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Season 2 – The Crown

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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.

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Critics Consensus

The Crown continues its reign with a self-assured sophomore season that indulges in high drama and sumptuous costumes.

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Lauren Carroll Harris

Guardian

It's hard not to see The Crown as a missed opportunity.

Jul 29, 2019

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Hugo Rifkind

Times (UK)

While ardent monarchists might bristle at the way this is going, for the rest of us it's getting better and better.

Dec 29, 2017

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Rachel Cooke

New Statesman

If the sadness of the first series had an epic quality - a King died, and an old Queen - the misery now is of a more quotidian kind. But every scene continues to offer its own discrete pleasures.

Dec 11, 2017

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Tony Black

Cultural Conversation

A touch too much Philip doesn't dent this potent look at a Royal marriage in trouble.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 30, 2022

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Kshitij Rawat

The Indian Express

Even with the merry-go-round that are the first three episodes, The Crown more than redeems itself with some impressive character work and by giving much-needed attention to other characters.

Mar 9, 2021

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Neal Pollack

Decider

With Season 2, the flower is still golden, but the bloom has fallen off. The great saga of the end of Sir Winston has been replaced with kitchen-sink boredom about historical nonentities like Anthony Eden and Harold MacMillan.

Jan 30, 2020

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M B

Outstanding! One of the best seasons of any series I have ever seen and include The Shield, Rome, West Wing and The Wire in that. Historical lessons too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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s c

Claire Foy in her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth is second only to Helen Mirren. But considering Helen Mirren’s portrayal of HRH is as an older woman and Claire Foy’s is as a younger woman she is second to none. Brilliant. Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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Savannah G

Fantastic! all together the first two seasons of this show really knocks it out of the park! there is a reason Claire gets the awards two times in a row.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Duncan W

Don't understand the super high ratings, fairly boring show

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Sal D

Claire Foy's outstanding performance keeps series momentum growing upward. Not actress will be able to cast a shadow on Foy's work here though Olivia Coleman does a good a job as possible in seasons 3 and 4.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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Joshua H

A show that continues what works and adds to it, along with the cast continuing to be great and a well-told story, makes this a brilliant watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/23

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Claire Foy

Queen Elizabeth II

Matt Smith

Prince Phillip

Victoria Hamilton

The Queen Mother

Jared Harris

King George VI

Vanessa Kirby

Princess Margaret

Eileen Atkins

Queen Mary

Episode 1

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Misadventure

As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery; Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.

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Episode 2

Aired Dec 8, 2017

A Company of Men

Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip; Eden copes with international pressure and ill health; an interview stirs up harrowing memories for Philip.

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Episode 3

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Lisbon

Palace insiders try to prevent a scandal that could reflect poorly on Philip; Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press.

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Episode 4

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Beryl

When Elizabeth and Philip throw a grand party for their 10th anniversary, both Margaret and the new prime minister experience romantic tribulations.

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Episode 5

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Marionettes

After Elizabeth makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the monarchy come under public attack from an outspoken lord.

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Episode 6

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Vergangenheit

A secret World War II document opens Elizabeth's eyes to grim realities about a family member; the Duke of Windsor campaigns to re-enter public life.

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Episode 7

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Matrimonium

A letter from Peter Townsend spurs Margaret to make a bold proposal; Elizabeth has good news that causes complications for Margaret.

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Episode 8

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Dear Mrs. Kennedy

Inspired by Jackie Kennedy -- and against her government's wishes -- Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue with Ghana.

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Episode 9

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Paterfamilias

Philip insists that Prince Charles attend his alma mater in Scotland and reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there.

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Episode 10

Aired Dec 8, 2017

Mystery Man

A salacious government scandal hits close to home for Elizabeth and Philip; Elizabeth retreats to Scotland for rest during a difficult pregnancy.

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