The Crown (Season 4)

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⭐ 10.0/10

(Originally written by Tim)

I gave last season a 9, and I can't think of anything I didn't like the season, so what the heck, a perfect season.

I love this show. The return on investment that you have this deep into the show's run is just so satisfying, having watched all these people for so long and really understanding what makes them tick. Something like Anne talking about Diana having accept the marriage, then a quick camera flash to Margaret, who says nothing, instantly brings back everything she went through in Season 1. The struggles of Charles and Diana callback in so many ways what his parents went through, and I have come to learn that I really am a sucker for parallels drawn across generations.

Speaking of Diana, she really brings fresh life into this season. The actress is very magnetic and looks so completely like her. Along with Thatcher and Elizabeth, they really form a nice trinity, with their storylines constantly mirrored and contrasted. I could go on about Thatcher and the Queen, since they mirror each other all season, but Charles and Diana are the stars of this season.

Nothing is better than a good villain, and Charles really crushes that role this year. He is so easy to hate, but I love watching his scenes. By the end of the season I felt like I was noticing Phillip ticks in his portrayal of Charles, and maybe I am giving him too much credit, but as I mentioned earlier I love how he is basically making the same mistakes as his dad but not bending like he did.

My favourite episode was the 4th, where the debate on favourite children comes up. As I have said before I don't like the celebrity of these people, and I think it can confidently be said that the show also is not pro-monarchy. Diana is a great window into how cold and terrible they are, and not one of them is actually happy. They all want to be important, but only one of them truly is, and the rest just wither without the love that a normal family could provide. This episode puts that at the forefront, and it kind of stays there for the rest of the season.

I love this show. Going to be sad to see the cast change again next season, but they have my full faith and confidence.

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