The Royals of Ohio are back this week with more drama, fashion and Amish country
Just a week after premiering, Hulu’s Columbus-based series "Royal Rules of Ohio" garnered some widespread attention and reviews as audiences get familiar with the Agyekum sister’s life in Columbus.
The second drama-filled episode dives into conflict with relatives, more criticism from the ‘aunties’ and pressure to uphold the family’s real estate business.
The sisters are scolded for showing up late to the "Abadinto" or baby naming ceremony in the opening scene and are told not to confront problematic family members in public. Meanwhile, Auntie Abigail furthers her plot to become an official member of the Agyekum family with attempts to get her son to marry Brenda.
Through this, viewers get to learn the second rule to behave as royals: Royal Rule number 2: Never let your crown tilt.
How does Columbus feature in episode 2 of "Royals Rules?"
Yet another attractive hotspot in Columbus is showcased as the mother, Delali Agyekum is seen getting lunch with her friends at The Royce. Though the restaurant closed in June 2023, viewers get a taste of the dining scene at Polaris Fashion Place.
Here, Delali worries her daughters are losing touch with their Ghanaian roots after failing to keep remain civil toward an estranged cousin and requesting the family hire a chef to keep meals in the house.
Although Brenda and Nana are able to escape family pressure in this episode, Thelma remained stuck with her father, Akili Bobo on a trip around Columbus to visit properties the family owns through their real estate business.
And for those still wondering, "What is there to do in Ohio other than eat?" one of the self-proclaimed "Ohio Hotties," Nana, proves the Amish Country farmlands to be a perfect spot for a secret date.
The pair strolled through the cornfields of a farm in Amish Country to escape family and spend time with her "situationship" Michael. Although Brenda says the date resembles a scene from "Nightmare on Elm Street," the unconventional outing gives viewers an opportunity to experience the unique lifestyle Ohio has to offer.
As the series begins to get its footing, viewers can expect the series to feature more life outside of all around Ohio as the sisters prepare to visit Ohio University in the next episode.
Who are the royal Agyekum family?
Thelma, 27, Nana, 25 and Brenda Agyekum, 23, are the children of Yaw Owusu Agyekum, also known as Akili Bobo, a wealthy businessman and real-estate investor, and Delali Agyekum, a registered nurse.
Thelma graduated from Ohio University with a degree in pre-physical therapy and owns Tely Fitness LLC. She is also a licensed realtor in Ohio for e-Merge Real Estate.
Nana also graduated from Ohio University with a degree in business administration. She currently attends drama school while also working as a patient-care coordinator for the family’s home-health company, New Millenium Home Health Care.
Brenda graduated from Kent State University with a degree in criminology and justice studies and is a certified victim’s advocate.
Yaw was born in Amakom, Ghana, a suburb in the Ashanti Region of Kumasi. He graduated from Prempeh College in Kumasi and has degrees in nursing and respiratory therapy from the United States.
The new reality series is meant to portray how the three sisters in their 20s balance rules as descendants of Ghanaian royals with the lavish life in Columbus.
Recap: 'Royal Rules of Ohio' highlights lavish Columbus life, Ghanaian culture in ep. 1
Where to watch the "Royal Rules of Ohio"
"Royal Rules of Ohio" can be watched on Freeform and Hulu.
New episodes will continue to air every Wednesday on Hulu. The season is set to conclude June 26th.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 'Royal Rules of Ohio' ep.2: The Agyekums visit Polaris, Amish county
