The Crown
Seen it?2016 | 6 seasons | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Our take: A lavish dramatization of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Gorgeous to watch, with a history that should be taken loosely.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Taboo, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 60 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a wide audience; spent 21 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
Season 12016 · 10 episodes · 88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10Friday- Season 22017 · 10 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 32019 · 10 episodes · 90% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 42020 · 10 episodes · 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.1 out of 10Friday
Season 52022 · 10 episodes · 71% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday- Season 62023 · 10 episodes · 55% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Peter Morgan
- Imelda StauntonQueen Elizabeth II
- Jonathan PrycePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- Lesley ManvillePrincess Margaret
- Dominic WestPrince Charles
- Claudia HarrisonPrincess Anne
- Marcia WarrenQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother