The Crown
DramaHistory2016Rated 8.4
In 1947, Philip gives up his titles to marry Princess Elizabeth. When her father dies, she becomes queen at 25 and must deal with Churchill, the royal family, and a husband who resents coming second.
Starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton
Status
Ended
6 seasons, last aired Thu, 14 Dec 2023
Is it for me?
Measured, handsome period drama for people who like rules and glances doing the work that shouting does elsewhere. Claire Foy plays the queen with small looks instead of speeches, and John Lithgow's prime minister steals every room he enters. One early hour flashes back to Edward VIII's abdication broadcast, and the family's old anger at him shows when he turns up again.
Before you start
Each season moves on to a new period, and the opening hours are slow, so give them room.
6 seasons, 60 episodes, 55 min each, about 55 hours so far
This show
In 1947, Philip gives up his titles to marry Princess Elizabeth. When her father dies, she becomes queen at 25 and must deal with Churchill, the royal family, and a husband who resents coming second.
Starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton
Is it for me?
Measured, handsome period drama for people who like rules and glances doing the work that shouting does elsewhere. Claire Foy plays the queen with small looks instead of speeches, and John Lithgow's prime minister steals every room he enters. One early hour flashes back to Edward VIII's abdication broadcast, and the family's old anger at him shows when he turns up again.
Before you start
Each season moves on to a new period, and the opening hours are slow, so give them room.
6 seasons, 60 episodes, 55 min each, about 55 hours so far
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