'No Bhumi Pednekar Please': Disappointed Fans Ask Netflix To Replace Actress As They Announce The Royals Season 2

Netflix India officially announced the return of its original series The Royals for a second season on Wednesday (May 28). Starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead, the royal drama promises more intrigue, power play, and drama in the new season. However, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with several fans expressing disappointment over Bhumi's continued presence in the show.

Netflix unveiled the news via social media, sharing a poster of the upcoming season with the caption, "Old money, new blood and a new season is in the works The Royals Season 2 is coming soon, only on Netflix."

While the announcement created excitement among many, a section of viewers took to the comments section to demand that Bhumi be replaced. Some users wrote, "Please replace Bhumi," and "Season 2 would be better with a new female lead."

For those unversed, Bhumi's performance in Season 1 had faced criticism from a portion of the audience, who felt her portrayal lacked the depth and refinement expected from the character. In contrast, Ishaan's performance received largely positive feedback.

Reacting to the news of the return of the second season, a user commented, "No Bhumi, PLEASE. She was soo sooooooo baddddd. Disappointed."

Another wrote, "Hopefully some acting will also be there this time." Along with a folded hand emoticon, a user commented, "Replace Bhumi."

Another upset fan wrote, "REPLACE BHUMI ... DON'T WANT HER... SEASON 2 IS FINE BUT DON'T WANT BHUMI AND HER LIPS."

"Why?? just renew deservingg series that's have more potential like if you want this," another comment on Netflix India's pst read.

"Oh lord! The makers didn't get enough of torturing us with Season 1 that they're making a second season?" asked another user.

Another person wrote, "Season 2 without Bhumi? Maybe, a few of us might watch it then."

"Oh plz no…. The first one was unbearable not one more," read another comment.

The release date of the fresh season has not been announced yet.

About The Royals

Set in the fictional princely state of Morpur, The Royals follows the story of Aviraaj, fondly known as Fizzy (Ishaan), a reluctant royal who has no interest in upholding family traditions. But when his father passes away and the royal family faces financial ruin, he is compelled to take on the mantle of the new Maharaj.

As the once-grand palace teeters on the edge of collapse, a modern solution emerges in the form of Sophia (Bhumi), a sharp and ambitious start-up CEO. She proposes transforming the ancestral estate into a luxurious ‘Royal B&B.’ What follows is a clash of tradition and innovation, as Aviraaj and Sophia try to balance their budding romance with their different worldviews and the pressures of reviving the family legacy.

The series also features Sakshi Tanwar, Milind Soman, Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Dino Morea, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Adinath Kothare and others. It is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana.

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