4 Times Wille Broke the 4th Wall in Young Royals, Ranked

While Netflix's Young Royals might not be the most popular show available, it still boasts a massive fanbase that respects both the cast and the writers for consistently subverting the well-established teen dramedy tropes. The most notable example of this in Young Royals is the iconic fourth wall breaks that fans are treated to at the beginning and end of several episodes, with Willie suddenly looking directly into the camera.

Here are the four instances when Willie broke the fourth wall:

Season 1 Episode 1

The moment fans saw Willie looking right at them in the very first episode of the show, they knew instantly that Young Royals was going to be different, unafraid to surprise fans from its very first scene. Willie appeared utterly cool doing his iconic side-eye, and fans began to empathize with him right from that moment.

Season 1 Episode 6

The first season concluded on a rather heartbreaking note, and Willie's final glance to the side intensified fans' concern for him, as it was quite distressing to see genuine pain in his eyes. However, this side glance certainly confirmed that Willie would never abandon his dreams, as he looked directly into the camera as if to communicate that he was ready to fight. And fight he did!

Season 2 Episode 1

The beginning of Season 2 saw Willie looking directly into the camera once again, but this time the context was very different. Willie appeared charming in that scene, and fans got a glimpse of his true strength, which successfully set the tone for the entire episode, in which Willie began to fight for his love with more vigor than ever before.

Season 2 Episode 6

The final season of Young Royals concluded with Willie once again looking into the camera, but this time, fans detected a hint of victory in his eyes and an almost imperceptible smile. That made them even more excited for the upcoming Season 3, as the side-eye at the beginning could potentially become a real game-changer for the character.