The Crown - Season 2 [DVD] [2018]

Great watch

I thought the Royal family were emotionally cold and cut off from their feelings. This film confirmed my suspicions. They inherited the negative attitude towards children from the upper class Victorians (who hated children).So, instead of questioning these attitudes, they chose to continue the misery by sending Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward to a private school near Elgin. Hopefully, this film will highlight the problem of "privileged abandonment and normalised neglect" which the private schools promote.The idea that we have to look up to these people are paragons of morality is mistaken. They are just as flawed as the rest of us. On the more positive side, really good acting, so well done to all actors concerned. It did help me to understand what life was like in those times. I think they'd be much happierif they didn t have to be different from the rest of us.

THE CROWN 2 works so well because it focuses so tellingly on the tensions behind the glamorous facade. Here, often movingly, is a young Queen still finding her way - stability surely so important after the world recently came so close to tearing itself apart (several monarchies toppled in the process).With insight, the spotlight dwells on crises that pose such a threat. Just as Albert with Victoria, Philip initially feels straitjacketed by protocol - fiercely resenting being regarded by the Establishment as a foreign outsider. Here is a marriage seemingly coming apart, rumours beginning to circulate. Adding to problems are sister Margaret's increasingly erratic lifestyle, Prime Minister Eden's disastrous Suez policy causing Britain's standing in the world to plummet. Not helping at all are the Queen's stuffy speech writers causing her to utter platitudes totally divorced from reality - a much more personal approach long overdue. So much else besides - including major cover-ups of the Duke of Windsor's Nazi links, certain key Royals suspected of involvement in major sex scandals.No happy ever aftering here, but much to provoke thought. Historical accuracy has occasionally been questioned. However much that may be so, THE CROWN may well encourage even greater respect for an institution that, despite all its faults, does help create stability in a world crying out for some. The Queen, herself, a major reason why this is so.Ten hour long episodes. No expense spared, but arguably more impact made by emphasis on the human aspects. Claire Foy and Matt Smith have justifiably been acclaimed for their portrayals of Elizabeth and Philip. Acting is generally impressive (although some could look more like the people they portray).Interesting bonuses about Royal Etiquette + the horses and dogs in whose company the Queen may well be most at ease.

After watching the ten episodes here one really felt that Claire Foy was herself Her Majesty, as she played the Queen better than the Queen herself does. It's a lush production; with many quips, insights, worries, angst für etwas, and the decidedly long trip into ersatz history. And again, it's not really invention even if many of the characters wouldn't settle into Windsor or Buckingham Palace all that well. Once it was once said that telling the story is the best thing, but not the truth. Another saying tell the truth and you won't believe the story. Why should the truth spoil a good story and vice versa? Foy then really buckles the belt in this production. It's great television from Sony. But don't take my word for it. Though all I can say is Watch it.

2nd series of The Crown. Thoroughly enjoyable. Might have to wait a while for series 3 as the price is too high.

Having been incredibly disappointed with Season 1 (don’t really know what I was expecting, but I guess something along the lines of Downton Abbey), I only managed to watch the first couple of episodes to know that this is NOTHING like Downton Abbey. It’s lacking ... quality. So, I haven’t bothered to open this one. In my opinion this series is very shabby, disjointed, and amateurish. It’s going along to the charity shop along with Season 1. Good riddance.

The Crown season 2 follows on from season 1 & is just as good.Well worth watching.

series 1 took 2 days to arrive 2 series took 11 days go figure it, great series