Why won't there be a Young Royals season 4?
Lisa Ambjörn has addressed the decision to end the show.
It's a big day for fans of Young Royals, with the final episode of the LGBTQ+ drama landing on Netflix, alongside a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the making of the show – and the decision to end it here.
Indeed, news that the series would be ending after only three seasons caused disappointment among some fans, but they can take solace in the fact that this is exactly what co-creator Lisa Ambjörn had always envisioned.
A brand new documentary special titled Young Royals Forever will be streaming on Netflix today (Monday 18th March) from 5pm (GMT), which will give us an insight into how the cast and crew felt about leaving the series behind.
A first look clip saw Omar Rudberg (Simon Eriksson) suggest reuniting for a Young Royals movie in a few years' time, while co-star Edvin Ryding (Prince Wilhelm) suggested that the story "lives on" in the imaginations of the viewers.
Check out a sneak peek of the documentary below or read on for what Ambjörn has said about why Young Royals won't return for season 4.
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Why won't there be a Young Royals season 4?
While there was an outcry when Young Royals season 3 was confirmed to be the last instalment, this initial backlash dissipated to some extent when it became clear that it was the wish of the creator.
At the time of the show's renewal, Ambjörn told Gay Times: "I've always imagined Young Royals being told in three parts, and because of the fans' dedication to our story, we get to tell the last one."
In an emotional Instagram post, she elaborated on this statement, reaffirming that she has always known "how it all was gonna end" and that her original vision is exactly what we're getting.
The screenwriter said: "If someone had told me in 2019, when this little universe was just a tiny idea that had been planted in my imagination and started to grow and consume my every waking thought, that it would turn out to be a global success saga spanning over three seasons – shaping new talent both in front of and behind the camera and creating a fandom that would take on a life of its own and actually change peoples life’s for the better – I would have said TOLD YOU SO."
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She continued: "No, [just kidding], it’s actually beyond anything any of us could have ever dreamed or hoped for, and it’s all thanks to you – our viewers. Your commitment and love for YR has given us the honour and privilege of getting to see our story through.
"Because one thing I did know in 2019 was how it all was gonna end. And now my friends, it’s coming. This season is the last one."
The final episode of Young Royals is now available to stream on Netflix, dropping one week after the rest of season 3 – it's time to say goodbye!
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