X
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 56 m
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 56 m

Summary The rise of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) is chronicled from her wedding in 1947 to present day in the series planned to air over six seasons.

Directed By: Stephen Daldry

Written By: Peter Morgan, Edward Hemming

  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 56 m
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 56 m
The Crown
S1 • Episode 1
Wolferton Splash
Air Date: Nov 4, 2016
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 4 User Ratings
8.5
My Score
Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Where to Watch

Summary The rise of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) is chronicled from her wedding in 1947 to present day in the series planned to air over six seasons.

Created By: Peter Morgan

Where to Watch

Season Episodes

View All Seasons
Episode 1 • Nov 4, 2016 • 56 m
Wolferton Splash
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI's health worsens, Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister for the second time.
Episode 2 • Nov 4, 2016 • 1 h 1 m
Hyde Park Corner
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Phillip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
Episode 3 • Nov 4, 2016 • 59 m
Windsor
With Elizabeth in a new role, Phillip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George's disgraced brother arrives.
Episode 4 • Nov 4, 2016 • 57 m
Act of God
When dense fog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill's inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
Episode 5 • Nov 4, 2016 • 55 m
Smoke and Mirrors
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Phillip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
Episode 6 • Nov 4, 2016 • 58 m
Gelignite
Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
Episode 7 • Nov 4, 2016 • 58 m
Scientia Potentia Est
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
Episode 8 • Nov 4, 2016 • 58 m
Pride & Joy
Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.
Episode 9 • Nov 4, 2016 • 1 h
Assassins
As tensions with Phillip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill's portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
Episode 10 • Nov 4, 2016 • 54 m
Gloriana
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.
6 Seasons

Top Cast

View All

Claire Foy

Queen Elizabeth II, Young Queen Elizabeth II

Olivia Colman

Queen Elizabeth II

Imelda Staunton

Queen Elizabeth II

Matt Smith

Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Tobias Menzies

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Dominic West

Prince Charles

Charles Edwards

Martin Charteris

Jonathan Pryce

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Vanessa Kirby

Princess Margaret, Young Princess Margaret

Marion Bailey

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Victoria Hamilton

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth

Helena Bonham Carter

Princess Margaret

Lesley Manville

Princess Margaret

Pip Torrens

Tommy Lascelles

Sam Phillips

Equerry

Claudia Harrison

Princess Anne

Marcia Warren

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Elizabeth Debicki

Princess Diana

Erin Doherty

Princess Anne

Will Keen

Michael Adeane

View All Cast & Crew

User Reviews

 View All
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 4 User Ratings
8.5
100% Positive
4 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings

User Reviews

 View All
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 4 User Ratings
8.5
100% Positive
4 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings

There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.

Related Shows

O.J.: Made in America

96
Universal Acclaim

This Is Going To Hurt

91
Universal Acclaim

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

90
Universal Acclaim

The Last Dance

90
Universal Acclaim

Mind Over Murder

88
Universal Acclaim

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

88
Universal Acclaim

Longford

88
Universal Acclaim

Muhammad Ali

88
Universal Acclaim

Lenox Hill

87
Universal Acclaim

Baby Reindeer

87
Universal Acclaim

Mrs. America

87
Universal Acclaim

When They See Us

86
Universal Acclaim

Wolf Hall

86
Universal Acclaim

Hemingway

85
Universal Acclaim

The Beatles: Get Back

85
Universal Acclaim

Six by Sondheim

85
Universal Acclaim

McCartney 3,2,1

85
Universal Acclaim

The Normal Heart

85
Universal Acclaim

George Carlin's American Dream

85
Universal Acclaim

What's My Name: Muhammad Ali

85
Universal Acclaim

Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

85
Universal Acclaim

A Very English Scandal

84
Universal Acclaim

Related News

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to the Peacock streaming service, updated frequently.

  • tv show
May 2024 TV Preview

May 2024 TV Preview

Jason Dietz

The month ahead will bring Apple's latest sci-fi series, the return of Hacks, a new Doctor Who, and more.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Find a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added to Paramount+ and Paramount+ With Showtime, plus a list of titles coming soon to the streaming services.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Max Right Now

What to Watch on Max Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Max--plus all of the titles leaving the streaming service this month--updated frequently.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Prime Video Right Now

What to Watch on Prime Video Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Amazon's Prime Video, updated frequently.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Netflix Right Now

What to Watch on Netflix Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Netflix, updated frequently. You can also find a list of titles leaving Netflix this month.

  • tv show