The Crown: Season 1

2016 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 1 of The Crown

The season opens with the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, Philip. Still young, Elizabeth prepares to take a throne that will soon be hers. She must balance affairs of state with a marriage that is still searching for its place. Her sister Margaret wants to marry Captain Peter Townsend, but the royal family and the government put obstacles in the way of that relationship. King George VI's health worsens, and Winston Churchill returns to lead the government as the country changes around them. Elizabeth faces a monarchy that must adapt to a new era.

10episodes

Nov 4, 2016Aired

9.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Wolferton Splash
Nov 4, 2016 · 57 min · ★ 7.7
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Directing: Stephen Daldry · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Daniel Ings, Billy Jenkins, Harry Hadden-Paton, Clive Francis
1x02 Hyde Park Corner
Nov 4, 2016 · 61 min · ★ 8.1
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
Directing: Stephen Daldry · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Harry Hadden-Paton, Clive Francis, Lizzy McInnerny, Chris Gordon
1x03 Windsor
Nov 4, 2016 · 59 min · ★ 7.9
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Directing: Philip Martin · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Daniel Betts, Daniel Ings, Billy Jenkins, Harry Hadden-Paton
1x04 Act of God
Nov 4, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
Directed by Julian Jarrold · Written by Peter Morgan · Starring Jo Stone-Fewings, Clive Francis, Harriet Walter, Simon Chandler
1x05 Smoke and Mirrors
Nov 4, 2016 · 55 min · ★ 7.9
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
Directing: Philip Martin · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Daniel Ings, Billy Jenkins, Clive Francis, Lizzy McInnerny
1x06 Gelignite
Nov 4, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 7.8
Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
Directed by Julian Jarrold · Written by Peter Morgan · Starring Paul Thornley, Daniel Ings, Harry Hadden-Paton, Lizzy McInnerny
1x07 Scientia Potentia Est
Nov 4, 2016 · 59 min · ★ 8.2
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
Directing: Benjamin Caron · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Billy Jenkins, Harry Hadden-Paton, Clive Francis, Harriet Walter
1x08 Pride & Joy
Nov 4, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.
Directing: Philip Martin · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Daniel Ings, Billy Jenkins, Harry Hadden-Paton, Lizzy McInnerny
1x09 Assassins
Nov 4, 2016 · 60 min · ★ 8.2
As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
Directed by Benjamin Caron · Written by Peter Morgan · Starring Jo Stone-Fewings, Daniel Ings, Clive Francis, Lizzy McInnerny
1x10 Gloriana Season Finale
Nov 4, 2016 · 55 min · ★ 8.1
Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.
Directing: Philip Martin · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Paul Thornley, Billy Jenkins, Lizzy McInnerny, Anna Madeley