The Crown TV Show
Show Important Facts:
- Premise: Chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family throughout the decades. Features personal intrigues, romances, political rivalries and historical events.
- Genre: Historical drama
- Created By: Peter Morgan
- Setting: Primarily within royal residences like Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle as well as 10 Downing Street. Spans from 1940s to early 2000s.
- Style: Elegant and opulent production design. Dialogue interweaves historic detail and artistic license about intimate royal relationships.
- Seasons: 6 seasons
- Awards: Has won multiple Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy awards especially for the lead actresses. One of Netflix’s most acclaimed shows.
- Where to Watch: Exclusively on Netflix.
The Crown
Plot: This show focuses on Queen Elizabeth II as a young newlywed faced with leading the world's most famous monarchy, while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, but a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Prepare to see into the coveted world of power and privilege behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace.
Information
Runtime: 58 min
Seasons: 6
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Awards: Won 24 Primetime Emmys. 158 wins & 431 nominations total
Writer: Peter Morgan
Actors: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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