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After seeing so many mixed reviews I put off watching this show. But I've run out of things that are capturing my attention (and while waiting for the next Shogun and Tokyo Vice episodes to be aired) so I thought I'd give it a shot while I loaded the dishwasher. Ha! It totally caught my attention and the dishes never went anywhere.

Things I like about the show: I love seeing so many quality actors and even shouted out, "OMG! That's Carol Burnett!" when I recognized her.

Even though the ladies aren't people I'd naturally root for, I like the determined pluckiness of Kirstin Wigg's character.

I also enjoy seeing the cattiness behind the veil of haughty money.

Most of the people in the show aren't young adults, more middle adult and older, my age. This make it easier for me to relate .

It's fun seeing that era come alive with all the clothing, decor, and social norms.

I'm enjoying how the story is slowly being unraveled and it makes me eager to watch the next episode.

I read one of the less favorable reviews where the person said that if the first episode doesn't drag you in then there's no point wasting time trying to watch anymore. Even though I wish everyone would be as giddy for this show as I am, I agree with the statement. But... if you are at all curious about the show, give the first episode a chance. You may find yourself with the same happy surprise as I did.

I absolutely love Kristen Wiig and I enjoy Tate Taylor for directing Ma, The Help, Get on up are great movies! Palm Royale seems under-appreciated plus my mom recommended it and she usually great stuff. I often get jealous when I see anything about Beautiful locations I don't get to be around them much. Women empowerment is wonderful in a lot of cases most deserve respect and admirable. I usually enjoy Laura Dern sometimes she's played overly angry characters and other times I love her like in Big Little Lies she was phenomenal; my favorite is when she said "I will not be not rich". Anyway definitely recommend this series.

1969 was a period of great unrest in the US, with the unpopular Vietnam war, student protests on the streets, and the women's movement on the rise. All this under the presidency of the conservative, Tricky Dicky (Richard Nixon). But that didn't mean a thing to Maxine Simmons, who at the time was so determined to infiltrate Palm Beach high society at any cost, while the world was crumbling around her.

The viewer will squirm and cringe with great amusement as Maxine digs herself so deep into a mess, and then attempts to climb out of that bottomless hole by any means necessary in this farcical series that takes a swipe at the lives of deluded filthy rich housewives of Palm Beach. To help it along, it is the performances of Kristen Wiig and the dynamic supporting cast that make this a pure delight!

Overall it is taking too long to tell a simple tale that feels a little drawn out, even after three episodes. Maybe best suited as a feature length, but it is still enticing enough to see how far Maxine will go to conquer the upper-class social scene, and hopefully make a mess of it all.

I've gone back and forth between liking and not liking this show. On one hand I really wanted to like it, as the cast, wardrobe, and sets are so good. And I do think the show can be hilarious at times. The show can be a bit over the top, which can be off putting. But I can usually can over silly little plot oddities, but the ending to this first season was just downright awful. It's like the writers of this show wanted to make an Uber Shonda Rhimes drama laden version of the white lotus, with over the top humor. It's bizarre, but I did enjoy most of it. They're just trying way too hard. And again, what an absolute dumpster fire the final episode is.

Palm Royale is an AppleTV+ series that stars Kristen Wiig as an up and coming socialite in Palm Beach, Florida where rich ladies gather to gossip and complain about each other. The storyline is set in 1969 that follows a group of shallow ladies led by Carol Burnett as the head of the Dellacorte family and his nephew who is played by Josh Lucas. Josh marries Wiig and they move to Florida where Maxine (Kristen's character) does everything she can to fit in. The ladies are played by Allison Janney, Leslie Bibb, Julia Duffy, and Claudia Ferri. Each of these ladies have their secrets which are kept by Burnett in her Rolodex. Laura and Bruce Dern play father and daughter where she tries to not emulate her persona as a former socialite. Ricky Martin plays Carol's caretaker as well as the resort's bartender. Wiig and Martin end up being great friends and rely on each other. Kaia Gerber who is Cindy Crawford's daughter plays Mitzi the town manicurist who befriends Maxine but by the end deceives her. The series ended on a cliffhanger much like a soap opera and hopefully we will see a second season. Each episode of the show tells us what Maxine is up to and where the story will take her next. I would love to see Wiig win an Emmy for her role, you could feel her struggles and achievements, and along with Burnett the whole storyline is long but gets better as it goes.

