The Crown
Based on an award-winning play ("The Audience") by showrunner Peter Morgan, this lavish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century.
Media Type: TV Show
Genres: Drama, History
Educational Topics: Modern European History
Grade Level: High School
Key Episode: "Smoke and Mirrors" (Season 1, Episode 5)
Teaching Activity Idea: Track political and cultural changes across decades in the series.
Discussion Questions: How did post-WWII Britain evolve socially and politically?
Rating: TV-MA
Streaming: Netflix
