Some critics and audience reviewers on IMDb felt the documentary was "shallow" and relied too much on speculation from royal biographers and journalists (like Tina Brown and Dickie Arbiter) rather than offering new, concrete evidence.
The removal of titles and honours - House of Commons Library Prince Andrew: Banished
A review from the Chicago Tribune found the documentary's attempt to question the wider royal family structure somewhat "shaky," though it successfully highlighted Andrew’s lifelong sense of entitlement. Key Narrative Themes Some critics and audience reviewers on IMDb felt
It examines his "declining importance" as he tumbled down the line of succession with the birth of his nephews, William and Harry. Interviewees describe a transition from a "charming hero"
Interviewees describe a transition from a "charming hero" to someone with "acquired situational narcissism". Context: The "Real-Life" Banishment
Overall, the documentary received mixed but generally positive reviews, often rated around by critics. The Good: