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Season 4 – The Crown

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Based on an award-winning play ("The Audience") by showrunner Peter Morgan, this lavish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century.
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Critics Consensus

Whatever historical liberties The Crown takes in its fourth season are easily forgiven thanks to the sheer power of its performances - particularly Gillian Anderson's imposing take on The Iron Lady and newcomer Emma Corrin's embodiment of a young Princess Diana.

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Sohel Sarkar Bitch Media 03/17/2021
The Crown has firmly placed itself as yet another vehicle of Britain's colonial amnesia, blissfully neglectful of the collective traumas of postcolonial nations. Go to Full Review Will Gompertz BBC.com 12/22/2020
4/5
It is never gripping but it is always entertaining: a much-needed dollop of well-made, well-written, slowly-paced telly. Go to Full Review Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune 12/22/2020
It's telling that the most sympathetic newcomer this season is Michael Fagan, the Brit who sneaked into the palace in 1982 and confronted the queen in her bedroom. Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free 07/08/2024
3/5
THE CROWN has always gone for the juicier melodrama over historical fact, and season 4 is more than willing to ignore reality if there’s a more scandalous option on the table. Go to Full Review Swara Salih But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/22/2023
9.5/10
The Crown Season 4 is a superb season of historical drama. The acting, direction, writing, costuming, cinematography...comes together to present a richly compelling story that will capture your attention, no matter what you think about the Royal Family. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 10/11/2022
The brisk storytelling is there first and foremost to keep audiences glued and entertained. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matt L @Mattliptak Jan 26 The Crown – Season 4 is spectacular and arguably the series at its strongest. Olivia Colman continues to shine with quiet authority, while Gillian Anderson’s Margaret Thatcher is inspired casting—steely, intense, and endlessly compelling. The writing is sharper, the stakes higher, and the drama more emotionally charged. This season proves the show isn’t just maintaining quality—it’s getting better. See more Matheus F @matheusf_neto Sep 3 The best season of the show. Gillian Anderson as Thatcher is incredibly wonderful. See more THE NASHVILLE I @Nshvlleindie May 6 A rare, PERFECT season of television. Gillian Anderson/Thatcher is a human thunderbolt, charging with charisma throughout the season while she brings out the most thrilling version of the queen. The two forces going at one another is a clash of ruthless titans, and we're not even talking about Princess Diana yet! The Diana-Charles-Camilla love triangle is a bit depressing and tragic, but nevertheless grippingly addictive to watch. Spectacular, riveting, and bingeworthy. See more s c @RT10042420 01/31/2025 Same problems with makeup. BUT again Josh O’Connor is excellent as is the actress who portrays Princess Di, See more Savannah G @Sgudino93 01/08/2024 Gillian Anderson! really brought all of this season home for me! Again a great cast! as well as thoughtful, creative titles for episodes bringing tragedy and thoughtful consideration to the lives of these people. See more Sal D @JustTheLaw 12/17/2023 Brilliant performance from Olivia Coleman continues the series momentum forward. See more Read all reviews
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Olivia Colman

Queen Elizabeth II

Tobias Menzies

Prince Phillip

Gillian Anderson

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

Emma Corrin

Young Lady Diana Spencer

Josh O'Connor

Prince Charles

Helena Bonham Carter

Princess Margaret

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Gold Stick Queen Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister; Prince Charles meets a young Diana Spencer; an IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 15, 2020 The Balmoral Test Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family; Charles is torn between his heart and family duty. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Fairytale After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness -- and Camilla Parker Bowles. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Favourites While Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favorite child, Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Fagan Margaret Thatcher's policies create rising unemployment; a desperate man breaks into the palace, where he finds Elizabeth's bedroom and awakens her for a talk. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Terra Nullius On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties while she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2020 The Hereditary Principle Grappling with mental health issues, Margaret seeks help and discovers a secret about estranged relatives of the royal family. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2020 48:1 As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tension mounts between Margaret Thatcher and Elizabeth over their clashing opinions on applying sanctions. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Avalanche Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, and he and Diana are prompted to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 15, 2020 War Amid a growing challenge to her power, Margaret Thatcher fights for her position; Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Peter Morgan, Stephen Daldry, Philip Martin, Andy Harries, Suzanne Mackie, Tanya Seghatchian, Robert Fox, Matthew Byam-Shaw
Screenwriter
Peter Morgan
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 15, 2020
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