The Crown
About The Crown
The Crown chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from the late 1940s through the early 21st century, dramatizing the political and personal events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century. The series explores the tension between duty and desire, tradition and progress, as the queen navigates the challenges of a rapidly changing world while managing the complex dynamics within the Royal Family. Each season features recasting of key roles to reflect the aging of the characters.
Characters (6)
Queen Elizabeth II
Played by Claire Foy / Olivia Colman / Imelda Staunton
Princess Diana
Played by Elizabeth Debicki
Prince Charles
Played by Dominic West
Princess Margaret
Played by Vanessa Kirby / Helena Bonham Carter / Lesley Manville
Prince Philip
Played by Matt Smith / Tobias Menzies / Jonathan Pryce
Margaret Thatcher
Played by Gillian Anderson
Videos
The Crown Season 1 Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
The Crown has 6 seasons with 60 episodes on Netflix. It premiered on November 4, 2016 and concluded on December 14, 2023.
The Crown is a Netflix Original and is available exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
The Crown is a dramatization and takes creative liberties with historical events. While it is based on real events and people, many scenes and conversations are fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
The Crown recasts its main roles every two seasons to reflect the aging of its characters over decades. This approach has been praised for allowing new interpretations of the roles while covering the full span of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.