There is something so fun and refreshing about this show. I was just expecting to watch it for the eye candy (the costumes and sets are gorgeous) but stayed for the plot! Kristen Wiig is a surprising yet perfect choice for Maxine, and Allison Janney is understated and hilarious. It's nice to see a cast of people where the average age is above 35. (Also, what a treat to have a 90 year old Carol Burnette still funny without saying a word) Not many shows are as delightful as the Palm Royale, perfectly balancing light-hearted entertainment with a sexy who-dunnit-plot. I'm sure some people will say it's too much fluff, and maybe it is, but all I know is that I'm extremely entertained and want a Grasshopper. Watch this show!

The show starts off slow but hints at strong story and character development. The stunning outfits, beautiful landscapes, and talented cast drew me in initially. None of the characters are likable but I guess that's the point and I don't mind it.

However, by the fifth and sixth episodes, I found myself wishing for it to end. I would scroll through my phone and feel like I didn't miss anything important. The plot becomes repetitive and tedious. Although we get to understand Maxine's story to some extent, it's hard to feel emotionally invested. I really like how invested she is into this role and everything she and others wear in the series.

Love the show. Kristen brings a funny, out of touch character that is somehow relatable. She's highly underrated for a long time now, in my opinion. Great cast throughout the series. Set decoration is so fun and loving the wardrobe! Story line is great and each episode leaves you wanting to know what happens next. Lots of puzzle pieces sprinkled though each episode that you're waiting to see how they fit together. I find myself ready to make a cocktail and relax in watching the next episode, almost feel like I should be dressed up, hair fixed and heels on for viewing! Fun, interesting show for sure.

The set design is incredible.

But the series sinks, with every episode.

I have finished whatever the latest episode is, and I am just chugging through it. Such a waste.

I am curious about the ratings. I am hearing NOTHING about this. Even Apple+ has pushed it down the ladder, in terms of exposure.

Rather than a Kristen Wiig skit, I would have enjoyed this, more in the vein of "Big Little Lies," or something similar.

The slapstick is tiresome.

Great to see Carol Burnett. However, it feels like stunt casting.

I will watch it till the end, but I will be surprised if it is cleared for a second season.

Costumes and sets are awesome. Storyline seems promising, only 2 episodes in. I'm undecided so far if I like Maxine, I'm hoping some backstory and character development will reveal what kind of person she is. I'm a big fan of a lot of the actors so I was looking forward to seeing them. However, it seems like the cast is 10-15 years older than their characters should be which resulted in some fancy camera work and creative lighting to make everyone appear younger than they are... or is everyone just fresh off their last facelift? Hard to say. I find their plasticy, airbrushed faces distracting from the story. Everything would have been perfect if it was made 15 years ago.

There are so many elements that if assembled artfully could have made this spectacular, - I mean INCREDIBLE cast, production, location, etc. I was rooting for this show so much. It becomes a struggle to care about the characters' stories over time -- and that's really a bizarre anti-achievement because there are so many beloved actors who you just automatically are charmed by and cheer for. You can't HELP but love Kristen Wiig and the whole cast from the start and then all that potential just seems to drain away. I wonder if it needed someone like David Lynch to elevate it to where it seems like it wants to go.

I felt like I was being promised something great... eventually... and it never shows up (or hasn't yet).

I have REALLY enjoyed watching this! Quite honestly it's a breath of fresh air against every other show that's coming out right now, in my opinion. No, it's not super serious, it's just FUN. There's some humor, fluff, ridiculousness, etc. And to me, the chaos of it really works. At the end of my incredibly full and busy days, to sit down on the couch and watch something that has a bit of mystery and surprise to it is really great. I won't give it away, but I haven't had such an authentically raw outburst of laughter in a LONG TIME... and the scene with Carol Burnett speaking to Kristin Wigg in the delacortte mansion had me snorting and I even replayed the scene. Is it cinematic gold? Perfection? NO. But honestly the intrigue of each episode and dramatic ironies at play, mixed with the 1960s backdrop and exciting wardrobe is the perfect cocktail hooking me in. Give it a try with an open mind. Without being stuffy and judgmental. I hope you too will feel refreshed as I did.

I read the book Mr. And Mrs. American Pie late last year and didn't know that Palm Royale was based on it. As I began watching the first episode, I wondered about it feeling a bit familiar. Reading the credits confirmed that it is LOOSELY based on the novel. The tone, at least, if not the actual story. It's like promising you creamy delicious vanilla ice cream and then giving you gritty overly artificial froyo. Is Kristen Wiig good in the lead? Yes. Are the rest of the cast above average. Absolutely. It's just not the story from the original novel and sometimes I wonder why they use the book at all if most of the really interesting elements are whittled out.

