In The Two Princes season 1, we followed Rupert (Noah Galvin) and Amir (Ari’el Stachel), who are two princes from rival kingdoms, as they went on a quest to save their respective kingdoms from a mysterious curse and fell in love along the way. After already having their wedding interrupted once in season 2 when a wicked sorceress named Malkia invaded their realm and snatched all of Amir’s memories, this time around Rupert and Amir are determined to get married, and they will stop at nothing. But with the sudden appearance of a mysterious prince who keeps flirting with Rupert, half of their kingdom’s population vanishing into thin air, and the literal end of the world standing right on their doorstep, will Amir and Rupert get their happily ever after after all?

Just like the past seasons, season 3 also closely resembles the tried and true Disney-esque fairytale formula. However, while the storylines in the first two seasons were simple and predictable, this time the stakes are raised higher than ever, and the plot is a lot more suspenseful and intense. Although the pacing was almost too fast to keep track of the narrative at first, it slowed down a bit about halfway through, and ultimately the plotlines all blended into an ending that felt very fitting and fulfilling. In fact, season 3 was definitely more engaging than the previous two seasons both plot-wise and character-wise, and it was absolutely my favourite season so far!

As for the musical numbers, each episode consists of about two of them, and even though most of the songs managed to be very catchy, I’ll admit to my personal favourite being In Just Three Days, closely followed by My Story Starts With You. Get Over It by Madi Masden (who plays Lady Cecily) is one of those songs you just can’t get out of your head, and Stachel’s solo version of Good Guys Finish First is a wonderfully touching song I’ll be listening to on repeat for a long time to come.

The Two Princes season three comprises a delightful, mostly queer cast of characters. Rupert and Amir were insanely adorable together as always, and Rupert’s character arc in particular felt very satisfying. All the voice actors have done an incredible job this time around as well; I’m completely in awe of the way all of them managed to channel every single emotion so acutely only through their voices. The sound effects were also remarkable once again, which is a true feat considering they put together the entire thing during quarantine.

All that being said, I did have a few issues with this third season. First and foremost of them being the fact that we got to spend very little time with Amir. There were a few instances when I felt like Amir got pushed in the back in favour of Rupert getting the superior character arc. Plus, the sheer number of characters did seem overwhelming at times, and I do wish the narrative had taken more time to focus on and develop the primary characters, instead of bringing back some old, inconsequential characters from the previous seasons (like Joan’s father, who’s always been a jerk) and allotting a lot of undeserved screen time to them. 

Overall, The Two Princes season 3 was certainly not perfect, but it was charming and sweet all the same. I binge-listened to the whole thing, and you should consider doing the same if you’re looking for a story you can just sit back and enjoy, and that leaves you feeling joyous and content at the end. What with the world we’re living in right now, The Two Princes might be just the thing you need to step away from the news cycle for a few hours.

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There’s nothing like seeing popular heteronormative fairytale tropes turned on their heads to raise your sprits, right? The Two Princes is a story full of magic and mystery, princes and knights, dragons and curses, and prophecies, balls, and royal weddings. However, the lovers at the core of the story are two boys, and this is a diverse and inclusive world.

The Two Princes centres around… well, two princes from enemy kingdoms who go on a magical adventure together and fall in love along the way. We follow Prince Rupert (Noah Galvin) as he sets out to break the mysterious curse that’s destroying his kingdom. He’s ready to face whatever dastardly villain or vile monster stands in his way, but what he isn’t prepared for are the bewildering new emotions he feels when he meets the strikingly handsome Amir (Ari’el Stachel), a rival prince on a quest to save his own realm. Forced to team up on a swashbuckling adventure, the two princes soon discover that the only thing more difficult than saving their kingdoms is following their hearts.

Here are a few reasons you should give this incredible, funny and utterly wholesome podcast a listen!

1. A truly epic LGBTQ+ romance that ends happily! The star crossed lovers, Princes Rupert and Amir are opposites who attract; Rupert is eccentric, has a wry sense of humour, and is easy to identify with. Meanwhile, Amir is reserved and calm and his grounding presence balances Rupert’s impulsiveness out. Rupert’s attraction to Amir is obvious from the beginning, while it’s more of a slow burn on Amir’s side. You can practically hear the tension, you can almost see the loaded glances, and they are a couple you’ll definitely be shipping hard.

2. A dragon named Porridge! Rupert and Amir adopt a baby dragon, name him Porridge, and call each other his mamas!

3. Strong female characters! From the Queens of the East and the West who have been running whole kingdoms in the absence of their husbands (and doing far better jobs than they ever did) to the fearless knight Joan and her army of women who go into the forbidden forest to save the princes, The Two Princes includes quite a few badass ladies who sometimes even steal the spotlight from Rupert and Amir.

4. Complex parent/child relationship that’s handled exceptionally well! Now this is something rare. Rupert has a complicated relationship with his mother; she clearly never understood him well and even kept some secrets from him, that ultimately resulted in Rupert feeling pressured and running away. But eventually the narrative handles their relationship with a level of maturity you don’t usually find in a show aimed at kids and teens.

5. The sound effects really stand out! While admittedly there isn’t much when it comes to environmental or atmospheric sound effects, the battle scenes are phenomenal. You can clearly visualise the back and forth of sword fighting as the blades clang and clash.

6. The narrative never gets overwhelming. Even though there’s a lot going on, the plotlines blend seamlessly into one another, creating a narrative that flows and is easy to follow, and before you know it you’ve reached the end of the story.

 7. All the members of the star-studded cast deliver delightful performances! You’ll find yourself gleeful and absolutely charmed throughout the whole experience.

With The Two Princes headed to the screen as a 60-minute animated special, this might just be the perfect time for you to binge on the whole show. Then when you are thoroughly obsessed and have finished texting all your friends to GO LISTEN IMMEDIATELY, you can join the rest of us Heartlanders as we wait in eager anticipation for the adaptation coming on HBO Max. Seasons 1 and 2 are available for free on Spotify, Soundcloud, and several other platforms.

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