What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Princess
Le Van Kiet · Film · 2022
If you loved The Princess, start with The White Princess (2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Princess across media.
What hooked you in The Princess was the thrilling way a defiant royal claims her own agency against oppressive dynastic constraints.
Books on the same thread
The White Princess
Philippa Gregory · Book · 2013
Explores: Marriage of Convenience, Political Intrigue, Revenge.
If the forced marriage and royal intrigue in The Princess kept you captivated, you will appreciate how Elizabeth of York navigates a treacherous political landscape to secure her own power.
The Real Princess
H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen, Levert, Mireille · Book · 1990
Explores: Royalty, Identity, Sensitivity.
While The Princess presents a warrior's grit, this classic tale mirrors the focus on royal identity, exploring the inherent weight of being a princess under scrutiny and unexpected tests.
Shield of Sparrows
Devney Perry · Book
Explores: Self-determination, Breaking tradition, Empowerment.
You loved the self-determination of the protagonist in The Princess, and this story continues that theme as a royal breaks from stifling traditions to define her own sovereign path.
Rose in Chains
Julie Soto · Book
Explores: Forced proximity, War-torn setting, Power imbalance.
The Princess pits a royal against a cruel suitor, and this narrative similarly places a princess in a dangerous, forced proximity to a vicious family after a devastating war.
Series on the same thread
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Explores: Succession, Power Struggles, Dynastic Conflict.
The Princess showcases the high stakes of a crumbling kingdom, a tension you will find echoed in this dynastic conflict where tradition and family legacy threaten total societal collapse.
The White Princess
Series · 2017
Explores: Royal Family, Dynastic Succession, Marriage of Convenience.
Much like the royal struggles in The Princess, this series examines the high-stakes reality of a marriage of convenience and the internal power dynamics required to survive a throne.
Princess Agents
Series · 2017
Explores: Slavery, Rebellion, Power Struggles.
If you enjoyed the survival instincts of the lead in The Princess, you will be drawn to this protagonist who fights against slavery and betrayal to master her own destiny.
Maya and the Three
Jorge R. Gutierrez · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Princess: Overcoming Adversity.
The Princess highlights a warrior spirit, and you will see that same drive in this spirited royal who embraces her strength to save her people from divine threats.
Podcasts on the same thread
Against The Odds
Podcast
Shares a thread with The Princess: overcoming adversity.
The Princess is defined by a woman overcoming impossible odds, a theme this podcast explores through real-life accounts of human resilience and the sheer will to survive during crises.
In Her View
Podcast
Shares a thread with The Princess: female empowerment.
The Princess centers on female empowerment, and this podcast offers a deeper look at the social commentary and personal stories that shape the roles women occupy in the world.
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Common questions
Is The Princess based on a fairy tale?
The Princess is a 2022 film directed by Le Van Kiet that follows a strong-willed royal who defies an arranged marriage. While it features classic tropes like a kidnapped princess in a tower, the story focuses on her mission to protect her family and save the kingdom from a sociopathic suitor.
How does the protagonist in The Princess save her kingdom?
In The Princess, the protagonist saves her kingdom by resisting her forced betrothal to a cruel suitor. After being kidnapped and locked in a tower, she uses her strength and resolve to fight back against her captor and prevent him from seizing her father's throne.
What is the main conflict in The Princess?
The central conflict in The Princess involves a young royal who refuses to marry a cruel sociopath. This defiance leads to her being kidnapped and imprisoned, forcing her to defend her family and kingdom against a vindictive suitor who intends to take her father's throne by force.
Is The Princess a story about a royal in captivity?
Yes, The Princess depicts a beautiful and strong-willed royal who is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. The narrative follows her struggle to escape captivity and protect her family from a vindictive suitor who plans to usurp her father's throne.