so bad that people tune in just to see what the hate is about.
With shows like The Royals and Nadaniyan, the platform doesn’t seem to care whether viewers love or hate the content, as long as they’re clicking.
Instead of prioritising quality content, the focus is on what can bring in the most views and subscribers.
Which is why Netflix might not be promoting The Royals as art, but simply as a way to earn quick revenue.
