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The Two Princes

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podcast

87%

WISE Score

Gay fairy tale podcast where two princes save the kingdom, fight curses, and try to finally get married—charming, adventurous, genuinely sweet.

The Two Princes

podcast

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87%

WISE Score

Gay fairy tale podcast where two princes save the kingdom, fight curses, and try to finally get married—charming, adventurous, genuinely sweet.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is genuinely delightful—a well-produced audio adventure that takes classic fairy tale tropes and centers a gay romance without making it A Very Special Episode. It's just a fun story about two princes trying to get married while the world keeps throwing obstacles at them.

The representation is the best kind: normalized, joyful, and woven into an actual adventure with stakes and humor. Parent reviews are glowing, kids are engaged, and the voice acting is solid. The audio format is a feature, not a bug—it builds imagination and listening skills.

The 8+ rating feels right. Some scary moments land harder in audio (your brain fills in the blanks), and there's mild fantasy violence. But for families ready to introduce LGBTQ+ content in an age-appropriate way, or for kids who already know queer relationships are just regular relationships, this is a gem.

Age Fit

Best for ages 8-14, though the fairy tale format and solid storytelling means older teens and adults who enjoy audio fiction will find it charming too. Under-8s might find some moments too intense in audio-only format.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A sweet, earnest fairy tale about love, friendship, and honor with multi-layered characters. Parent reviews consistently praise its representation of diverse relationships and positive modeling of cooperation. The antagonists use mild put-downs ('stupid'), but the overall tone is warm and emotionally healthy. Season 3 focuses on Rupert and Amir's wedding, centering commitment and partnership.

Imaginative

Classic fairy tale adventure with curses, kingdoms, mysterious disappearances, and world-ending stakes. The audio format invites kids to visualize the story themselves. The premise—two princes from different kingdoms falling in love while saving the world—takes familiar tropes and adds fresh LGBTQ+ representation. Sword fights, magical elements, and epic quests spark the imagination.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 8+ with mild language (antagonists calling heroes 'stupid'), mild violence (sword fighting sounds), and 'severe' frightening/intense scenes per IMDb parent guide. No explicit content, but the audio format means scary moments might be intense for younger listeners who can't see what's happening. Safe for the target age but parents should preview for sensitive kids under 8.

Enriching

Offers meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ relationships in a normalized, joyful context. Parent reviews highlight themes of honor, strength, friendship, and different expressions of love. The adventure format teaches perseverance and problem-solving. The audio storytelling builds listening skills and attention span. Not preachy—just good storytelling that happens to include diverse characters.

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Why It Might Be Great

Normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships in a joyful, age-appropriate adventure context—just two princes in love trying to save the world
Strong voice acting cast and engaging audio production that builds listening skills and imagination
Multi-layered characters with themes of honor, friendship, strength, and different kinds of love
Parents report 8- and 11-year-olds equally engaged and excited to continue listening
Avoids being preachy—it's just a good fairy tale that happens to star two male leads in love

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What to Watch For

Some intense/scary moments in audio format can hit harder for younger or sensitive kids—preview for under-8s
Mild language (antagonists call heroes 'stupid') and fantasy sword-fighting sounds
If your family isn't ready for LGBTQ+ content, this isn't the podcast for you—but it handles it beautifully
Audio format means kids need decent attention spans; not great for very young or easily distracted listeners

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes Rupert and Amir good partners for each other? What makes a good team?"
"If you had to break a curse, what kind of adventure would you want to go on?"
"The story shows different kinds of love and friendship—what are the different ways people can care about each other?"
"Which prince would you want on your quest team and why?"

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