The Irish Times described it as "horribly riveting" and "excruciating viewing," effectively portraying the prince as a doted-on, spoiled child who was never told "no." The Bad:
Reviewers from Vanity Fair noted that while the "contemporary" story of Epstein is well-known, the film's strength lies in excavating older archival footage. It contrasts Andrew's youth as a "national hero" and Falklands War pilot with his later narcissistic behavior. Prince Andrew: Banished
Interviewees describe a transition from a "charming hero" to someone with "acquired situational narcissism". Context: The "Real-Life" Banishment The Irish Times described it as "horribly riveting"
The documentary centers on several psychological and economic factors that supposedly led to Andrew's "banishment": 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.
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
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.