I'm three episodes in and struggling to stay with it. It's lost some heart and while Maxine is always a challenging character to truly like, this version is truly hollow. I haven't found anything redeeming in this adaptation. It's a fine watch for Wiig fans but ultimately mediocre in story telling and structure.

This had potential but the pacing kills it right off the bat. They talk and talk and talk and nothing happens. And then they repeat the talking and plot points ad nauseum.

Whole episodes go by and nothing happens.

The characters are annoying and unlikable. And what's with the CGI faces of these old actors?

Kristine Whig seems to be in every scene. There's no relief from her. The acting in general is lousy, and the entire whale scene is stupid and disgusting.

The women are a bunch of parasites and we're supposed to find them amusing? And what's with the group of frumps in the book store?

Total waste of time.

I agree this whole series dont make any sense, story wise it's just like jigsaw puzzle where all pieces has forced together cause there is no logic, no common thread in this story. I do like the cast its amazing but they just appear to the scene and dont have nothing to work with cause dialog is pointless mess. I think Ryan Murphy's amazing style is inspiration for all this but they forgot they also have to have story to make it interesting not this is just pointless mess. It is all a huge waste of money and actors' talents but they all got a paycheck so I believe everyone is happy.....except viewers. But a huge plus is Josh Lucas. He is such an eye candy, especially those underwear scenes, NICE.

I've only watched a few episodes, but it's a fun look back at the social scene back in the 60's. I'm old enough to remember much of the clothing, furniture, cars which are all very realistically depicted. Times were a bit more innocent on the surface, but lots of interesting things happened behind the scenes which would now be considered "politically incorrect". It's almost what I would call a dark comedy back in a time where people openly flaunted their wealth.

It's not totally believable, and obviously fiction, but still fun to watch and there are quite a few big names in the cast. Carol Burnett looks great and there are a few other actors which I haven't seen in years like Julia Duffy of Bob Newhart fame, Ricky Martin (who looks great), and Laura Dern.

The lead actress stands out, along with a pretty good script that skillfully plays with multiple double meanings. This also implies that the rest of the cast falls a bit short of what's needed to make it a top-tier series.

Oh, the Ricky Martin part ends up being more of an anecdote, as despite having a fair amount of screen time, it neither adds nor detracts much from the overall outcome. As long as he didn't mess it up, I think he fulfilled his role.

The costumes and setting also stand out above the other elements.

I'm actually surprised by the Emmy nomination. But in the end, it's one of the best comedies of the year, even though it's not for everyone and many won't like it at all.

First of all, I have to say I just love everyone in this cast. I would have watched it for Carol Burnette alone, it's a treat to see her in this role and she has not lost her touch, but they also got Alison Janney, who is soooo underrated and amazing. Its great to see the beautiful Ricky Martin on screen as well as Laura Dern. Kristen Wiig shines as Maxine and she's so fun. I initially watched it because I love the time period and the clothes are fabulous. It's a bit like madmen for elite club ladies, the story line is really coming along and the only thing that I don't like is that it'll end. Great job, great show. I hope that more seasons happen, I could watch Maxine and Robert banter all day long.

I did not think I would enjoy this series. It was completely entertaining. The all star cast, most notably Carol Burnett did an exceptional job. Carol Burnett was given an opportunity, in her 90's to perform her comedic routine that has been applauded for decades. The plot was engaging and kept me going back. I was only disappointed in one episode, I don't want to spoil it but it involves Allison Janney, Kristen Wiig and a mammal. That whole segment was dumb. I, unlike others thought the end was fitting . Overall I laughed, was entertained and finished this unique series. Yes- give the Emmy to Carol Burnett.

Palm Royale features an exceptional cast led by Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, and Laura Dern, along with a talented ensemble. Despite their admirable performances, the characters fail to engage or hold my interest-I found myself not connecting with or caring about any of them. Even the impressive production design can't compensate for the disjointed storyline lacking any substance. As much as I was looking forward to this Apple+ series, the 5 out of 10 episodes I painstakingly attempted to watch left me questioning its direction and quite frankly, very disappointed and annoyed. Despite the significant effort poured into its creation, Palm Royale ultimately falls short of expectations. It's truly a shame considering how much effort and money went behind the production and marketing.

