TV series
Duty lasts a lifetime.
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
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Episode 1
A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.
Directed by Jessica HobbsWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Timothée Sambor, Teddy Hawley, Elliot Cowan, Andrew Havill, Alastair Mackenzie, Theo Fraser Steele, Jamie Glover, James Murray
Episode 2
Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.
Directed by Jessica HobbsWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Timothée Sambor, Teddy Hawley, Elliot Cowan, Andrew Havill, Jamie Glover, James Murray, Emma Laird Craig, Elodie Vickers
Episode 3
In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.
Directed by Alex GabassiWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Salim Daw, Khalid Abdalla, Chayma Abdelkarimi, Andrew Havill, Helen Ryan, Hanna Alström, Jude Akuwudike, Amir El-Masry
Episode 4
Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.
Directed by May el-ToukhyWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Michael Buerk, John Humphrys, Timothy Dalton, Theo Fraser Steele, James Murray, Flora Montgomery, Helen Ryan, Ed Sayer
Episode 5
Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.
Directed by May el-ToukhyWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Michael Buerk, John Humphrys, Andrew Havill, Alastair Mackenzie, James Murray, Sam Woolf, Flora Montgomery, Ed Sayer
Episode 6
Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.
Directed by Christian SchwochowWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars John Humphrys, Andrew Havill, Theo Fraser Steele, James Murray, Sam Woolf, Ed Sayer, Anatoliy Kotenyov, Richard Dillane
Episode 7
As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.
Directed by Erik Richter StrandWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Michael Buerk, Andrew Havill, Jamie Glover, Senan West, Will Powell, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Humayun Saeed, Philip Cumbus
Episode 8
The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.
Directed by Erik Richter StrandWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Michael Buerk, John Humphrys, Andrew Havill, Theo Fraser Steele, Jamie Glover, James Murray, Sam Woolf, Emma Laird Craig
Episode 9
The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.
Directed by Christian SchwochowWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Andrew Havill, Alastair Mackenzie, Flora Montgomery, Ed Sayer, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Richard Rycroft, Layo-Christina Akinlude, Marcus Onilude
Episode 10
After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.
Directed by Alex GabassiWritten by Peter MorganGuest stars Bertie Carvel, Salim Daw, Khalid Abdalla, Andrew Havill, James Murray, Sam Woolf, Flora Montgomery, Christopher Villiers
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Imelda StauntonQueen Elizabeth II
Jonathan PrycePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Olivia ColmanQueen Elizabeth II
Lesley ManvillePrincess Margaret
Dominic WestPrince Charles
Matt SmithPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Claudia HarrisonPrincess Anne
Tobias MenziesPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Netflix
Left Bank PicturesUnited Kingdom
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
