Bbc America S Almost Royal Is Barely Entertaining

• Almost Royal

BBC America first gained popularity by offering Americans a glimpse into the magical world of British television. Shows like Doctor Who and Top Gear found new life on this side of the pond, and their well-done drama Orphan Black seemed to indicate that the channel was heading in the right direction with its original programming. The premiere of Almost Royal was its first foray into original comedy and, two episodes in, I’m afraid the serious stuff may be the station’s strong suit.

It’s admirable for BBC America to take this next step in programming, but for now we’ll just count on reruns of Absolutely Fabulous for the laughs.