The Crown (The Crown) is a 2016 British drama series created by Peter Morgan. The film premiered on the Netflix movie platform on 16 November 2016.
The film follows the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II – from her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 to the beginning of the 21st century. The series is filmed with exceptional precision and attention to historical events and the personal lives of the royal family. „The Crown“ is more than a historical drama – it is an emotional and psychological portrait of people burdened by tradition, publicity and duty. The series has won dozens of awards and is one of the most prestigious television titles of the last decade.
Plot by seasons:
Season 1 (1947–1955)
The young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip, but soon after, the sudden death of her father, King George VI, makes her Queen. The season focuses on her early challenges as monarch and the tension between her personal life and royal duties.
Season 2 (1956–1964)
It examines the difficult moments in her marriage to Philip, the rise of the scandals surrounding Princess Margaret, and social and political changes in Britain, including the Suez Crisis and the new role of the media.
Season 3 (1964–1977)
With a new cast, the series moves into Elizabeth's more mature years. Topics include the reign of Prime Minister Harold Wilson, the early troubles with Charles and Camilla, and the monarchy's personal transformation in a changing society.
Season 4 (1979–1990)
The character of Princess Diana is introduced, as is that of Margaret Thatcher. The season shows the tension between the Queen and the Prime Minister, as well as the beginning of the turbulent relationship between Charles and Diana.
Season 5 (1990–1997)
A period of instability – the family crises in the royal family, including the divorces of Charles and Diana and the public pressure on the monarchy. Society is changing, and the Queen is faced with the need to adapt.
Season 6 (1997–2005)
The final season focuses on Diana's death, the nation's mourning, the difficult relationship with the media, and the emergence of the younger generation - Princes William and Harry. It ends with William preparing for the future and the reflection of the past on the present.
