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The Crown

Created by Peter Morgan · 2016–2023 ·

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Is The Crown worth watching?

The Crown (2016–2023) earns an 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Peter Morgan; stream on Netflix. See how the score is built.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88/100Editorial Rating
84%Audience · excluded
84Metascore
8.6IMDb /10
84%Fan Score
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Seasons
6 · 60 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · D (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Platform
Netflix
Streaming
Netflix
Cast
Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Also known as द क्राउन ザ・クラウン 더 크라운 王冠 เดอะ คราวน์ Hoàng quyền

The Crown season guide

The Crown has 6 seasons and 60 episodes , and it has ended (2023). Season and episode data from TMDB.

Seasons of The Crown with episode counts and premiere dates
SeasonEpisodesPremiered
Season 1 10
Season 2 10
Season 3 10
Season 4 10
Season 5 10
Season 6 10

Where to watch The Crown

The Crown is available on Netflix — regional notes: Netflix in the United States; Netflix in the United Kingdom; Netflix in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: Netflix.

Where to watch The Crown by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix, TVING
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

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Is The Crown worth watching?

Yes — The Crown earns an 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Peter Morgan and streaming on Netflix.

Celluloid Verdict

Sumptuously produced and impeccably acted, this royal saga turns decades of British history into intimate, absorbing character drama, even as later seasons court more debate.

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What is The Crown about?

Chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to the early 21st century, this lavish historical drama follows the political rivalries, romances, and personal sacrifices behind the events that shaped the second half of Britain's twentieth century.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English The Crown

The Crown (2016) Review: The Woman Inside the Queen

The Crown is Peter Morgan's lavish Netflix drama about Elizabeth II's reign, a six-season study of duty's personal cost with three superb actors in the lead role.

Yes. It is a sumptuous, intelligent and moving historical drama, essential for anyone interested in modern Britain, even if the later seasons are more uneven and contested.

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The Crown: frequently asked questions

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Yes — The Crown scores 85% on Celluloid. Sumptuously produced and impeccably acted, this royal saga turns decades of British history into intimate, absorbing character drama, even as later seasons court more debate. Stream on Netflix.