The Big Picture

  • The final episodes of The Crown lack the original luster of the earlier seasons, losing focus on the evolution of Queen Elizabeth after the overshadowing of Princess Diana's story.
  • The show spends too much time on the relationship between Prince William and Kate Middleton, which isn't interesting enough to sustain this half of the season.
  • Part 2's standout episode centers around Princess Margaret's health struggles, with glimpses of Elizabeth's careful facade beginning to dissolve.