The Crown

Drama2016TV-MA60 episodes6 seasonsScripted

Tagline: Duty lasts a lifetime.

First aired: 2016-11-04

Synopsis

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.

Creators

Peter Morgan

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Casting

  • Dominic West
    Prince Charles
  • Lesley Manville
    Princess Margaret
  • Imelda Staunton
    Queen Elizabeth II
  • Jonathan Pryce
    Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
  • Claudia Harrison
    Princess Anne
  • Marcia Warren
    Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Season 1

As a young Elizabeth becomes Queen, she must manage major political issues and personal matters, which often clash in ways she never imagined.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 2

As a new era begins, Queen Elizabeth struggles to navigate a world that's changing around her while preserving both the monarchy and her marriage.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 3

As the 1960s and '70s unfold, the royal family contends with conflict and betrayal while striving to uphold tradition in the face of an evolving world.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 4

As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles, who is still unmarried at 30.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 5

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.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 6

Season 6, Part 1 continues with Princess Diana's and explores the events surrounding her tragic death in 1997. Season 6, Part 2 sees Queen Elizabeth II reflect on her reign and look ahead to a time when her successors will take the throne.

Number of episodes 10