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All 6 seasons of Netflix's 'The Crown,' ranked by critics
All 6 seasons of Netflix's 'The Crown,' ranked by critics
Eve CrosbieJan 14, 2024, 20:55 IST
Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton have all played Queen Elizabeth II in "The Crown."Netflix
There have been six seasons of "The Crown," Netflix's popular drama about the British royal family.
According to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the sixth season is rather lackluster.
"The Crown" is without a doubt one of the finest dramas created by Netflix.
Since debuting in 2016, the drama following the lives of the British royal family throughout the latter half of the 20th century and into modern day, has become a pop culture phenomenon.
Here are all six seasons of the show ranked from worst to best, based on aggregated critics' scores from Rotten Tomatoes.
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The recently released season six currently holds the position as the lowest-rated season of the show.
Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla) in season six of "The Crown."Daniel Escale/Netflix
Season five, which first introduced viewers to Imelda Staunton's take on the Queen, also got lukewarm reviews.
Queen Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton) in "The Crown" season five.Photo Credit: Keith Bernstein
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The show's first season got mostly positive reviews but has been overshadowed by later seasons.
Queen Elizabeth (Claire Foy) and King George VI (Jared Harris) in "The Crown" season one.Alex Bailey/Netflix
Claire Foy's second turn as the late monarch in season two received a similar critical response.
Queen Elizabeth (Claire Foy) in "The Crown" season two.Robert Viglasky / Netflix
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The '70s-set fifth season, which was Olivia Colman's second outing as queen, was a hit among critics.
Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) in "The Crown" season three.Netflix
The fourth season, which depicted the early days of Charles and Diana's romance, has been deemed the best by critics.
Prince Charles (Josh O'Connor) and Princess Diana (Emma Corrin) in "The Crown" season four.Des Willie/Netflix