Is Netflix Really Trying To Mock Royal Family With Queen Charlotte's Premiere?

If you are a fan of Bridgerton, you already have May 4th marked on your calendar as the day the spinoff premieres.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story will tell the story of how the Queen's marriage changes the high society of the Bridgerton universe, and many viewers cannot wait to see it.

But that's not the only royal-themed event coming up: just a few days later, on May 6th, the coronation of King Charles III will take place.

Many fans feel that the decision to release the series on this date was intentional, but could backfire later.

Although the date seems quite fitting at first glance, especially considering the fact that King Charles III is a direct descendant of King George and Queen Charlotte, there are some factors that may cause problems.

May 4th falls on a Thursday, in the middle of the work week, so many people would probably wait until the weekend.

However, the weekend for followers of British royalty would be taken up with watching documentaries leading up to the actual coronation.

Another thing to consider is that the 4th of May is a very important date for Star Wars fans.

Many stream the shows and movies from the franchise every year, and chances are there are a lot of Star Wars fans among the potential Queen Charlotte viewers.

Once again, the date seems very poorly chosen, almost as if Netflix does not really care about the show's numbers.

Whether it was meant to be a respectful nod to the royal family or an intentional mockery, Netflix did not think this date through.

As a limited series, Queen Charlotte may not suffer as much from lower viewership in the first few days after its release.

However, fans are hoping that Netflix will do better with Bridgerton's season 3 release date, where the numbers could decide the show's fate.