The Crown

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 4, 2016
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27

Critic Reviews

  1. UPROXX
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Dec 6, 2017
    60
    The drama’s second season (it debuts Friday; I’ve seen all 10 episodes) unfortunately isn’t at that level [of season one]. It’s peppered with moments, and even whole episodes, that evoke the quality of season one, but overall there are enough decisions to bring it down into “If you like this sort of thing, you’ll probably like this sort of thing” territory, where once it was the sort of show where I always had to preface my remarks with, “I know this doesn’t sound like it’s for you, but…”

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best TV Season of 2017
63
#63 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
63
#63 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 124 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 150
  3. Negative: 19 out of 150
  1. Ripandread
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Claire Foy provides yet another excellent performance as Queen Elizabeth II. It is a shame this will be her last season on the show as anClaire Foy provides yet another excellent performance as Queen Elizabeth II. It is a shame this will be her last season on the show as an other actress steps in to play the Queen.… Full Review »
  2. shamkasim
    Dec 9, 2017
    9
    Impressive second season. I couldn't stop watching, My plan was to do 5 and 5 between Friday and Saturday but ended up gong 8 episodes fridayImpressive second season. I couldn't stop watching, My plan was to do 5 and 5 between Friday and Saturday but ended up gong 8 episodes friday and final 2 Saturday. The acting again was top notch. The addition of Matt Goode was great as Tony but I wish i could say the same for Michael C Hall horribly miscast as President Kennedy. Each episode was crafted very well with the weakest being Episode 8 "Dear Mrs Kennedy". It felt a little forced and as I mentioned Michael C Hall as Kennedy could be the worst ever put on screen. The actress playing "Jackie O" was good but trying a bit too hard. Vanessa Kirby really has a place in my heart now, her Margaret is so broken but you can't help but feel for her. Overall, this was a great second season with just a small hic-up. As a standout Episode #9 "Paterfamilias" is the seasons best. Very heart-breaking and beautifully directed.… Full Review »
  3. avr50
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    The first season was my favorite of last year; this time, the queen continues her reign marvelously. This is, without a doubt, the best seriesThe first season was my favorite of last year; this time, the queen continues her reign marvelously. This is, without a doubt, the best series of 2017. It has surprising moments, tension moments and drama moments. Claire Foy is excellent again as queen Elizabeth II, she proves that a great actor is not the one that shouts and cries a lot, she´s not doing that, she is using her face to say a lot of things even without opening her mouth. The duke of Edinburgh is more present in this season, this is not bad, but it takes off a lot of time of Claire Foy; this doesn't´t mean that the series is boring or not good. In the end, The Crown season 2 is excellent, it entertained me every episode, and sometimes it bring me a little of suspense, something that shouldn't be, because this is a historical drama; but it does. And finally, I´m very excited for season 3, and I´m sure, we´ll all mis the magnificent Claire Foy.… Full Review »
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