The Crown. Season 1 (2016) TV-MA

Golden Globe winner The Crown stars Claire Foy as a young Elizabeth Windsor from the time of her marriage to Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh (Matt Smith) to her ascension to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. After King George VI’s death, Elizabeth enters a world run by ministers, counselors, and advisers who all believe they know best. As she starts to learn how to run a country and prove herself to Prime Minister Winston Churchill (John Lithgow) and his cabinet, Elizabeth also struggles with her family—especially her sister Margaret (Vanessa Kirby)—and her marriage with Phillip, who feels useless in the palace. Full of political intrigue, yet balanced by deeply personal moments, this is a show for fans of Downton Abbey, The Tudors, and The West Wing.

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Want more about the Windsors? Try Wallis & Edward about King Edward’s abdication; The King’s Speech, about King George VI’s overcoming a speech impediment and unexpectedly becoming king; and Victoria, a television show about another young queen: Queen Victoria.