The Crown: Season 5

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: November 9, 2022

Summary: The fifth seasons sees Queen Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton) facing a number of challenges in the 1990s including the public breakdown of the marriage between Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki).

Genre(s): Drama

Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E10. Decommissioned
Air Date: November 9, 2022
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S5:E9. Couple 31
Air Date: November 9, 2022
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S5:E8. Gunpowder
Air Date: November 9, 2022

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Liz Shannon Miller

Nov 5, 2022

Few series have had the opportunity to truly capture the passing of half a century like The Crown has, and for that alone it’ll be remembered as one of 21st-century television’s most impressive achievements. And the all-star cast is as solid as the one which preceded it — it really remains impressive, how the show has consistently brought in such a high caliber of talent with each change-up. Read full review

Maggie Fremont

Nov 6, 2022

While some of this season can feel more like setup for something bigger rather than standing on its own, The Crown remains as engrossing as ever. Again — it knows what it's doing. Read full review

Richard Lawson

Nov 6, 2022

The fifth season really zings when the show turns a hard gaze toward the maddening ways that Elizabeth and her cohort refuse compassion and adaptation. But just as often, if not more often, The Crown cozies up to its subjects, bathes them in a reverent and affectionate glow. ... It’s almost cruel how effective Debicki is in the series, when we know what all her fascinating portraiture is heading toward. Read full review

Collider Carly Lane

Nov 5, 2022

Season 5 boasts yet another cast change-up, with varying levels of success — some actors are clearly trying to immerse themselves into the real-life people they've been tasked with playing, while others toss out the occasional word in the royals' received pronunciation accent and strive for little beyond that. Read full review

Shirley Li

Nov 11, 2022

Even with an impressive and capable new cast anchoring the proceedings, Morgan’s approach to the personal lives of the royals is too sympathetic to ever be damning. The new season of The Crown never risks challenging anyone’s reputation. Instead, it merely risks its own as a compelling show. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Nov 5, 2022

Despite scripts that toil through the pulpy details of a very public divorce, strong design work on every level, and enlivening portrayals from the fresh ensemble (Lesley Manville is so good in her criminally truncated time as Princess Margaret), “The Crown” Season 5 suffers from a narrowed point of view. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Nov 5, 2022

The new, fifth season of “The Crown” is the show’s weakest outing yet ... Even after having been handed the gift of a memorable scandal with two hugely charismatic and flawed participants as grist, “The Crown” finds it has nothing to say. Read full review

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kaocashiman

Nov 9, 2022

My personal take on Season 5:
1. Acting is a 5/5; Best ensemble of the series installment and it’s creepy to imagine how they portray these real people perfectly.
2. Plot is a 3.5/5; *** I dunno but since season 1 I appreciate its complex plot but I prefer fast-paced ones or is it becauseMy personal take on Season 5:
1. Acting is a 5/5; Best ensemble of the series installment and it’s creepy to imagine how they portray these real people perfectly.
2. Plot is a 3.5/5; *** I dunno but since season 1 I appreciate its complex plot but I prefer fast-paced ones or is it because the 90’s is now
3. Storyline is 4.5/5; More unique and refreshing storylines. To be fair, there are obvious metaphors and there are some that will make you think.
4. Cinematography is 5/5; As always but this time it has the feels of season 1 that you’re watching a 10-hour Oscar film.
5. Music is 4/5; Love it!!! But same as its predecessors it’s not too memorable.

Verdict: MUST WATCH!!! I’m betting it will win a Golden Globe, SAG Ensemble, Emmy best drama and acting awards. It just cannot be beaten at this point.… Expand

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miravelezenriqu

Nov 9, 2022

The Crown S5 is so controversial that made me want to watch why HAHAAHA. Not a fan of Netflix because of its overrated teenish shows but The Crown gave me literal goosebumps. It lives up to its reputation as one of the greatest shows and best Netflix’s flagship show today. A must watch andThe Crown S5 is so controversial that made me want to watch why HAHAAHA. Not a fan of Netflix because of its overrated teenish shows but The Crown gave me literal goosebumps. It lives up to its reputation as one of the greatest shows and best Netflix’s flagship show today. A must watch and rewatch for many!!! Give Elizabeth Debicki, lesley, and Dominic those awards. i see a sweep here.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

maksiidel

Nov 11, 2022

Unbelievable series! It has such an unsurpassed atmosphere. And the actors this season are just on top.

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KJ_20

Dec 16, 2022

The acting is phenomenal, however, the show has reached a time period where the grandness of past seasons is severely lacking. It is still extremely fun to watch, and intriguing (this time much more mature), however, a sense of tediousness has arrived in the show. Many episodes themselvesThe acting is phenomenal, however, the show has reached a time period where the grandness of past seasons is severely lacking. It is still extremely fun to watch, and intriguing (this time much more mature), however, a sense of tediousness has arrived in the show. Many episodes themselves are dull, however, each have few glimmering amazing scenes which can more or less save them from disaster. Overall, its definitely a step down from past seasons, yet its superbly acted, and the viewer is chocked with metaphors (Peter Morgan - We get that it's a metaphor)… Expand

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Qhasi

Nov 9, 2022

This season is by no means perfect. However I feel like the low critic's reviews are based on watching a few episodes. The season is a slow burner. It catches fire in the second half. It's also controversial in that it implies that William was embarrassed by Diana. Although based on recentThis season is by no means perfect. However I feel like the low critic's reviews are based on watching a few episodes. The season is a slow burner. It catches fire in the second half. It's also controversial in that it implies that William was embarrassed by Diana. Although based on recent events, its believable.

I still refuse to like Camilla.… Expand

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TomWish

Jan 7, 2023

It's still one of the best series currently running. Well conceived, well written, well produced and acted. Though I can't deny that I was rather underwhelmed by this season. It felt repetitive in some parts and was missing a really engaging character or storyline as there were in theIt's still one of the best series currently running. Well conceived, well written, well produced and acted. Though I can't deny that I was rather underwhelmed by this season. It felt repetitive in some parts and was missing a really engaging character or storyline as there were in the previous seasons. Which is a pity since the cast was first rate as ever.… Expand

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j1train

Nov 22, 2022

Elizabeth Debicki is sensational. Perhaps the best Diana ever. The show around her is borderline dreadful. It's the most blatantly monarchist season yet, most evident in Dominic West's Prince Charles, a portrait so shockingly forgiving and flattering that you have to wonder if the crown heldElizabeth Debicki is sensational. Perhaps the best Diana ever. The show around her is borderline dreadful. It's the most blatantly monarchist season yet, most evident in Dominic West's Prince Charles, a portrait so shockingly forgiving and flattering that you have to wonder if the crown held a gun to Peter Morgan's head.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

78

Series Overview
Season 6

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

65
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
- tbd
  S5:E10. Decommissioned
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E9. Couple 31
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E8. Gunpowder
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E7. No Woman's Land
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E6. Ipatiev House
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E5. The Way Ahead
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E4. Annus Horribilis
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E3. Mou Mou
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E2. The System
  Air Date: November 9, 2022
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  S5:E1. Queen Victoria Syndrome
  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