The Crown

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2016

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Drama

Historical drama

The life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the events that helped shape the 20th century.

Matt Roush

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The Crown enters Queen Elizabeth II’s twilight years in its penultimate fifth season with sensitivity and empathy, humanizing these iconic figures during one of their most challenging times.

Matt Roush

Matt Roush says...

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The irony throughout is that while Elizabeth is continually told to suppress her individuality for the sake of the monarchy, the marvelous The Crown manages to render her more fully human than ever.

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