10 episodes

The Crown - Season 5

First aired Nov 9, 2022Season 5

Diana and Charles wage a media war. The monarchy's role is up for debate. Welcome to the '90s — and Queen Elizabeth II's biggest challenge to date.

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Community reviews for The Crown, shown here with its season details.

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Dean

Feb 14, 2024

8.0

Good TV show. I like it. It's clean - no unnecessary sex scenes, no profanity, no left wing propaganda and agenda.

Episodes

Episode 1

Queen Victoria Syndrome

7.3

Nov 9, 202256 min23 votes

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.

Episode 2

The System

7.2

Nov 9, 202250 min24 votes

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.

Episode 3

Mou Mou

7.5

Nov 9, 202253 min22 votes

In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

Episode 4

Annus Horribilis

7.1

Nov 9, 202254 min22 votes

Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

Episode 5

The Way Ahead

7.1

Nov 9, 202250 min21 votes

Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

Episode 6

Ipatiev House

7.4

Nov 9, 202259 min22 votes

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.

Episode 7

No Woman's Land

6.9

Nov 9, 202252 min22 votes

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.

Episode 8

Gunpowder

7.3

Nov 9, 202256 min21 votes

The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

Episode 9

Couple 31

6.9

Nov 9, 202253 min23 votes

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.

Episode 10

Decommissioned

6.9

Nov 9, 202252 min21 votes

After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.