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The Crown

The Crown (2016)

★★★★★ (8.2 / 2,462 votes)
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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.

Genre(s)Drama
Runtime0 min
Creator(s)Peter Morgan
MPAATV-MA
Actor(s)Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, Claudia Harrison, Marcia Warren
First Air DateNovember 4, 2016
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States of America
IMDb RatingID: tt4786824
Release Year2016
TMDb Rating8.2 / 2,462 votes

Keyword(s): england, queen, prince, dynasty, royal family, princess, based on true story, royalty, based on play or musical, british politics, british history, palace intrigue, historical drama, thoughtful, british royal family, british monarchy, political, power, intimate

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6 Seasons 60 Episodes
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Season 5

10 episodesFirst aired: 2022-11-09

Diana and Charles wage a media war. The monarchy's role is up for debate. Welcome to the '90s — and Queen Elizabeth II's biggest challenge to date.

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Episode Guide

Season 5
Queen Victoria Syndrome stillE01★ 7.2

Queen Victoria Syndrome

2022-11-0956 min
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A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

The System stillE02★ 7.2

The System

2022-11-0950 min
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Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

Mou Mou stillE03★ 7.5

Mou Mou

2022-11-0953 min
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In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

Annus Horribilis stillE04★ 7.0

Annus Horribilis

2022-11-0954 min
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Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

The Way Ahead stillE05★ 7.1

The Way Ahead

2022-11-0950 min
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Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

Ipatiev House stillE06★ 7.3

Ipatiev House

2022-11-0959 min
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Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

No Woman's Land stillE07★ 7.0

No Woman's Land

2022-11-0952 min
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As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.

Gunpowder stillE08★ 7.3

Gunpowder

2022-11-0956 min
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The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

Couple 31 stillE09★ 6.9

Couple 31

2022-11-0953 min
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The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.

Decommissioned stillE10★ 6.8

Decommissioned

2022-11-0952 min
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After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.

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