Prince Andrew: — Banished

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 documentary centers on several psychological and economic factors that supposedly led to Andrew's "banishment":

In October 2025 the King “initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew”. The House of Commons Library Andrew Mountbatten Windsor misconduct | Media Centre Prince Andrew: Banished

It examines his "declining importance" as he tumbled down the line of succession with the birth of his nephews, William and Harry.

Critics appreciated the "lean" runtime, noting it avoided the typical filler often found in multi-part true-crime docuseries. Some critics and audience reviewers on IMDb felt

Overall, the documentary received mixed but generally positive reviews, often rated around by critics. The Good:

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 Critics appreciated the "lean" runtime, noting it avoided

It suggests that while his royal salary was healthy, it was insufficient to fund the extravagant lifestyle he desired, which reportedly drove him toward questionable business connections.