The Crown - Power and the Royal Struggle

Storyline

Season 2 deepens the portrayal of Queen Elizabeth's rule as she faces crises of confidence both as a monarch and as a wife. The tension between tradition and modernization forms the core of the narrative. It explores political upheaval, the pres'ss growing power, and the personal struggles of a woman bound to her crown above all else.

Tags

Tagline

A queen's strength is tested by the world - and by her heart.

Trivia

• This season marks Claire Foy's final appearance as Queen Elizabeth before Olivia Colman took over in Season 3.
• The season covers real-life events like the Profumo affair and the Suez Crisis aftermath.
• Filming took place in multiple historic UK estates to ensure accuracy.

Goofs

• Some dates for royal tours are depicted earlier than they occurred.
• A scene shows a model of a plane not introduced until years later.

Quotes

• "We all wear a crown, but some are heavier than others."
• "History was not made by those who did nothing."

Crazy_credits

• The closing credits include an orchestral variation of the serie's main theme by Hans Zimmer.

Connections

• Continuation of The Crown Season 1 2016, leading directly into The Crown Season 3 2019 with a new cast.

Soundtracks

• Composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams and Hans Zimmer, featuring elegant and emotional orchestral compositions reflecting monarchy and duty.