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Not Heidi

(1,449 posts)
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 06:27 AM Sep 2022

The Crown

With the Queen's death, I've finally remembered to watch The Crown. It's excellent.

Two episodes are particularly moving.

One is S3:E3, Aberfan, about a disaster that killed 116 children in a Welsh mining town.

The other is S3:E4, Bubbikins. This one has a bit of mystery to it, so I'll leave it there.

The Crown has become one of my favorite TV shows, and I don't watch a lot of TV.

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The Crown (Original Post) Not Heidi Sep 2022 OP
Aberfan. I remember that ep. CurtEastPoint Sep 2022 #1
Olivia Coleman was the BEST, Elizabeth. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2022 #2
I disagree. I like the first Elizabeth. Had some spunk to the character. jimfields33 Sep 2022 #3
We enjoyed watching The Crown,,,, KarenS Sep 2022 #4
I watched them all during the Covid lockdown localroger Sep 2022 #5
Was wondering how they'll end the final season ... Auggie Sep 2022 #6
great history Caren021 Oct 2022 #7

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,018 posts)
2. Olivia Coleman was the BEST, Elizabeth.
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 07:04 AM
Sep 2022

Waiting fir Season 5 and 6 to see how Imelda Stanton does in the role. Now that Her Majesty gets laid to rest at Windsor tomorrow.

KarenS

(4,610 posts)
4. We enjoyed watching The Crown,,,,
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 07:54 AM
Sep 2022

that show made me go research some historical events I had never heard about,,,,
I think it was difficult to make the change between the actors but they all did outstanding jobs.
Looking forward the the final seasons.

localroger

(3,702 posts)
5. I watched them all during the Covid lockdown
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 08:17 AM
Sep 2022

Truly an excellent series. I am glad the Charles we seem to be getting as the new king seems to be more mature than the self-absorbed idiot we saw in the show.

Caren021

(6 posts)
7. great history
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 08:06 AM
Oct 2022

The Crown is history at its best - well researched, not shallow or kitschy, breaking down the Royals to a more human and sensitive level... we, the ordinary moviegoers, can somehow empathize with the characters. Great job!!

As for Charles, I don't think he's shown as an arrogant snob in the series. I believe the series is even in favor of him and his role - but let's wait for the Diana scandals in the next season (although I'm not too keen on it, having had enough of it in the 1990s).


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