Home > The Crown > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Crown: Season 1 (2016) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Want to see Episode List Season 1 The Crown Critics Consensus Powerful performances and lavish cinematography make The Crown a top-notch production worthy of its grand subject. 90% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 69 94% Audience Score User Ratings: 1673 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Wolferton Splash Air date: Nov 4, 2016 A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI?s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time. More 2 Hyde Park Corner Air date: Nov 4, 2016 With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill. More 3 Windsor Air date: Nov 4, 2016 With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George's disgraced brother arrives. More 4 Act of God Air date: Nov 4, 2016 When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill's inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies. More 5 Smoke and Mirrors Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London. More 6 Gelignite Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes. More 7 Scientia Potentia Est Air date: Nov 4, 2016 As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor. More 8 Pride & Joy Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up. More 9 Assassins Air date: Nov 4, 2016 As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill's portrait is painted for his 80th birthday. More 10 Gloriana Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister. More The Crown: Season 1 Videos 2:42 The Crown: Season 1 Trailer 3:08 The Crown: Season 1 Featurette - The Weight of the Crown 3:55 The Crown: Season 1 Featurette - Fashion 2:35 The Crown: Season 1 Featurette - Ensemble Cast 2:23 The Crown: Season 1 Featurette - Churchill View All Videos (5) The Crown: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (19) Tv Season Info Season one begins with a 25-year-old Princess faced with the daunting prospect of leading the most famous monarchy in the world while forging a relationship with the domineering, war-hardened Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Genre: Drama Network: Netflix Premiere Date: Nov 4, 2016 Exec. Producers: Peter Morgan, Andy Harries, Stephen Daldry Cast Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret Matt Smith (XI) as Prince Philip Jared Harris as King George VI News & Interviews for The Crown: Season 1 2018 Critics’ Choice Award Winners Announced Critics’ Choice Nominations: The Shape of Water and Feud: Bette and Joan Lead the Race 6 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This December View All The Crown: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Wolferton Splash Air date: Nov 4, 2016 A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI?s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time. More 2 Hyde Park Corner Air date: Nov 4, 2016 With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill. More 3 Windsor Air date: Nov 4, 2016 With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George's disgraced brother arrives. More 4 Act of God Air date: Nov 4, 2016 When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill's inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies. More 5 Smoke and Mirrors Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London. More 6 Gelignite Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes. More 7 Scientia Potentia Est Air date: Nov 4, 2016 As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor. More 8 Pride & Joy Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up. More 9 Assassins Air date: Nov 4, 2016 As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill's portrait is painted for his 80th birthday. More 10 Gloriana Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister. More Critic Reviews for The Crown Season 1 All Critics (69) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (7) Netflix's lavish production ticks all the boxes of a royal awards contender: impeccable craftsmanship, sterling performances and a historical story. But all that polish may have dulled its edge. Nov 14, 2016 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic This is big league television -- the kind of ambitious and exuberant project that will be talked about in years to come. Nov 4, 2016 | Full Review… Wenlei Ma News.com.au Top Critic Matt Smith and Claire Foy share a touching, easy chemistry that makes the longevity of the union easy to understand, and renders the couple not just sympathetic but human. Nov 4, 2016 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… Gabriel Tate Daily Telegraph (UK) Top Critic It's very moving and will make you grateful to live in 2016. But it is a little gross. Nov 4, 2016 | Full Review… Victoria Edel Observer Top Critic Its high points are too numerous to detail. Nov 4, 2016 | Rating: A | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic The Crown is the TV equivalent of a long drive through the English countryside. The scenery keeps changing, but remains the same. You nod off, then wake up - to see more of the same. Nov 3, 2016 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic For those who eat this stuff up with a spoon, this is everything we could have wanted. The perfect costumes, the crown jewels, the vistas, from the aforesaid Mediterranean, to...her trip to Africa. Feb 4, 2019 | Full Review… Ani Bundel Culturess Seriously, don't miss out on some of the best TV of last year: this is a superb character drama that packs in loads of historical factoids and a rollicking good story. Nov 16, 2018 | Full Review… Gem Seddon SFX Magazine "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown," wrote Shakespeare, who would surely approve of Netflix's new series about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Nov 15, 2018 | Full Review… Laura Finch WORLD While Lithgow receives a nice career boost for his work, it is Claire Foy who absolutely the breakout star of this series. Oct 10, 2018 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… Alan French We Bought a Blog View All Critic Reviews (69) Audience Reviews for The Crown: Season 1 5d ago Really well made. The work of the whole team is above all praise! Alena L Jun 04, 2019 The Crown is a magnificent piece of art detailing the history of Queen Elizabeth II's rise to prominence. The direction, cinematography, writing, and acting exceed expectations as Netflix delivers yet another masterpiece. Luke G Apr 12, 2019 Fantastic and Marvellous, indeed the most detailed show I have ever seen. Highly recommended to anyone interested in royalty or just wanting something to watch. Salal M Mar 02, 2019 Well done, loved it! Feb 05, 2019 Compelling writing and performances, phenomenal production value . The cast is fantastic across the board - but Claire Foy and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill are magnificent. Nicole B Jan 16, 2019 Though reluctant at first because of my lack of interest in the royal family, I decided to give The Crown a try, and let me tell you, you should too. With top notch performances by its leads, The Crown's first season deserves 5 stars. Ruy W Dec 31, 2018 I want to see more! Great show a little slow at times but it helps build the story! Dec 28, 2018 Absolutely amazing acting and well written. Its worth a watch, Matt Smith gives a great representation of Philip. Chris W Dec 19, 2018 Claire Foy is beatiful actress in Queen Elizabeth Oct 20, 2018 Amazing show! Such an interesting family to follow and I'm a Brit who's not a massive fa of the royal family. Toby H See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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