Viewers Respond to ‘Palm Royale ‘— A Smokin’ Ricky Martin and a Hysterical Kristen Wiig

Apple TV+’s latest series Palm Royale premiered on March 20 to widespread audience acclaim (despite the more polar responses from critics — with some deeming it an all-style-no-substance, one-note production). The 1969-set series features an all-star ensemble led by the comedic genius Kristen Wiig and includes Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Leslie Bibb, Josh Lucas, and a comatose Carol Burnett (for now). 

Wiig plays a former pageant queen who will do all in her power to enter the ranks of the high society women who live in Palm Beach. They spend their time at luncheons and charity events — decked out in designer gowns — raising money for worthwhile causes. They feign communal altruism as a cover for their competitive, judgmental, and vain personalities. Wiig is a have-not, but she is technically related to a have..she just doesn’t have the money yet since Burnett’s character has yet to kick the bucket…

Following the first three episodes, viewers have already taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their feelings surrounding the show. Here are the major takeaways: 

Umm, have you seen shirtless Ricky Martin…

Ok Ricky Martin in Palm Royale putting me into cardiac arrest ???? pic.twitter.com/6fvk7fIQ8z

— Chris (@chrismaheras_) March 21, 2024

The show is on the money

palm royale gets it ???? pic.twitter.com/sj9p95dFAM

— mich❀ (@milfntosaturn) March 21, 2024

Kristen Wiig is killing it!

I could watch Kristen Wiig for hours #PalmRoyale pic.twitter.com/hptay4xwp9

— mizge (@mihailo____) March 21, 2024

I love maxine, she’s such a cutie #palmroyale pic.twitter.com/UW5KzI574U

— kristen wiig lover ???? (@kateskristen) March 21, 2024

It’s following in the footsteps of glorious predecessors

I need everyone to watch this it’s so good and a true heir to desperate housewives and why women kill ????#PalmRoyale pic.twitter.com/wydOxTn819

— elena ☕︎︎ ???????? (@wouldrecommend_) March 21, 2024

Dern’s wig though!

I feel like more people should be talking about Palm Royale. Back in my day Laura Dern’s wig alone would’ve driven a full day’s discourse pic.twitter.com/tQ2nq7fTxJ

— mr. bounce (@jersey__bounce) March 20, 2024

The fashion is to die for

Oh the Palm Royale cast… they know what they're doing pic.twitter.com/O9bq0lB4o3

— J (@NiintendoWiig) March 20, 2024

We can’t take our eyes off Janney

Finding "Palm Royale" fairly hypnotic. It's well-directed & has exquisite design that seems to set the tone, keeping things from being too broad. And the references (to "Valley of the Dolls," for one — Allison Janney's Susan Hayward moment!) are a hoot. https://t.co/fV8ZDFRkZH pic.twitter.com/lV6TorsYdb

— Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) March 21, 2024

We cannot wait for the rest of the episodes to drop

palm royale is top tier. It’s so good guys. I’m obsessed!!! I need more episodes right now #kristenwiig #edit pic.twitter.com/oAP6LrIhAL

— kristen wiig lover ???? (@kateskristen) March 20, 2024