Top Five Favorite Episodes of “THE CROWN” Season Two (2017)

 

Below is a list of my favorite episodes from Season Two of the Netflix series, "THE CROWN". Created by Peter Morgan, the series starred Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: 



TOP FIVE FAVORITE EPISODES OF "THE CROWN" SEASON TWO (2017)



1.   (2.05) "Marionettes" - After Queen Elizabeth II makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the British monarchy come under public attack by an outspokern liberal peer named Lord Altrincham.

2.   (2.03) "Lisbon" - Palace insiders try to prevent the scandalous divorce of the Duke of Edinburgh's aide, Lieutenant-Commander Mike Parker, that could reflect poorly on the former and the monarchy. Prime Minister Anthony Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press over the Suez Crisis.

3.   (2.09) "Paterfamilias" - Prince Philip insists that Prince Charles attend Gordonstoun, his alma mater in Scotland. Also, he reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there as a student.

4.   (2.07) "Matrimonium" - A heartbreaking letter from former lover Peter Townsend spurs Princess Margaret to make a bold proposal to her current lover, photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones. The Queen has good news that causes complications for Margaret.

5.   (2.02) "A Company of Men" - Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip during his five-month royal tour in the South Pacific. Meanwhile, Eden copes with ill health and international pressure to withdraw British troops from Egypt during the Suez Crisis.

"THE CROWN" Season Two (2017) Photo Gallery

 

Below are images from Season Two of the Netflix series, "THE CROWN". Created by Peter Morgan, the series starred Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:




"THE CROWN" SEASON TWO (2017) Photo Gallery

Top Five Favorite Episodes of "THE CROWN" Season One (2016)

Below is a list of my favorite episodes from Season One of the Netflix series, "THE CROWN". Created by Peter Morgan, the series starred Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: 

TOP FIVE FAVORITE EPISODES OF "THE CROWN" SEASON ONE (2016)

1. (1.02) "Hyde Park Corner" - Due to King George VI's poor health, Princess Elizabeth and her husband Philip, Duke of Edinburgh embark upon a tour of the Commonwealth on his behalf. However, a family tragedy forces the couple to end their tour in Kenya and return home to Britain.

2. (1.05) "Smoke and Mirrors" - This episode focuses on the death of Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II's grandmother and on her own coronation over two months later. Meanwhile, the Queen's uncle, the Duke of Windsor, clashes with her private secretary, Tommy Lascelles, after being asked not to attend the coronation.

3. (1.08) "Pride & Joy" - While Elizabeth and Philip embark upon a stressful Commonwealth tour in 1954, the Queen's younger sister Princess Margaret takes on more royal engagements, much to the consternation of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

4. (1.07) "Scientia Potentia Est" - While the Soviet Union tests their new H-bomb, both Prime Minister Churchill and Deputy Prime Minister experience major health crisis, unbeknownst to the Queen. Meanwhile, she becomes aware of her limited education and hires a tutor.

5. (1.06) "Gelignite" - When Princess Margaret and her divorced lover, Peter Townsend, ask Elizabeth's permission to get married, the latter promises to give her support. Unfortunately, Private Secretary Lascelles and the Queen Mother advise against supporting the marriage.

"THE CROWN" Season One (2016) Photo Gallery

Below are images from Season One of the Netflix series, "THE CROWN". Created by Peter Morgan, the series starred Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: 


"THE CROWN" SEASON ONE (2016) Photo Gallery