The Crown: Season 2 [Blu-ray]

Season 2 of The Crown takes the young Queen Elizabeth II through the late 1950s into the early 1960s, a time of incident and change for her realms and for her own family. As with Season 1, it is easy to get swept up into the drama of the episodes and mistake them for actual history. While the writers and developers of the series have done an admirable job of researching the period, no one will ever know whether some private conversations between the Queen and her ministers or family members as depicted in The Crown bear much if any resemblance to what must have really occurred. In other words, enjoy The Crown, but remember, it's drama.The drama starts off with a roar in Episode 1, which deals with the Suez Crisis of 1956 and with what is depicted as the continuing strained relationship between the queen and her husband. Successive episodes deal with a partial resolution of those strains, more difficulties involving the Queen's sister Princess Margaret, and with the Queen's adjustments to the monarchy's role in a rapidly changing world. The careers of the two Prime Ministers who served in those years, Anthony Eden and Harold Macmillan, are well depicted, along with their personal and family issues.The episodes I enjoyed most are "Vergangenheit," which deals with the Queen and her Government's discovery of the truth behind some of the Duke of Windsor's activities before and during World War II, "Dear Mrs. Kennedy," depicting the visit of President and Mrs. Kennedy to the Queen in 1962 as well as the Queen's own dealings with the new leader of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, "Paterfamilias," a sad and painful look at Prince Charles' rough initiation into the world of schoolboys at Gordonstoun, with flashbacks to Prince Philip's own difficult years there, and "Mystery Man," covering the Profumo Scandal of 1962 which brought down the Macmillan Government and (according to the writers) led to more strains in the Queen's marriage.While the accuracy of The Crown's depiction of the relationship between the Queen and her husband can never be known by anyone outside their close circle, the series continues to be well-written and beautifully depicted. I look forward to the next seasons with bated breath.

This is a bootleg copy. I can not get CC on it. The quality is not good. I am a good Amazon Customer and I am shocked they would sell bootleg copies of DVDs.

I am not a full time royal watcher usually preferring historical dramas. I love this series and can not wait for season three.Everything about "The Crown" is well done. I live in a rural area and need DVDs due unreliable internet. These came on time, well packaged,and reasonably priced. I have only one small complaint. On the first disk there was one small flaw that caused a brief hang up.Not a major objection just something to be noted.

First, let me start by stating that this is not a bootleg product. I mention this because, at the time of this posting, "The Crown - Season 2" has a low rating due to one star reviews claiming this is a bootleg product. The reasoning behind this was that, at the time of their early postings, the release date wasn't out yet. The release date is now out, and this is it. Next, I gathered some information, off of Amazon.co.uk, to give you more details about this product. I hope you find this helpful.Product DescriptionThe Crown, created by Peter Morgan, follows Queen Elizabeth through the late 1950s and early ‘60s as she struggles to navigate a world that’s changing around her. She must face the challenges of a new era, from the Suez Canal crisis to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, while preserving both the monarchy and her marriage.Special Features• The Royal Rules of Etiquette featurette• Horses and Hounds: The Queen’s Companions featurette• Fact or Fiction with Robert Lacey featurette• Fact or Fiction: Breaking Down the Pivotal Scandals featurette (Blu-ray exclusive)• Teatime Trivia on Every Episode (Blu-ray exclusive)This is WMG again. Apparently, the "Teatime Trivia" feature is a pop-up with trivia about the Royal family and the making of the show.

I'm enjoying the second season of The Crown just as much as the first season. I wasn't sure the series would be my cup of tea but another Anglophile convinced me to give it a try. The acting is wonderful, and I've especially enjoyed scenes of Scotland as well when the family travels there. As an American, I can enjoy the royals at a distance, and I admit guilty pleasure at following the sightings of Harry's family now. I don't have to take part in supporting them financially! Anyway, The Crown is a top notch choice for anyone interested in knowing more about the royal history of the Windsors and the rise and fall of The British Empire.

