Parents' Guide to

Royalties

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Lots of cursing, sexy stuff, laughs in edgy musical comedy.

TV Quibi Comedy 2020
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What's the Story?

ROYALTIES is a musical comedy about a songwriting duo trying to make their way to stardom. Aspiring songwriters Sara (Kether Donohue) and Pierce (Darren Criss) work catering jobs to support themselves while working on their songs. Luckily, they've got friend Theo (Tony Revelori), who lets them use his recording studio for free, and when they get their first big break, they catch the eye of successul manager Kendra (Georgia King). The pair soon finds themselves making their way through the music industry while meeting a lot of strange characters along the way.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: Not yet rated
Kids say: Not yet rated

This fun and edgy series offers lots of well-timed humor and solid musical moments as the songwriting duo works its way through the highs and lows of the music industry. Adding to the fun are appearances by some big name celebs, including John Stamos, Mark Hamill, and Ed Asner. It's quirky, and some may find the strong language a little over-the-top. Nonetheless, Royalties is a series worth watching if you want to be entertained and enjoy some laughs.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the function of swearing in TV shows and movies. What is the purpose of featuring so much cursing in Royalties? Does it add to the humor?

  • Do you think Sara and Pierce's story is a realistic one? Is there any truth to it? Are any of the fictitious artists based on someone real?

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