Almost Royal Season 1 Episode 5 Detroit
- TV-14
- July 12, 2014
- 21 min
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7.9 (7)
In Almost Royal Season 1 Episode 5, titled "Detroit," Georgie and Poppy Carlton, two fictional British aristocrats, set their sights on the Motor City to experience the American car culture. After being informed that they can't learn about cars without jobs, the siblings decide to choose from different car-related careers to gain first-hand experience.
Their first stop is at a local car wash where they are put to work as attendants. However, their lack of experience and poor work ethic lead to a clunky start, as they struggle with cleaning cars effectively. Next up, Georgie and Poppy move onto a local amateur stock car race and try their hands at mechanics, but their inexperience shows again when they mistakenly install the engine in reverse.
The pair then visit a scrapyard to learn about car recycling, befriending a young boy there named Tariq along the way. The siblings help out by crushing cars and sorting scrap for payment. However, they soon realize that the working conditions are tough and that Tariq's family and other workers face precarious employment and health risks.
In their final endeavor, the siblings visit a custom car shop to learn about design and performance. They are tasked with chopping and painting a car but quickly find the challenge overwhelming and ask for help from the shop owner. Things take an unexpected turn as Georgie becomes enamored with the customized car's sound system and decides to recreate a music video, causing disruption in the shop's workflow.
Throughout their Detroit adventure, the siblings find themselves humbled and challenged at every turn. They gain new perspectives on the struggles of working-class Americans and the consequences of exploitation in the auto industry. Along the way, Georgie and Poppy provide their signature dry humor and naïve observations, adding a comedic element to the overall story.
Overall, Almost Royal Season 1 Episode 5, "Detroit," digs deep into the culture of America's Motor City, combining humor with insightful commentary about the realities of life for working-class Americans. With the show's unique premise and the quirky personalities of Georgie and Poppy, this episode provides an entertaining and educational look at the auto industry from a fresh perspective.