A major cast change has taken place in Netflix's The Royals as Bhumi Pednekar will not be returning for season 2. The show is being transformed from a romantic comedy to a family drama, with the makers focusing on the dynamics of the royal family.
The decision to exit the show was reportedly made by the makers, who do not want to continue with the romantic subplot. Bhumi is now looking at more layered, intense roles in a different genre and is set to return as a troubled cop in the second season of Amazon Prime Video's Daldal.
The Royals was one of Netflix's most-watched shows of 2025, despite receiving middling reviews and criticism for its performances. The second season is currently in production, but there are no details about the returning cast or release date.
