The Crown: Season 5

2022 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.1

What Season 5 of The Crown

The fifth season of The Crown focuses on the 1990s, when Diana and Charles wage a media war that calls the role of the monarchy into question. Queen Elizabeth II faces the greatest challenge of her reign to date. The debate over the crown's expenses opens the season, with the repair of the royal yacht, while Charles and Diana, besieged by the press, attempt a second honeymoon in Italy. A tabloid journalist approaches Diana's circle to offer her a book deal. Philip offers support to a grieving relative, and Yeltsin seeks to win the queen's backing. Martin Bashir tries to get Diana to grant an interview to the BBC.

10episodes

Nov 9, 2022Aired

8.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Queen Victoria Syndrome
Nov 9, 2022 · 56 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: Jessica Hobbs · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Timothée Sambor, Teddy Hawley, Elliot Cowan, Andrew Havill
5x02 The System
Nov 9, 2022 · 50 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: Jessica Hobbs · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Timothée Sambor, Teddy Hawley, Elliot Cowan, Andrew Havill
5x03 Mou Mou
Nov 9, 2022 · 53 min · ★ 7.5
In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.
Directing: Alex Gabassi · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Salim Dau, Khalid Abdalla, Chayma Abdelkarimi, Andrew Havill
5x04 Annus Horribilis
Nov 9, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 7.0
Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.
Directing: May el-Toukhy · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Michael Buerk, John Humphrys, Timothy Dalton, Theo Fraser Steele
5x05 The Way Ahead
Nov 9, 2022 · 50 min · ★ 7.1
Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.
Directing: May el-Toukhy · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Michael Buerk, John Humphrys, Andrew Havill, Alastair Mackenzie
5x06 Ipatiev House
Nov 9, 2022 · 59 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directing: Christian Schwochow · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: John Humphrys, Andrew Havill, Theo Fraser Steele, James Murray
5x07 No Woman's Land
Nov 9, 2022 · 52 min · ★ 7.0
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.
Directing: Erik Richter Strand · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Michael Buerk, Andrew Havill, Jamie Glover, Senan West
5x08 Gunpowder
Nov 9, 2022 · 56 min · ★ 7.3
The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.
Directing: Erik Richter Strand · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Michael Buerk, John Humphrys, Andrew Havill, Theo Fraser Steele
5x09 Couple 31
Nov 9, 2022 · 53 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Directing: Christian Schwochow · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Andrew Havill, Alastair Mackenzie, Flora Montgomery, Ed Sayer
5x10 Decommissioned Season Finale
Nov 9, 2022 · 52 min · ★ 6.8
After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.
Directing: Alex Gabassi · Writing: Peter Morgan · Starring: Bertie Carvel, Salim Dau, Khalid Abdalla, Andrew Havill