Summary
Season 2, episode 3 only complicates matters more, but that’s great for the audience. This series shows no sign of slowing down yet.
We recap Netflix’s Young Royals, season 2, episode 3, which will contain spoilers and detail the ending.
There are a lot of twists and turns in Young Royal season 2 so far. Episode 2 saw Wilhelm facing a love triangle, which only intensifies in this episode, while August is anxious about what’s to come after losing the prefect position amongst the seniors. It seems like Wilhelm’s revenge plan is working, but what about his personal life? There’s so much to be explored at this stage of season 2.
Young Royals season 2, episode 3 recap
Season 2, episode 3 opens with Wilhelm doing a meditation session; he’s trying to keep his emotions in check with recent events. Meanwhile, a lawyer talks to August about the consequences of releasing the sex tape of Wilhelm and Simon, which could lead to a prosecution. It’s getting from bad to worse for August. He’s worried about his meeting with the Queen, and understandably so.
Simon is unsure about his feelings for Marcus; he likes him but isn’t sure why he cannot fall in love with him. His friends think Wilhelm is bad for him. He’s confused. Meanwhile, Wilhelm talks to Felice about Simon and Marcus; it is weighing on his mind. He then speaks to his therapist about the pressure he is under and the loneliness it brings; it seems like Erik was his lifeline to leading a normal life, and now that’s gone.
Wilhelm finally confronts Simon about Marcus; Simon admits he is hanging with Marcus — Wilhelm wanted honesty. Simon reassures Wilhelm that he and Marcus are not together. It’s painful to watch these two in season 2, episode 3 – they clearly want to be together.
The new Prefect, Vincent, is having a difficult time leading, which August warned everyone about. He’s annoyed at Vincent for betraying him and has reduced his social activities as a result.
Simon speaks to Marcus and tells him he is not ready for romance and is not sure if he ever will be due to the drama surrounding him. Marcus is completely understanding, raises that he knows about the sex video, and insists he would never hurt him.
With a lot of confusion surrounding August and Sara, they finally talk to each other. August opens up to her that the Queen wants to talk to him about the video, and he’s concerned about it. He’s afraid of losing everything. Sara touches August lightly, and their intimacy grows, leading to the pair hooking up and having sex. During sex, Sara reassures August that he’s not a bad person and tries to keep the intimacy as emotionally connected between them as possible. Her feelings have grown, but is August serious about her?
The rowing team has fierce competition on the rowing machines with another team, watched by a crowd of students. They lose. It seems like Simon was distracted by Marcus, who was watching. Afterward, Marcus kisses Simon and Wilhelm sees. The team blames the defeat on Simon for slowing down.
Young Royals season 2, episode 3 ending – why does the Queen talk to August?
As season 2, episode 3 ends, August finally meets the Queen for a talk. August is immediately apologetic. The Queen dismisses his apology and tells him that what he did was damaging. But then, the Queen reveals why she really wanted to talk to August. She raises how Wilhelm’s behavior has made the Royal Court worried and tells August that if Wilhelm cannot handle the pressure of being in line for the Throne, then August will be the backup plan.
The Queen wants to plan August’s future in case Wilhelm cannot take the throne. She gives August a copy of the Jubilee speech in case Wilhelm cannot perform it.
Meanwhile, Wilhelm hangs out with Felice, and they suddenly get close and intimate. The caressing of each other’s hair leads to kissing. Wilhelm is in a confusing place, and this will only heighten the issues he’s facing. As things get heated, someone else enters the room, which breaks things up.
Season 2, episode 3 only complicates matters more, but that’s great for the audience. This series shows no sign of slowing down yet.
Additional plot points from episode 3
- Sara is concerned about who they sell their horse to and raises her concerns to Felice; she wants the horse to have a good home.
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