Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

Right now you can watch Secret Society of Second-Born Royals in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 569 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals earns its spot. The jokes in Secret Society of Second-Born Royals land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Sam is a teenage royal rebel, second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as her disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she discovers she has super-human abilities and is invited to join a secret society of similar extraordinary second-born royals charged with keeping the world safe. Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Ashley Liao lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2020. What keeps Secret Society of Second-Born Royals from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Peyton Elizabeth Lee's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.