Season 1 (2016)
As a young Elizabeth becomes Queen, she must manage major political issues and personal matters, which often clash in ways she never imagined.
Episodes: 10
Star Cast: Claire Foy , Matt Smith , Vanessa Kirby , Jeremy Northam ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Wolferton Splash
Air Date: 2016-11-04
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Ep.2 Hyde Park Corner
Air Date: 2016-11-04
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
Ep.3 Windsor
Air Date: 2016-11-04
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Ep.4 Act of God
Air Date: 2016-11-04
When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
Ep.5 Smoke and Mirrors
Air Date: 2016-11-04
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
Ep.6 Gelignite
Air Date: 2016-11-04
Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
Ep.7 Scientia Potentia Est
Air Date: 2016-11-04
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
Ep.8 Pride & Joy
Air Date: 2016-11-04
Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.
Ep.9 Assassins
Air Date: 2016-11-04
As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
Ep.10 Gloriana
Air Date: 2016-11-04
Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.
