From 'The Crown' to 'Killing Eve', here are 5 best picks to binge after 'Palm Royale'

Dive into ruthless social climbing and dark secrets with shows like 'The Crown', 'Big Little Lies', and 'Killing Eve'
'The Crown' and 'Killing Eve' feature in our list of shows to follow after 'Palm Royale' (@Apple TV+, @Keith Bernstein/Netflix, @BBC)
'The Crown' and 'Killing Eve' feature in our list of shows to follow after 'Palm Royale' (@Apple TV+, @Keith Bernstein/Netflix, @BBC)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Palm Royale' serves up a juicy slice of Palm Beach's elite, where ambition and ruthlessness collide.

Craving more stories about social climbing, ambition's price tag, and the dark secrets hidden behind gleaming facades? Look no further! We've curated a list of five shows guaranteed to keep you glued to your screen.

Dive into the power struggles of the British monarchy with 'The Crown', or unpack the hidden darkness of seemingly perfect Californian lives in 'Big Little Lies'.

If soapy drama is your vice, 'Dynasty', a modern reboot of an 80s classic, offers cutthroat feuds and lavish lifestyles. For a unique twist, 'The Good Place' takes a comedic approach to social climbing in the afterlife.

Finally, 'Killing Eve' delivers a darkly comedic thriller where a bored security officer becomes obsessed with a captivating assassin.

These diverse shows, like 'Palm Royale', explore the allure and danger of ambition, the complexities of social hierarchies, and the secrets that wealth can't conceal.

The Crown (2016-2023)

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A still from the show 'The Crown' (@Keith Bernstein/Netflix)

This Emmy-award-winning drama on Netflix delves into the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, offering a fictionalized account of her personal and political life.

While not set in the American South, 'The Crown' shares Palm Royale's fascination with the allure and complexities of a privileged world.

We witness Queen Elizabeth's struggles to navigate the rigid traditions of the monarchy while wielding power on the global stage.

Just like the characters in 'Palm Royale', the royals in 'The Crown' play a constant game of strategy and manipulation to maintain their positions.

Big Little Lies (2017-present)

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Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, and Zoë Kravitz in 'Big Little Lies' (@Jennifer Clasen/HBO)

Set against the idyllic backdrop of Monterey, California, 'Big Little Lies' on HBO explores the dark undercurrents that simmer beneath a seemingly perfect community.

The series follows a group of mothers whose lives become intertwined after a shocking incident at their children's school.

Similar to 'Palm Royale', 'Big Little Lies' unveils the secrets and scandals that lurk beneath the carefully crafted facades of wealthy families. Themes of social status, competition, and the lengths people go to protect their secrets are central to both shows.

Dynasty (2017-2022)

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Grant Show, Nathalie Kelley, Craig Galloway, and Elizabeth Gillies in 'Dynasty' (@The CW)

'Dynasty', the CW's modern reboot of the 1980s soap opera, takes viewers into the cutthroat world of Atlanta's wealthy Carrington family. Feuds, betrayals, and lavish lifestyles take center stage as the Carringtons battle for control of their business empire and their family legacy.

If you enjoy the scheming and power struggles in 'Palm Royale', 'Dynasty' delivers a campy and addictive dose of drama.

Both shows explore the ruthless nature of ambition and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of wealth and power.

The Good Place (2016-2020)

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A still from the show 'The Good Place' (@NBC)

This quirky comedy takes a surprising twist on social status. Eleanor Shellstrop, a not-so-good person, mistakenly ends up in the afterlife utopia of 'The Good Place'.

Determined to stay, she hatches a plan to become a better person while navigating the social hierarchy of this heavenly community.

While seemingly different from 'Palm Royale', 'The Good Place' explores the concept of social climbing uniquely. Both shows explore the lengths people go to to 'fit in' and the challenges of navigating a new social order.

Killing Eve (2018-2022)

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A still from the show 'Killing Eve' (@BBC)

BBC's darkly comedic thriller, 'Killing Eve' follows Eve Polastri, a bored MI5 security officer, who becomes obsessed with capturing the psychopathic assassin Villanelle. As their cat-and-mouse game intensifies, a twisted bond forms between them.

'Killing Eve' shares Palm Royale's ability to blend elements of drama, suspense, and dark humor. Both shows feature strong female characters who defy societal expectations and engage in dangerous games of manipulation.

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