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Information
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 58 min.
- Director
- -
- Genres
- Drama, Biography, History
- Rating *
- 8.6
- Votes *
- 39,699
- Checks
- 709
- Favs
- 96
- Dislikes
- 3
- Favs/checks
- 13.5% (1:7)
- Favs/dislikes
- 32:1
Top comments
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Siskoid
It is without shame that I report that I probably would never have watched The Crown if not for Matt Smith's presence. After all, a Whovian of my obsessive temperament must keep up with his Doctors post-Who. And wow is Prince Phillip a prick! I'm certainly not a royalist, but this sumptuous combination of Downton Abbey and The West Wing has a lot going for it. Some will like it for its tell-all qualities (who knew the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II was touched with so many scandals?), while others - of whose number I count myself - will better appreciate the political wrangling and brushes with world history. Great cinematography and subtle performances add to its appeal immensely. And it is well titled, as it's not only about the Queen, but about anyone bearing the weight of it along with her - her family, her prideful consort, her father and uncle who preceded her, her government, and the way the Monarchy has to change as the 20th Century unfolds at breakneck speed. Two seasons are currently available from Netflix, two more have been announced. 5 years 11 months ago -