I remember all of the events from the news during Queen Elizabeth's reign and now a look behind the scenes. More than was in the papers! Fascinating and at the end of year 2, she has only been Queen for 10 years, so more to come. We watched 3 or 4 segments a night - it was over way too soon! Love it.

Season one was interesting but not enough to make me buy season two. I watched this because I got it as gift for someone else. Wow! The writers got it right. They captured the humanity of people who didn't really appear all that human to me before. Definitely inspired binge watching.

THE CROWN 2 works so well because it focuses so tellingly on the tensions behind the glamorous facade. Here, often movingly, is a young Queen still finding her way - stability surely so important after the world recently came so close to tearing itself apart (several monarchies toppled in the process).With insight, the spotlight dwells on crises that pose such a threat. Just as Albert with Victoria, Philip initially feels straitjacketed by protocol - fiercely resenting being regarded by the Establishment as a foreign outsider. Here is a marriage seemingly coming apart, rumours beginning to circulate. Adding to problems are sister Margaret's increasingly erratic lifestyle, Prime Minister Eden's disastrous Suez policy causing Britain's standing in the world to plummet. Not helping at all are the Queen's stuffy speech writers causing her to utter platitudes totally divorced from reality - a much more personal approach long overdue. So much else besides - including major cover-ups of the Duke of Windsor's Nazi links, certain key Royals suspected of involvement in major sex scandals.No happy ever aftering here, but much to provoke thought. Historical accuracy has occasionally been questioned. However much that may be so, THE CROWN may well encourage even greater respect for an institution that, despite all its faults, does help create stability in a world crying out for some. The Queen, herself, a major reason why this is so.Ten hour long episodes. No expense spared, but arguably more impact made by emphasis on the human aspects. Claire Foy and Matt Smith have justifiably been acclaimed for their portrayals of Elizabeth and Philip. Acting is generally impressive (although some could look more like the people they portray).Interesting bonuses about Royal Etiquette + the horses and dogs in whose company the Queen may well be most at ease.

We have just finished watching season 1 and season 2. Just couldn’t put it down. Amazing. I am a royalist so I loved everything about it. Of course we don’t know what was true and what was embellished for television. So it finished in 1964. Loads left to go. Just how that they do many more programmes. I’d order them nowJust read that seasons 3 and 4 currently being made for release sometime next year. As expected a new cast. Does anyone know if it’s acailable on amazon as a dvd as soon as it’s on Netflix or do I have to wait

Without hesitation I have to say that this is the best TV series I have ever watched and in all aspects: plot/ acting/ scenography/ special effects. Claire Foy is absolutely superb in her role as queen but really the same can be said of the actors depicting the principal characters. A special mention for the person( unfortunately I forget the name) playing the Duke of Windsor / former King Edward in his portrayal of the twisted / really despicable personality of this historical figure. Thank God for the UK- and the world- that he was forced to abdicate.I can only add an appeal to the director and scriptwriter of the next season- keep up the good work.

A clever and frank series that demystifies the institution of monarchy through excellent performances, a literate script, and first rate production values. Monarchy is such an odd concept and The Crown shows the warts and all reality behind the privilege and questionable deference it entails when the full and flawed reality of the characters become evident. Foy & Smith are particularly impressive but the overall feeling engendered is why on earth do we support such an institution in which only The Queen really behaves appropriately? And why do we listen to the we’ll-meaning but simplistic pronouncements of her extended ill-educated family? Watching The Crown reinforces my misgivings about the institution more and more. Still it’s certainly entertaining in its expensive way and I’d not wish to see Corbynites replace the lot of them either...

After watching the ten episodes here one really felt that Claire Foy was herself Her Majesty, as she played the Queen better than the Queen herself does. It's a lush production; with many quips, insights, worries, angst für etwas, and the decidedly long trip into ersatz history. And again, it's not really invention even if many of the characters wouldn't settle into Windsor or Buckingham Palace all that well. Once it was once said that telling the story is the best thing, but not the truth. Another saying tell the truth and you won't believe the story. Why should the truth spoil a good story and vice versa? Foy then really buckles the belt in this production. It's great television from Sony. But don't take my word for it. Though all I can say is Watch it.