The Crown: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: November 4, 2016

Starring: John Lithgow, Lizzy McInnerny, Ben Miles

Summary: The rise of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) is chronicled from her wedding to Prince Phillip (Matt Smith) in 1947 to present day in the series planned to air over six seasons.

Genre(s): Drama

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Gloriana
Air Date: November 4, 2016
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S1:E9. Assassins
Air Date: November 4, 2016
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S1:E8. Pride & Joy
Air Date: November 4, 2016

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Nov 4, 2016

It’s all quite enthralling and majestic. Read full review

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Gail Pennington

Nov 2, 2016

The Crown is as beautifully filmed as could be, with scenes in Malta and Kenya as well as Balmoral in Scotland. The costuming is meticulous, as is the choreography of everything from dressing to mealtime to a train trip. Deliberate pacing (naysayers might say slow) allows time to appreciate all this. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Nov 2, 2016

It's a smart, beautifully mounted, and at times very moving production. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Nov 4, 2016

Like the subject it so lovingly examines, The Crown feels like an antique to be admired, even if its greater purpose becomes less clear with each passing hour. Read full review

David Sims

Nov 4, 2016

The Crown is sometimes too somber, and slow-moving to a fault (it intends to cover Elizabeth’s entire reign over six seasons). But if you’re looking for an immersive history lesson with all the royal trimmings (ermine and purple velvet among them), it’s an extremely engrossing watch. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Nov 3, 2016

Pieces of The Crown are more brilliant on their own than they are as a series, taken in as shorter, intently focused films like “The Queen” and another Morgan achievement, the play and film versions of “Frost/Nixon.” Read full review

Willa Paskin

Nov 2, 2016

It will scratch your period drama itch--and leave you itchy for action. Read full review

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Prosmooth

Nov 4, 2016

Sorry, but I'm a sucker for this kind of "boring" stuff. People just like me under the surface--being treated like they are my betters because of tradition and brainwashing really turns me on for some reason. Well acted, beautifully shot and designed. If you like stories about royalty,Sorry, but I'm a sucker for this kind of "boring" stuff. People just like me under the surface--being treated like they are my betters because of tradition and brainwashing really turns me on for some reason. Well acted, beautifully shot and designed. If you like stories about royalty, you'll dig this.… Expand

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marcmyworks

Dec 19, 2016

An intricate look into the life of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, as she is forced into her role as monarch at a young age and must comprise between the male driven parliament, her family's needs as well the people of England.

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mariariza99

Jan 12, 2018

THE CROWN , MUESTRA DE UNA MANERA SORPRENDENTE LO QUE LA MAYORÍA ESPECULA SOBRE LA FAMILIA QUE MAS MIRADAS ACAPARA ALREDEDOR DEL MUNDO DE UNA MANERA MUY SUTIL, DELICADA CON ELEGANCIA ......DEFINITIVAMENTE ES LO QUE MUCHOS ESTÁBAMOS ESPERANDO , ALABO EL TRABAJO QUE HAN ECHO LOS ACTORES COMOTHE CROWN , MUESTRA DE UNA MANERA SORPRENDENTE LO QUE LA MAYORÍA ESPECULA SOBRE LA FAMILIA QUE MAS MIRADAS ACAPARA ALREDEDOR DEL MUNDO DE UNA MANERA MUY SUTIL, DELICADA CON ELEGANCIA ......DEFINITIVAMENTE ES LO QUE MUCHOS ESTÁBAMOS ESPERANDO , ALABO EL TRABAJO QUE HAN ECHO LOS ACTORES COMO CLAIRE FOY, MATT SMITH, VANESSA KIRBY, HARRY HADDEN-PATON Y DE SU CREADOR PETER MORGAN. APOYANDO FIELMENTE DESDE EL PRINCIPIO , LA CUAL ESPERO SEGUIR POR MUCHO TIEMPO CON SUS INTERESANTES HISTORIAS… Expand

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shortrock692

Nov 15, 2016

This is a remarkable drama. It is historically accurate and tells a tale of the inside of the British Government and the Crown. The acting is first rate, the design brilliant. Highly recommended.

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DavidV293

Jan 9, 2017

This show is for the people that are interested in a good written biography. It's genius and beautiful in a way and it's really tempting to watch. Claire Foy does such an amazing job as Queen Elizabeth. John Lithgow also gives a good performance as Winston and it's really fun to watch hisThis show is for the people that are interested in a good written biography. It's genius and beautiful in a way and it's really tempting to watch. Claire Foy does such an amazing job as Queen Elizabeth. John Lithgow also gives a good performance as Winston and it's really fun to watch his scenes being played. Also, Matt Smith... Good job sir, you are a great prince Phillip. This show isn't for everyone but if you are curious, then go ahead and check it out because it's a hell of a show.… Expand

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EPMD

Dec 30, 2016

Delivers exactly what it intends to deliver. The scenery, costumes, and acting are first-rate. The writing seems accurate enough, though some dialogue is clearly a bit out of place (Churchill's condescension toward the Queen, for example). The biggest drawback is that it can be rather dullDelivers exactly what it intends to deliver. The scenery, costumes, and acting are first-rate. The writing seems accurate enough, though some dialogue is clearly a bit out of place (Churchill's condescension toward the Queen, for example). The biggest drawback is that it can be rather dull in stretches, but I'd imagine that's true to life for the Queen herself. Well worth a watch.… Expand

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MCkrishna92

Jan 20, 2017

I must admit that the articulation of challenges Queen ELIZABTH goes through was ecstatic. It's certainly an uphill task to put forth matters of this great sensitivity over a drama series. The whole series was directed with great care. As far as justifying the acting part goes for the roleI must admit that the articulation of challenges Queen ELIZABTH goes through was ecstatic. It's certainly an uphill task to put forth matters of this great sensitivity over a drama series. The whole series was directed with great care. As far as justifying the acting part goes for the role Claire has done a fantastic job. Despite the brilliant storyline the series was crafted to live up to the royality of THE CROWN. As far as review I'm gonna stand a promoter of the series.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
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61
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: November 16, 2023
Season 5

65
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
Season 4

86
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: November 15, 2020
Season 3

84
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 2019
Season 2

87
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: December 8, 2017
Season 1

81
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E10. Gloriana
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E9. Assassins
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E8. Pride & Joy
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E7. Scientia Potentia Est
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E6. Gelignite
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E5. Smoke and Mirrors
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E4. Act of God
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E3. Windsor
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E2. Hyde Park Corner
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E1. Wolferton Splash
  Air Date: November 4, 2016