TV series

The Crown

Name: The Crown
Released: 2016
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, Claudia Harrison

2016–2023· 6 seasonsTV-MA★ 8.2Ended

On Netflix — From Left Bank Pictures · Sony Pictures Television

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Synopsis

The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.

Themes

england queen prince dynasty royal family princess based on true story royalty based on play or musical british politics british history palace intrigue historical drama thoughtful

Episodes

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E1 Wolferton SplashNext upNov 4, 2016 · 57 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Guest stars: Daniel Ings (Mike Parker), Billy Jenkins (Prince Charles), Harry Hadden-Paton (Martin Charteris), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Chris Gordon (Duke of Edinburgh's Valet), Mark Tandy (Cecil Beaton), Michael Bertenshaw (Master of the Household)
E2 Hyde Park CornerNov 4, 2016 · 61 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
Guest stars: Harry Hadden-Paton (Martin Charteris), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Chris Gordon (Duke of Edinburgh's Valet), Harriet Walter (Clemmie Churchill), Simon Chandler (Clement Attlee), Kate Phillips (Venetia Scott), Michael Culkin (Rab Butler)
E3 WindsorNov 4, 2016 · 59 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Guest stars: Daniel Betts (Ernst von Hannover), Daniel Ings (Mike Parker), Billy Jenkins (Prince Charles), Harry Hadden-Paton (Martin Charteris), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Beau Gadsdon (Young Margaret), Verity Russell (Young Elizabeth)
E4 Act of GodNov 4, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
Guest stars: Jo Stone-Fewings (Collins), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Harriet Walter (Clemmie Churchill), Simon Chandler (Clement Attlee), Kate Phillips (Venetia Scott), Michael Culkin (Rab Butler), James Hillier (Equerry (Buckingham Palace)), Pip Torrens (Tommy Lascelles)
E5 Smoke and MirrorsNov 4, 2016 · 55 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
Guest stars: Daniel Ings (Mike Parker), Billy Jenkins (Prince Charles), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Chris Gordon (Duke of Edinburgh's Valet), Anna Madeley (Clarissa Eden), Harriet Walter (Clemmie Churchill), Simon Chandler (Clement Attlee)
E6 GeligniteNov 4, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
Guest stars: Paul Thornley (Bill Mattheson), Daniel Ings (Mike Parker), Harry Hadden-Paton (Martin Charteris), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Chris Gordon (Duke of Edinburgh's Valet), Harriet Walter (Clemmie Churchill), Will Keen (Michael Adeane), Pip Torrens (Tommy Lascelles)
E7 Scientia Potentia EstNov 4, 2016 · 59 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
Guest stars: Billy Jenkins (Prince Charles), Harry Hadden-Paton (Martin Charteris), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Harriet Walter (Clemmie Churchill), Alan Williams (Professor Hogg), Sara Vickers (Marion Crawford), Beau Gadsdon (Young Margaret), Verity Russell (Young Elizabeth)
E8 Pride & JoyNov 4, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.
Guest stars: Daniel Ings (Mike Parker), Billy Jenkins (Prince Charles), Harry Hadden-Paton (Martin Charteris), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Chris Gordon (Duke of Edinburgh's Valet), Richard Clifford (Norman Hartnell), James Hillier (Equerry (Buckingham Palace)), Will Keen (Michael Adeane)
E9 AssassinsNov 4, 2016 · 60 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
Guest stars: Jo Stone-Fewings (Collins), Daniel Ings (Mike Parker), Clive Francis (Lord Salisbury), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Anna Madeley (Clarissa Eden), Joseph Kloska (Porchey), Harriet Walter (Clemmie Churchill), Simon Chandler (Clement Attlee)
E10 GlorianaNov 4, 2016 · 55 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.
Guest stars: Paul Thornley (Bill Mattheson), Billy Jenkins (Prince Charles), Lizzy McInnerny (Bobo Macdonald), Anna Madeley (Clarissa Eden), Mark Tandy (Cecil Beaton), Beau Gadsdon (Young Margaret), Verity Russell (Young Elizabeth), James Hillier (Equerry (Buckingham Palace))