The Crown: 5 Reasons The First Two Seasons Are The Best (& 5 Reasons The Latest Two Are)

The Crown is unique in that the cast switches out every two seasons. It leaves fans wondering if the first or most recent two seasons are the best.

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The Netflix original series The Crown is unique in that it completely replaces its cast every two seasons. This is to account for the character’s aging, as the plot so far spans the time between Elizabeth II’s marriage to the unhappy union of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, which crosses several decades.

The first two seasons had such a great cast that fans were sorry to see them leave in order to make way for their replacements. However, the new cast turned out to be equally fantastic, giving performances that felt in line with the characters fans knew, while giving them their own spin.

10 First Two: Claire Foy’s Portrayal

Claire Foy is remarkable as Queen Elizabeth II, in what may (so far) be a career-defining performance. She manages to convey Elizabeth’s transition from besotted young woman to Queen of England, with all the struggles that she faces along the way.

Her accent is impeccable, as she perfectly captures that old-fashioned, upper-class received pronunciation that the British royals grew up speaking.

9 Latest Two: Award-Winning Olivia Colman

Though fans were going to miss Claire Foy terribly, it was cause for excitement to hear that Oscar winner Olivia Colman would be her replacement. Colman’s performance is a natural continuation of Foy’s, with the added element of unseen years that have allowed Elizabeth to really settle into her role.

The second two seasons offer more focus on characters other than Elizabeth but the moments that center on the Queen and her point of view are powerful due to Colman’s performance.

8 First Two: Matt Smith Playing Both Sides Of Philip

Matt Smith was almost too good in this role, making Philip have a sort of charm that made him likable at times, even when he was being quite awful. It worked for these earlier seasons, though, because audiences needed to understand why Elizabeth fell for him in the first place.

When things get rough in their marriage, he’s equally believable as essentially a selfish jerk. He does a good job of portraying Philip’s famous insensitive humor.

7 Latest Two: A More Reserved Philip

The extraordinarily talented Tobias Menzies replaced Matt Smith in season two as Prince Philip. Seasons 3 and 4 shifted away from the first two seasons’ focus on the marital woes between Elizabeth and Philip and focused more on their roles as royals and parents.

In these seasons, Philip tries to find his way but has settled down significantly since we’ve last seen him. He’s also more focused on offering support to Elizabeth and keeping his family in line.

6 First Two: Vanessa Kirby’s Performance

Vanessa Kirby introduced American audiences, many of whom didn’t know much about the British royal family, to Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister. Kirby’s performance lays the groundwork for Margaret’s character and makes the audience feel sympathy for this free spirit whose circumstances are often controlled by her sister’s position.

She and Foy have a lot of great scenes together where the sisters alternately clash and lean on one another.

5 Latest Two: Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter was the perfect choice to play an older Princess Margaret. She brings a mixture of swagger and vulnerability to the role that easily fills in the gaps of the years between Kirby’s performance and her own.

She portrays both the resignation of Margaret in her middle-aged years, as well as the cracks that have formed due to struggles within her marriage.

4 First Two: Winston Churchill

John Lithgow’s portrayal of Winston Churchill was a highlight of the first two seasons. His interactions with Elizabeth have them both grow as individuals, as they challenge and learn from one another.

It’s always fascinating to see such a famous figure brought to life by a talented actor and The Crown did it expertly.

3 Latest Two: Elizabeth And Philip’s Children

With Elizabeth’s children being grown in seasons three and four, there was a greater host of characters and stories to dive into. It also brought Erin Doherty and Josh O’Connor into the fold. Doherty’s depiction of Princess Anne is really enjoyable, and her accent is spot-on.

Meanwhile, O’Connor gets a lot of storyline as Prince Charles, the heir to the throne and a rather complicated young man. His discomfort within his own family is shown in season 3, and his awful behavior in his marriage to Diana is a major focus of season 4.

2 First Two: Elizabeth Growing Into Her New Role

The first two seasons have more of a clear main character in Queen Elizabeth II. Viewers follow her as she gets married, goes on her first solo tour, and learns of her father’s passing.

They then accompany her through her coronation and learning the ropes as a monarch. Her tumultuous marriage with Philip is also a focus, and Claire Foy handles it all well, inspiring pity and ire.

1 Latest Two: Princess Diana

Fans were eagerly awaiting Princess Diana’s storyline on the show. Of course, The Crown didn’t disappoint, as it rarely does. Emma Corrin shined in the role and did a beautiful job paying tribute to Princess Diana. She captured the youth, the romanticism, the ambition, the pain, the loneliness, and the love that this woman embodied.

An important part of her character is showcased in season 4, with a focus on what a wonderful mother Diana famously was. Elizabeth Debicki appears to be an excellent choice to play Diana in the upcoming seasons, but Corrin will be missed.

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