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      Season 1 – The Crown

      2016 Drama History TRAILER for The Crown: Season 1 Trailer - 2 Worlds List
      88% 77 Reviews Tomatometer 95% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score Based on an award-winning play ("The Audience") by showrunner Peter Morgan, this lavish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century. Read More Read Less

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      Powerful performances and lavish cinematography make The Crown a top-notch production worthy of its grand subject.

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      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 Joshua H Strong performance and well-told stories with great cinematography make this a strong show that adapts real-world events effectively. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/25/23 Full Review Faiz R GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!! CLAIRE FOY NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZE MORE!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/23 Full Review Nikki N My new favorite show. Great casting. Great show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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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      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

      Season Info

      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
      English (United Kingdom)
      Release Date
      Nov 4, 2016
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