I've binged on all 10 episodes. The beauty of this show is that, since it's based on actual people and events, there aren't really spoilers. That said, I'll give everyone interested some time to watch the show before I comment on anything specific.

 

All I'll say is it's a masterpiece and I found myself incredibly moved. It has also shifted some of my views about a few members of the Royal Family. 

Just finished Chewing Gum and The Crown is next. 

Have seen seen 2 episodes of The Crown and Chewing Gum is on my list since I've been hearing about this series for almost a year!

21 hours ago, DaytimeFan said:

I've binged on all 10 episodes. The beauty of this show is that, since it's based on actual people and events, there aren't really spoilers. That said, I'll give everyone interested some time to watch the show before I comment on anything specific.

 

Considering my historical knowledge of the royal family is minimal at best, I DO expect to be surprised at points. Which is a good thing! (although perhaps not good for my UK history knowledge lol). I don't see this as much different than a TV series based on a book: All the answers are out there but it doesn't mean all are aware of them. So I think your instinct was correct lol

 

Looking forward to watching! It also looks excellently produced.

Edited November 7, 20169 yr by YRBB

I'm five episodes in and I'm amazed at how much I like Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Surprised they show

his ass so much, but maybe that's a well known thing about him?

I never paid much attention to her anointment to the throne, particularly when it happened or why, but I was emotionally driven by the death of the King. I guess because it is based on a true story, we won't get a lot of modern twists and turns we expect in a scripted series, but I definitely have love everything I've seen so far. Definitely plan on watching the remaining five and looking forward to where the series goes from here.

 

As for "Chewing Gum," I can't stop talking about that show with my friends and colleagues. Such a funny show. Came up on my Netflix last week and I binged all six episodes. Want more. When is more??? LOL

Did anyone else dive into Season 2 like I did? What a show and what a glorious Queen. 

Omg when did season 2 come out?!!

@DaytimeFan- are you a Brit or an Anglophile? 

 

I need to give The Crown another try. Many people I respect loved it, but the first few eps left me cold even though I enjoy almost everyone involved with it. (I was a HUGE fan of Matt Smith’s Doctor.) But I’m allergic to British costume dramas, aside from the Gugu Mbatha-Raw movie Belle and a few other exceptions. I also tried to watch The Crown while loopy on meds on a long haul flight to Japan so...

Edited February 22, 20187 yr by Faulkner

13 hours ago, Faulkner said:

@DaytimeFan- are you a Brit or an Anglophile? 

 

I'm Canadian - so Her Majesty the Queen is my Queen. 

24 minutes ago, DaytimeFan said:

 

I'm Canadian - so Her Majesty the Queen is my Queen. 

Got it. 

16 hours ago, Antoyne said:

Omg when did season 2 come out?!!

December!!

Both Claire Foy and Michelle Williams' agents need to get the boot.  These agents are not advocating for the clients properly.

 

 

.@Netflix’s #TheCrown paid Queen Elizabeth less than Prince Philip https://t.co/688DxCETb8 pic.twitter.com/HyyQPc8mMN

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) March 13, 2018

Wasn't she much less known than Matt Smith at the time? 

8 minutes ago, DRW50 said:

Wasn't she much less known than Matt Smith at the time? 

Yeah. I get it. Someone mentioned if the Queen were played by, say, Emilia Clarke, she would have earned more than Matt Smith based on her GoT fame. It’s just the way the machine works. Same with Michelle Williams. She’s Oscar bait. She doesn’t have a track record of leading blockbuster films, even ones as empty as the Transformers movies.

 

However, Claire should have gotten a second season bump after her first season award recognition. Her fame exceeds his by leagues at the point, so she should have renegotiated for more.

7 minutes ago, Faulkner said:

However, Claire should have gotten a second season bump after her first season award recognition. Her fame exceeds his by leagues at the point, so she should have renegotiated for more.

 

Wouldn't they still have about the same level of fame? I also read a lot of complaints about the second season...

 

They probably had her on a contract which she couldn't renegotiate.