Young Royals: Fans react to “absolutely perfect” series finale

The final ever episode of Young Royals has aired, and fans have shared their verdict on whether the “emotional rollercoaster” of an episode was a satisfying conclusion to the beloved Swedish drama.

Major spoilers ahead! 

The third season has focused on the aftermath of Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) finally admitting to the press that he was the other man in the leaked video with Simon (Omar Rudberg).

Ryding previously told GAY TIMES: “‘We’ve chosen each other, let’s go!’ and then they face all of these issues and have to deal with them. That’s the substance of the story this season, I think. That’s the dilemma: is their choice and love sufficient for them to go on? Or will they not?”

The Netflix series concludes with Wilhelm making the decision to officially abdicate the throne as the future King of Sweden and pass the crown over to his cousin August (Malte Gårdinger).

The understated moment occurs during a conversation with mother and son, with Wilhelm telling the Queen of Sweden of his royal responsibilities: “What happens if I don’t want that?”

The former heir to the throne continues: “We have been assigned this. We haven’t chosen it. It’s always been this role that’s been the problem for me. I know you think I am going to change my mind, but I’m not going to. I don’t want this.”

Although ‘Wilmon’ was not the main motivation behind the decision, Wilhelm then chases after Simon, who had ended their relationship in episode five.

As his soulmate wistfully drives away, Wilhelm (in a moment that was straight out of a fairytale, but this time with glorious LGBTQIA+ representation) tells Simon that he chooses his love over the throne: “I don’t want to be king or a crowned prince, I just told mom. She’s fine with that. For my own sake. I want to be with you, Simon.”

Wilmon Forever 💜 The final episode of Young Royals is now playing. pic.twitter.com/Eu0ISniUR8

— Netflix (@netflix) March 18, 2024

Following a long-awaited kiss, a montage of the couple’s relationship over the course of the three seasons plays out. No – we’re not crying, you are! Finally, the series ends with the pair driving into the sunset with Sarah (Friday Argento) and Felice (Nikita Uggla).

Ryding told GAY TIMES about the experience of shooting the final episode: “Shooting the last scenes were very tearful and emotional. But, on the other hand, it’s such a privilege to know this is the last season and we’re leaving these characters, individually, on a note that is filled with hope.”

Fans were in a frenzy to share their opinions on the last episode.

One fan shared: “The montage of Wilmon at the end, Stella and Frederika kissing, Nils coming out, THE ENDING literally I won’t stop talking about it this episode was everything. Oh and Young Royals forever also was so beautiful to see, the gratitude Edvin and Omar have for each other.”

Another added: “Young Royals ending was so good I’m like waiting for someone to say sike there’s absolutely no way that actually happened… wish I could rewatch that episode for the first time again like that was an EXPERIENCE.”

“I woke up and it was not a dream, Wilmon endgame forreal LIFE IS SO BEAUTIFUL,” a third shared, “but I also woke up realizing Young Royals is gone for good. So I’m the middle to jump of joy ft jump out of the window. I’m going to miss everyone so fuckin much.”

However, there’s some good news in store for Young Royal fans: Rudberg has teased that he and co-star Ryding will continue working together – even after the show comes to an end.

Rudberg appeared on a recent episode of Tommy DiDario’s I’ve Never Said This Before podcast and revealed that we might not be waiting long for a reunion.

“People might be sad about the show ending and not seeing me and Edvin acting together anymore or working together anymore, but you know what? Me and Edvin are going to do some stuff together in the future,” he revealed.

The actor confirmed “something” is being worked on: “We are working on something that is a little secret but stay tuned because you’ll see me and Edvin do stuff together in the future. It’s not completely over.”

As for the status of the young actors’ friendship off screen, he confirmed: “Definitely, obviously going to be friends still but working together [is] not completely over yet.”

