Blood, Sex & Royalty

Blood, Sex & Royalty

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TV-MA, 2022

WISE
22%

WISE Score

5.9

IMDb

Sensationalist royal history docudrama that's too mature for teens and too poorly-rated for adults to bother with.

IMDb5.9
Common Sense Media
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Screenwise Verdict

Look, the title tells you exactly what you're getting: a sensationalist take on royal history that leans heavily into scandal. With a CSM rating of 17 and explicit content throughout, this is obviously not for kids or teens.

But here's the thing - even for adults, that 5.9 IMDb rating is rough. There are so many better ways to learn about royal history that don't sacrifice quality for shock value. If you want royal drama, watch The Crown. If you want actual history, watch a proper documentary.

This feels like Netflix threw together some reenactments and talking heads, slapped a provocative title on it, and called it a day. It's not enriching enough to justify the mature content, and it's not entertaining enough to work as guilty pleasure viewing. Skip it.

Age Fit

This is strictly 17+ content given the explicit mature themes. Even then, the low ratings suggest most adults would be better served watching better-reviewed historical documentaries like The Crown or actual history documentaries.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
15

The title literally includes 'Blood' and 'Sex' and targets mature audiences (CSM age 17). This is a docudrama about royal scandals and affairs, not modeling kindness or cooperation but rather historical intrigue, betrayal, and adult relationships.

Imaginative
35

Historical docudramas can offer some creative retelling of real events, but this appears to be a straightforward dramatization of royal scandals rather than inviting exploration or creative expression. The format is likely conventional talking heads mixed with reenactments.

Safe
20

With a title explicitly referencing 'Blood' and 'Sex' and a CSM age rating of 17, this clearly contains mature content including sexual situations, violence, and adult themes. Not appropriate for unexpected viewing by younger audiences. The 5.9 IMDb rating suggests execution issues as well.

Enriching
40

Historical content can be educational about royal history and political intrigue, offering some insight into historical figures and events. However, the sensationalist framing (focusing on scandals) and low IMDb rating (5.9) suggest it prioritizes titillation over meaningful historical analysis.

Parent Info

Why It Might Be Great

  • If you're obsessed with royal scandals and have literally watched everything else
  • Offers historical context about actual royal affairs and political intrigue
  • Could spark interest in researching the real historical figures and events

What to Watch For

  • Explicit sexual content and mature themes throughout - the title isn't subtle about what you're getting
  • Violence and potentially disturbing historical events
  • That 5.9 IMDb rating is telling you something - this isn't The Crown
  • Sensationalist framing may prioritize scandal over historical accuracy

Conversation Starters

  • "How do you think historians balance telling entertaining stories versus respecting historical accuracy?"
  • "Why do you think people are so fascinated by royal scandals, both historically and today?"
  • "What do these historical power dynamics tell us about gender and politics in different eras?"
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