Top Five Favorite Episodes of "THE CROWN" Season Two (2017)

 

Below is a list of my favorite episodes from Season Two of the Netflix series, "THE CROWN". Created by Peter Morgan, the series starred Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:

TOP FIVE FAVORITE EPISODES OF "THE CROWN" SEASON TWO (2017)

1. (2.05) "Marionettes" - After Queen Elizabeth II makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the British monarchy come under public attack by an outspoken liberal peer named Lord Altrincham.

2. (2.03) "Lisbon" - Palace insiders try to prevent the scandalous divorce of the Duke of Edinburgh's aide, Lieutenant-Commander Mike Parker, that could reflect poorly on the former and the monarchy. Prime Minister Anthony Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press over the Suez Crisis.

3. (2.09) "Paterfamilias" - Prince Philip insists that Prince Charles attend Gordonstoun, his alma mater in Scotland. Also, he reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there as a student.

4. (2.07) "Matrimonium" - A heartbreaking letter from former lover Peter Townsend spurs Princess Margaret to make a bold proposal to her current lover, photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones. The Queen has good news that causes complications for Margaret.

5. (2.02) "A Company of Men" - Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip during his five-month royal tour in the South Pacific. Meanwhile, Eden copes with ill health and international pressure to withdraw British troops from Egypt during the Suez Crisis.

"THE CROWN" Season Two (2017) Photo Gallery

 

Below are images from Season Two of the Netflix series, "THE CROWN". Created by Peter Morgan, the series starred Claire Foy and Matt Smith as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:



"THE CROWN" SEASON TWO (2017) Photo Gallery

"THE HOUR" Season One (2011) Episode Ranking

Below my a ranking of the Season One episodes from the BBC series, "THE HOUR". Created by Abi Morgan, the series starred Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai and Dominic West:



"THE HOUR" SEASON ONE (2011) EPISODE RANKING



1. (1.04) "Episode Four" - Journalist and co-presenter of the news magazine "The Hour", Freddie Lyon, disappears from the BBC office just as two huge news stories materialize. The newly confident anchorman Hector Madden takes command. The latter's affair with Bel and Hector's affair heats up with the show's producer, Isabel (Bel) Rowley.





2. (1.06) "Episode Six" - The team, under Clarence Fendley's leadership, prepares to air a controversial episode on the Suez Crisis. Hector and Bel must make a decision about their relationship. And Freddie finally learns the truth behind the death of debutante Ruth Elms.





3. (1.05) "Episode Five" - Parliamentary press liaison Angus McCain pressures "The Hour" team to toe the line concerning the Suez Crisis, but Freddie has other ideas. And Lix Storm, journalist and head of the foreign desk, helps Freddie with an important lead.





4. (1.02) "Episode Two" - With "The Hour" struggling, Bel and her team put all of their hopes on Hector's interview with an Egyptian diplomat. Freddie believes he may have found a clue to the mystery he is investigating.





5. (1.01) "Pilot" - In the series premiere, Bel and Freddie apply for jobs for a new BBC current affairs program, "The Hour". Meanwhile, Ruth, who is an old friend of Freddie's, asks him to investigate the murder of an university professor named Peter Darrallis.





6. (1.03) "Episode Three" - Freddie and Bel attend a weekend party at a country estate owned by Hector's father-in-law. Freddie sees the party as a chance to question Ruth's fiancé, actor Adam Le Ray. Bel and Hector and Bel struggle to contain their sexual attraction to each other.