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Powerful performances and lavish cinematography make The Crown a top-notch production worthy of its grand subject.
Eric Deggans NPR As a rebellious American, I think what's missing here is the voice of the British people. Without them, "The Crown" gives us little sense how the marriages and mishaps of a mostly ceremonial monarchy could still inspire a great nation. Nov 26, 2019 Full Review Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian Mmmmm, politically dubious addictive longform prestige trash. Thank you, Netflix. Aug 1, 2019 Full Review Daniel D'Addario TIME Magazine It's worth noting quite how well-made The Crown is. Aug 15, 2017 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation The Crown could well end up being one of the most ambitious, grandiose television projects of the modern age. Rated: 4/5 Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Kshitij Rawat The Indian Express A warts-and-all portrayal, but the royals are unlikely to mind. There is a sensitivity here which humanises them in a sympathetic if not reverent manner, making them look just like commoners with titles and wealth: vulnerable and flawed. Mar 9, 2021 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site The Crown demonstrates this predominance of the objective, of class forces, of historical law. ... The wretched people in this series are entirely the playthings of forces beyond their control. Feb 11, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
s c Claire Foy is excellent as the young Elizabeth II as is John Lithgow as Winston Churchill. Seasons 1 and 2 are my favorites of this show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review David F I have (after everyone else) just started watching The Crown. I hadn't realised it was written by the chap who did all those Helen Mirren Queen things. To some extent, this is an extended version of all those PM's audiences, with the gaps in between filled up a little bit. There's a bit of a tabloid tendency in the areas of royal life covered, with emphasis on the abdication crisis, Princess Margaret's affairs, and other bad behaviour. As expected, the Queen is perfect in every way. It's amusing to see what a cow Queen Mary was, and after her the late Queen Mother. The Equerries and courtiers and Private Secretaries are all Eton toffs, as expected, and everyone wears proper clothes. Claire Foy is really very good as HM, except her cleft chin really distracts. Talking of chins, Matt Smith is wonderful as the Duke Of Edinburgh, capturing his rascally humour as well as his steely determination and his squinty eyes. Great actor. This series is like a peep show, looking inside the palace at the secrets the royals would like to keep from us, except that a lot of it is speculation, and that rather takes the gilt off the gingerbread. There's also a lot of 21st Century and American English in the dialogue, which could have been eliminated with one more pass by a decent script editor. I'm enjoying it and will proceed to series 2. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Jim F Why did America secede? QE (Foy) sells the monarchy. Would I trade Nixon, Johnson, Carter, Reagan, Bush etc for Queen Elizabeth? Yes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Savannah G Must see! Claire Foy absolutely Captivated us! but also Vanessa Kirby took my heart and I felt that I absolutely fell in love with these real life Characters! How close this show gets to the actual history is really incredible! Must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review T H Outstanding ! Enjoyed every episode. Acting was excellent on all parts. Hooked from the beginning! Cinematography was very good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Noelia The crown is a masterpiece. I have nothing more to add, the best way to start this story, the perfect photography, masterful performances. You start with this one and you never sto Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Wolferton Splash Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip get married; as King George VI's health declines, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Hyde Park Corner While King George is too sick to travel, Elizabeth and Philip go on a four-continent tour; party leaders try to undermine Churchill. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Windsor As Elizabeth takes on a new role, Philip wants to assert some power; Churchill wants the coronation delayed; King George's brother arrives. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Act of God London is impacted by a dense fog, which creates a serious health hazard; Churchill's unwillingness to take action puts him in a vulnerable position. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Smoke and Mirrors Elizabeth ignores protocol and asks Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas cause conflict; the Duke of Windsor comes back to London. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Gelignite Peter and Margaret have a request for Elizabeth; as a royal scandal is about to break in newspapers, the Queen Mother decides to intervene. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Scientia Potentia Est Churchill and Eden have major health issues as the Soviets test the H-bomb; Elizabeth hires a tutor. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Pride & Joy Philip and Elizabeth go on an exhausting journey around the world; as Margaret takes on some of her sister's official duties, she tries to liven things up. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Assassins As tension with Philip grows, Elizabeth spends time with an old friend; as his 80th birthday approaches, Churchill's portrait is painted. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Gloriana As Peter and Margaret are reunited, another obstacle arises; Elizabeth is torn between her love for her sister and her duty as queen. Details
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Executive Producer
Peter Morgan, Stephen Daldry, Philip Martin, Andy Harries, Suzanne Mackie, Tanya Seghatchian, Robert Fox, Matthew Byam-Shaw
Screenwriter
Peter Morgan
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 4, 2016
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