Keep scrolling for more fan reactions:

my ONE young royals finale comment:

i would love for felice and sara’s last conversation to be different or longer!! i feel like felice only got to say “you’re different than my other friends, YOU GET ME” which is basically a repeated august’s statement

— em loves attention (@snailthewarlock) March 19, 2024

I’m meeting my therapist this afternoon😭 In my post #youngroyals depression era!!!!! Never thought in my entire life that a finale would do this to me. Lots of emotions but I love happy endingsss!🥹💜 @NetflixNordic you killed it🔥😮‍💨 you have our heartssss 💗

— Mansour Rasoully (@RasoullyMansou3) March 19, 2024

Okay the Young Royals finale definitely brought the tears 🥹💛

— Hazel (@Hazelbird) March 19, 2024

today was wild….. not a morning person but i woke up at 3am to watch the young royals finale then i stayed up til 4 to watch the documentary and then i watched the last ctcp episode and then i watched the tara and nick vid and then i never went back to sleep <3333

— jae 🪐 (@strxn1olo) March 19, 2024

just finished young royals and i am screaming

— kenz | young royals spoilers (@GOLDENSPRlNG) March 19, 2024

just finished watching young royals. i have mixed emotions at the ending. i’m so happy for my Wilmon but i’m sad that this season is the last one. I want them more 🥺😭

— tuna 🤍 (@tuna427_) March 19, 2024

I just finished young royals and omg THAT WAS THE PERFECT WAY TO END ITTTT pic.twitter.com/K5O3g8W0gP

— 🍉 🪼🫧imaani🫧🪼 🍉 (@imaani88745427) March 19, 2024

THAT WAS SO AMAZING AND SWEET I CRIED https://t.co/uBk3uq1LL8

— revon 🍉YOUNG ROYALS FINALE 👑 (@idk_but_imgay) March 19, 2024

Im so sad young royals is over 💔 i enjoyed the ending. Im excited to watch more of edvins work

— Aprillll (@xxAprilzz) March 19, 2024

just finished young royals s3 & i’m gonna cry OSHSKSKPS

— ryy ☼ (@ciwywii) March 19, 2024

I’m so confused about how they wrapped it up without it feeling (very) rushed but I’m really impressed and so happy omg😭

— Ollie /^•-•^/ YOUNG ROYALS FOREVER (@simonl0ml) March 19, 2024

just finished young royals and i am so unwell it’s not even funny

— phoebe boobers (@hgejfmw) March 19, 2024

Realizing it’s over makes me feel devastated, but wilmon endgame gave me enough reasons to live https://t.co/MBrQVlIZMk

— ᴹⁱᵐⁱ ◡̈ ♡︎ YOUNG ROYALS FINALE SPOILERS (@ultimatyong) March 19, 2024

The Young Royals ending was absolutely perfect 😭💜💜💜

— Caitie (@caitielouise) March 19, 2024

“It shouldn’t be a revolution to love one another.” This line is so beautiful and meaningful. It broke my heart

— Ollie /^•-•^/ YOUNG ROYALS FOREVER (@simonl0ml) March 19, 2024

EMOTIONAL UNSTABLE, WATCHED THE FINALE YESTERDAY AND THE DOCU THIS MORNING 😭😭😭💜 I LOVE LISA FOR WRITING YOUNG ROYALS AND I LOVE THE CAST FOR BRINGING THOSE CHARACTERS 👑💜

— -`𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒉´- (@filxsofie_) March 19, 2024

Oh I was so worried Young Royals would end badly but that was pretty good tbh 😭

— Peter 🏳️‍🌈 (@p_crosland) March 19, 2024

young royals will forever hold me in an emotional chokehold i swear

— gabby 🤍 (@gabbyloveslou) March 19, 2024

I fell empty and I am sad that it’s end of the best series I’ve ever seen but I’m also very grateful for all of them ❤️ young royals will always have a special place in my heart ❤️ ( I am so emotional and I still can’t believe that this is the end )

— Daria⭐️💜 RED LIGHT ❤️ (@pxcahontasx_) March 19, 2024

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