The Crown
2016 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 8.2 · 80% critics
The Crown is a gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who helped shape Britain’s post-war destiny. It explores life behind Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street, with political intrigue, love stories, and the forces behind major historical events.
Where to watch
Streaming on Netflix.
55 hours to watch · 60 episodes.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2016–2023
- Release date
- 2016-11-04
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 (2,342 votes)
About
If you enjoy royal history dramas with high-fashion period flair and intense court intrigue, you may like The Crown; Not for you if you want strict documentaries or fast-paced storytelling—try something like Bridgerton or The Last Kingdom instead.
Pros: lush, moody atmosphere; standout performances; lavish sets | Cons: some historical concerns; slow pacing at times; heavy, repetitive drama
Themes
- england
- queen
- prince
- dynasty
- royal family
- princess
- based on true story
- royalty
- based on play or musical
- british politics
- british history
- palace intrigue
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — Best Television Series – Drama · 2023 · nominated
Cast & crew
Imelda Staunton
as Queen Elizabeth II
Jonathan Pryce
as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Olivia Colman
as Queen Elizabeth II
Lesley Manville
as Princess Margaret
Dominic West
as Prince Charles
Matt Smith
as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Jonny Lee Miller
as John Major
Claudia Harrison
as Princess Anne
Tobias Menzies
as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Marcia Warren
as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Directed by Benjamin Caron, Philip Martin, Jessica Hobbs +9 more
Created by Peter Morgan
Episodes6 seasons · 60 episodes
Season 110 episodes
- S1E1Wolferton Splash57mNetflix
- S1E2Hyde Park Corner61mNetflix
- S1E3Windsor59mNetflix
- S1E4Act of God58mNetflix
- S1E5Smoke and Mirrors55mNetflix
- S1E6Gelignite58mNetflix
- S1E7Scientia Potentia Est59mNetflix
- S1E8Pride & Joy58mNetflix
- S1E9Assassins60mNetflix
- S1E10Gloriana55mNetflix
Season 210 episodes
- S2E1Misadventure57mNetflix
- S2E2A Company of Men55mNetflix
- S2E3Lisbon56mNetflix
- S2E4Beryl61mNetflix
- S2E5Marionettes61mNetflix
- S2E6Vergangenheit62mNetflix
- S2E7Matrimonium60mNetflix
- S2E8Dear Mrs. Kennedy57mNetflix
- S2E9Paterfamilias60mNetflix
- S2E10Mystery Man59mNetflix
Season 310 episodes
- S3E1Olding47mNetflix
- S3E2Margaretology47mNetflix
- S3E3Aberfan55mNetflix
- S3E4Bubbikins59mNetflix
- S3E5Coup57mNetflix
- S3E6Tywysog Cymru55mNetflix
- S3E7Moondust56mNetflix
- S3E8Dangling Man47mNetflix
- S3E9Imbroglio47mNetflix
- S3E10Cri de Coeur58mNetflix
Season 410 episodes
- S4E1Gold Stick54mNetflix
- S4E2The Balmoral Test57mNetflix
- S4E3Fairytale56mNetflix
- S4E4Favourites60mNetflix
- S4E5Fagan52mNetflix
- S4E6Terra Nullius54mNetflix
- S4E7The Hereditary Principle50mNetflix
- S4E848:153mNetflix
- S4E9Avalanche49mNetflix
- S4E10War54mNetflix
Season 510 episodes
- S5E1Queen Victoria Syndrome56mNetflix
- S5E2The System50mNetflix
- S5E3Mou Mou53mNetflix
- S5E4Annus Horribilis54mNetflix
- S5E5The Way Ahead50mNetflix
- S5E6Ipatiev House59mNetflix
- S5E7No Woman's Land52mNetflix
- S5E8Gunpowder56mNetflix
- S5E9Couple 3153mNetflix
- S5E10Decommissioned52mNetflix
Season 610 episodes
- S6E1Persona Non Grata52mNetflix
- S6E2Two Photographs40mNetflix
- S6E3Dis-Moi Oui57mNetflix
- S6E4Aftermath53mNetflix
- S6E5Willsmania53mNetflix
- S6E6Ruritania49mNetflix
- S6E7Alma Mater50mNetflix
- S6E8Ritz51mNetflix
- S6E9Hope Street53mNetflix
- S6E10Sleep, Dearie Sleep73mNetflix