Season 5 – The Crown

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Matt L @Mattliptak Jan 27 Season 5 remains well-crafted and anchored by strong performances, but it’s noticeably less compelling overall than prior seasons. The narrative truly comes alive only when it centers on the Princess Diana storyline, which carries most of the emotional weight and urgency. Elizabeth Debicki is excellent as Diana, delivering a nuanced and empathetic performance that stands out. The cast across the board is still a strength. Dominic West brings a confident presence to Prince Charles, while Imelda Staunton settles in well as Queen Elizabeth II, even if the season’s material gives her less to work with. Solid, polished television—but more restrained and less gripping than the show at its peak. See more s c @RT10042420 01/31/2025 Imelda Staunton is a great actress and is great as the Queen. Dominic West I wasn’t certain about him but by the end he had won me over. He was able to communicate the emotional turmoil this man was living through. But for several of the others-casting and makeup again leave me disappointed. See more Arya S @AnyaS 12/01/2024 Still thoroughly entertaining, but now more of a soap opera than historical drama. The episode 9 random divorce couples scenes were completely unnecessary. Debicki's Diana, while completely sympathetic, relies too much on the downcast, head tilted down, sad eyes looking up technique. See more Abed D @Abeddani 03/07/2024 Debicki and West were unbelievable..goosebumps all over my body what a show and what a performance..the lines are so articulate and well-situated that its definitely a 5/5 english drama that remind me of I claudius.. See more Savannah G @Sgudino93 01/08/2024 Elizabeth Debicki really crushes it- I love the lines and story telling bringing these real life events to the screen. See more Rhianna J @RT13734627 01/03/2024 I know a lot of people are unsure over casting going into the 90s period of the show, I honestly thought this Queen had the most similarities to Claire Foy in the first two seasons. Their mannerisms if you watch closely are quite spectacularly similar. I would vote Olivia Coleman was the odd one in the middle and the casting of the seniors has since improved. I do, however have to argue that the mid series Prince & Princesses had a lot of structure and humour that this season has lacked. Anne and Charles were more compelling in previous season. It's been a rollercoaster when it comes to casting - I am hoping we can see this current one rise to the occasion in Season 6. See more Read all reviews

The Crown — Season 5

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