📺 The Crown, Netflix ★★★★★
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We finally got to finish The Crown. I know many folks dislike it, but for me who had absolutely no idea about the history of the British royal history, it turned out to be the perfect introduction.
I also like that it was a very personal story of the humans in the royal family. Every character was complex, flawed, and relatable. They made mistakes and got things right, just like the rest of us.
It would have been tempting to show the failures and make people mock and derive pleasure in it. But the show runners resisted and I really like how every failure was shown up close and personal, that you can feel the other point of view, even if you do not agree with what happened.
When Claire Foy handed the crown to Olivia Colman, I was skeptical. When Olivia passed it to Imelda Staunton, I doubted again. But each actror was absolutely perfect as Queen Elizabeth at that stage of her life. The same goes for every other character. The casting was spot-on throughout.
The last few episodes felt rushed, but it was all wrapped up in a very poignant note. Farewell Lillibet!