I feel like people reviewing this with fewer stars just do not get it, which is fine. This is an over the top, campy AF twist on the ensemble dramedy series that has been all the rage in recent years. I get that camp is not for everyone, but I am still surprised by how low the rating is!

The story is good, and I think speaks beautifully to the experience of wanting to rise, to be accepted, and to belong. With deep layers! The characters, across the board, are delightful. I don't think there is a single character or acting I didn't appreciate in this show.

Kristin Wiig is straight up channeling Reese Witherspoon (somewhere between legally blonde and sweet home Alabama) and Josh Lucas was SO not what you expect of him, the combination was so funny. I would have never ever thought this role made sense for her but she was SO GOOD and I love how unexpected it was, out of the norm. Her mannerisms and facial expressions were spot on for the role and it was incredible to watch. Allison Janney is one of my all time favorites, and of course she was excellent here. But RICKY MARTIN 😂😂 I did not see him coming, totally did not expect to love him so much. HE WAS FANTASTIC. The aesthetics are beautiful, to top it all off - cinematography, color, sets, costumes - all of it is spectacular.

This was thoroughly enjoyable, and everyone in it is quite good. Heads-up, it is more of a dramedy than a comedy as it seems to be listed. Every scene looks great, even though much of it is over the top; and the styling is on point. While it is a bit of a slow burn, it is so worth it. If you don't like Kirsten Wig to begin with then you might not enjoy it. But this show is well worth a watch.... don't let the nay sayers discourage you. Give it a solid 3 eps before you give up. It is Fun! Lavish... and twisty. Worth it. Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Amber Chardae, Mindy Cohn(!!), Carol Burnett, sooo many. Try it!!

Kristen Wiig is a marvelously talented comedian who can probably do drama just as well; there seem to be no limits to her talent. There are, however, innumerable limits to this particular show -- most of all, the show hasn't any idea what it is. Sometimes it's a drama, sometimes a comedy, sometimes it's sad, sometimes it's surreal, sometimes it's lifelike. There are shows that can pull off this multiple identity issue but unfortunately this one doesn't come close. It doesn't do any of them well.

In fact, Palm Royale doesn't even seem like a show. What it is is a collection of sketches about the lead character. There's no through line, however. Just sketches. The characters all seem to have been told nothing about their last appearance; the show feels as if it was shot in random order. Nothing makes sense. Wiig is supposed to be a climber (literally, as in the first scene) but then it's later revealed that she's possibly the heiress to the most important person in Palm Beach (played by Carol Burnett, who manages to make a comatose patient funny). Sometimes she seems flush with money, but then she's broke. Then rich. Then broke. And if she really thinks she's going to inherit a fortune any moment, why make herself a fool in from of the people she most wants to impress instead of waiting a bit longer? The show is rife with problems like this.

Also, Palm Royale is set around 1969 but the characters all talk like it's 2024 -- they use slang that didn't exist then (especially the currently ever present "like," which didn't appear for many decades to come). Worse, the amazingly talented Laura Dern is playing a feminist who doesn't seem to grasp what feminism is; in fact, all the chatter among the feminist group is far too modern. No one on the show seems to have done any research into what women at the time actually were saying or doing -- there are silly anachronisms throughout, such as the women's bookstore being called Our Bodies, Our Shelves, a riff on the Our Bodies, Our Selves group that started later in 1969, and didn't become well known until well after the famous book was published in 1970. Or, people saying "Thank you for your service," a phrase that wasn't popular until decades later. A carefully thought-out show like Madmen would never have made such a mistake.

The show is just too sloppy and incoherent to really work, which is truly a shame as the amount of talent in the cast is phenomenal. But unless the writers can start telling a coherent story, this is a sad muddle of a mess with just a few funny moments.

I enjoyed this comedy series very much. It was over the top but an outrageously funny spoof. And the actors were a delight to watch.

I do have to say that I was disappointed in the series final episode as it seemed to pack far too many unfinished and potential storyline threads into it, to the point that it came off as chaotic. That said, if there is a second series I will watch.

I interrupt this review to make a comment as per the title of this review.

How can someone watch one episode, or two, then pan the whole series and give it a one-star rating? I find that very annoying. When I read the reviews and find that obvious unfair treatment admitted. When I like something, I'm always curious to read others opposite opinions, but it is annoying to find that those reviewers never even watched the series they are panning so negatively.