Palm Royale

[SleeplessinSoCal]

I watched episodes 1- 3 in one sitting. Wasn't sure I even liked it because all of the characters are unlikable. BUT, Laura Dern brought this to television. So I figure there is a good reason for that. AND sure enough, by episode 5 it was clear how corruption in Palm Beach is at the heart of this show. And how much deference is given to these people as well as using blackmail as a social tool.

And Carol Burnett is classic.

[KT2000]

1. Got through episode one

but just barely. Pathetic and unlikable people all around. We get enough of that from 24/7 tRump coverage.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

2. That is the point.

But I sense a real payoff coming.

"Long before Instagram stories and TikTok videos were a thing, gossip magazines and television allowed everyday people to feel a connection to the wealthy and beautiful. In real life, few are brave enough to elbow their way onto the A-list, but others are bold enough to demand a seat at the table — which brings us to “Palm Royale.” Based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel, “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie,” and adapted for television by Abe Sylvia, Apple TV+‘s new 1960s-set comedy, “Palm Royale” follows bottle-blonde Palm Beach transplant Maxine Simmons (a perfectly cast Kristen Wiig), who is determined to craft a glitzy and glamorous life for herself, even if it means bending the rules a smidge. Wildy outrageous and amusing, “Palm Royale” suggests that you might get more than you requested if you’re delusional enough to go after what you want."

https://variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/palm-royale-review-kristen-wiig-1235939481/

[Scrivener7]

3. I watched two episodes and kept wondering where the plot was. You say

it's coming soon? Because the period details and production are good, but I wasn't compelled by the story.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

5. Me too. Surprises unfold slowly but surely.

Laura Dern and dad Bruce play a part.

[Scrivener7]

6. Ok! I'll go back to it!

[bamagal62]

4. We barely got through episode one.

Found it quite boring.