The Crown



It's outstanding. There are some incredible scenes. What nags though is the constant reminder that as fascinating as it is, a lot of the conversations are inevitably fabricated. Nobody really knows how true to life they are. If it is accurate then I'd agree that the Queen is dedicated to her role. It's very clear that her role consists of a dedication to 'papering over the cracks.'

Thete have been some stunning scenes. I love the relationships between the Queen and the pms. I'm fascinated by the portrayal of Thatcher. The scene where she is most unnerving is when Mark Thatcher is found. Her love for him is ironically where she appears even less human than normal. It's almost grotesque.
 
Albay3037 said:
Just finished episode 5. Quite a good episode going into some detail about Michael Fagan. Can understand how he was pushed to breaking point by an unfair system. The way the job centre woman spoke to him, she wouldn’t get away with it today. Thatcher’s attitude when the Queen attempted to discuss him with her 🤬
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It was a hell of a lot better say Daniel Blake etc.
 
Keawyeds said:
She really is.

A shout out to the lass playing Diana too mind. She's got her mannerisms absolutely nailed down
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I see a lot of people on here didn’t enjoy S3, it was probably my favourite of the first three. The Aberfan episode and also the episode where Charles is sent to Aberystwyth and his lecturer is a Welsh nationalist were brilliant IMO.

All in all it’s up there with Chernobyl as best thing I’ve watched in the last 5-10 years.
 
Well I thought this was something for OAPs, my mam watches it 😄 but after seeing some of the comments on here I might give it a go.
 
Sneech said:
Well I thought this was something for OAPs, my mam watches it 😄 but after seeing some of the comments on here I might give it a go.
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Aye, exactly why I didn't watch it. Completely not that at all, it's brilliant.
sambantam82 said:
Thete have been some stunning scenes. I love the relationships between the Queen and the pms. I'm fascinated by the portrayal of Thatcher. The scene where she is most unnerving is when Mark Thatcher is found. Her love for him is ironically where she appears even less human than normal. It's almost grotesque.
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Yeah, that's a really good point.

Amazing really that such an advocate for traditional values and the family unit managed to raise such a waste of skin (arguably two).
 
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Medulla said:
Aye, exactly why I didn't watch it. Completely not that at all, it's brilliant.
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Well I think theres enough SMB culture vulture heavy hitters commented now to make me decide to give it a whirl.

I still have this nagging doubt that it's all a big conspiracy against me and I'll give it a whirl and find out it's Last of the Summer wine meets Downton Abbey or summit, and I'll come on here and everyone will be having a good old laugh. Ha ha fooled you, it's shite really, a drama about the Royal Family - what did you expect you sponge ?
 
Sneech said:
Well I think theres enough SMB culture vulture heavy hitters commented now to make me decide to give it a whirl.

I still have this nagging doubt that it's all a big conspiracy against me and I'll give it a whirl and find out it's Last of the Summer wine meets Downton Abbey or summit, and I'll come on here and everyone will be having a good old laugh. Ha ha fooled you, it's shite really, a drama about the Royal Family - what did you expect you sponge ?
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Get it watched, you wont be disappointed.
 
Sneech said:
Well I think theres enough SMB culture vulture heavy hitters commented now to make me decide to give it a whirl.

I still have this nagging doubt that it's all a big conspiracy against me and I'll give it a whirl and find out it's Last of the Summer wine meets Downton Abbey or summit, and I'll come on here and everyone will be having a good old laugh. Ha ha fooled you, it's shite really, a drama about the Royal Family - what did you expect you sponge ?
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Peter Morgan has an ability to suck anyone (even those like me who usually couldn't give a toss about dramas) in with his stuff with the writing/screenplay to point you end up binging an entire series in 24 hours. Class.
 
phillips10 said:
I see a lot of people on here didn’t enjoy S3, it was probably my favourite of the first three. The Aberfan episode and also the episode where Charles is sent to Aberystwyth and his lecturer is a Welsh nationalist were brilliant IMO.

All in all it’s up there with Chernobyl as best thing I’ve watched in the last 5-10 years.
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I want to watch Chernobyl, but I'm not sure Mrs K will go for it.
 
Sneech said:
Well I think theres enough SMB culture vulture heavy hitters commented now to make me decide to give it a whirl.

I still have this nagging doubt that it's all a big conspiracy against me and I'll give it a whirl and find out it's Last of the Summer wine meets Downton Abbey or summit, and I'll come on here and everyone will be having a good old laugh. Ha ha fooled you, it's shite really, a drama about the Royal Family - what did you expect you sponge ?
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That's what I thought - Downton Abbey. Not that Ive watched Downton Abbey but the Crown is the best thing on TV at the moment. Some amazing insights into recent history. really moving on occasions and just a fantastically produced programme. Good TV often attracts the best actors and this is true of the Crown. As others have said the relationship between the Queen and the various PM's - it will make you appreciate the value that the Queen brings. I am in no way a massive Royalist but I can see much more the importance of the role the Queen plays for the UK.
 
Sneech said:
Well I think theres enough SMB culture vulture heavy hitters commented now to make me decide to give it a whirl.

I still have this nagging doubt that it's all a big conspiracy against me and I'll give it a whirl and find out it's Last of the Summer wine meets Downton Abbey or summit, and I'll come on here and everyone will be having a good old laugh. Ha ha fooled you, it's shite really, a drama about the Royal Family - what did you expect you sponge ?
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you're welcome ;)
 
Stormo said:
I found the first three seasons (especially the first two) tremendous. Yeah some of it is drama but I learnt a canny bit from various events. Made me read up on former prime ministers, aberfan, the London fog, Edward etc

Thing is now it’s catching up to modern times so it’s a bit less interesting. Still mint though.
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Exactly same for me. It really made me read on up on everything from the abdication, king George, Peter Towhnsend, Armstrong Jones and every event they’ve been through

I couldn’t binge watch it as I like to really learn about it before moving on to the next one. It’s fascinating stuff and amazing tele
 

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