The Crown
“Duty lasts a lifetime.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 60 Episodes
2016 – 2023
Premiered: Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Peter MorganLatest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 10: “Sleep, Dearie Sleep”
The Queen gives Charles the green light to wed Camilla. Tasked with planning her own funeral ahead of her 80th birthday, she faces an existential crisis.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-27
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Morgan
Peter Morgan
Rupert Gregson-Williams, Lorne Balfe, Martin Phipps
Christian Schwochow, Oona O'Beirn, Andy Stebbing, Matthew Byam-Shaw, Martin Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Oona O'Beirn
Producer
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
Andy Stebbing
Producer
Ben Turner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Harrison
Producer
Martin Childs
Production Design
Michael Casey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crown
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What is The Crown about?
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.
How many seasons does The Crown have?
The Crown comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Crown?
Key cast members in The Crown include Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, Claudia Harrison.
Who created or directed The Crown?
The Crown was developed and directed by Peter Morgan.