The Crown
The Crown is a historical drama series delivered through six seasons and a total of 60 episodes spanning the years 1947 to 2005. Inspired by real events, the series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and her family, highlighting personal and political situations that affected her reign.
Created by principal writer Peter Morgan and produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix, the season aired between 2016 and 2023. [1, 2]
References
[1] https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crown_(TV_series)
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Introduction to The Crown
Clip 1: The Crown, S4, E1
Margaret Thatcher's final meeting with the Queen after resigning from office. An exploration of recognizing our effect on a situation and taking accountability for missteps, through the lens of self-compassion.
Clip 2: The Crown, S4, E4: Part One
The Queen is trying to identify her favorite child. Her conversation with Anne is center-stage in this exploration. Part One focuses on noticing bids for support and interacting with someone else's reality.
Clip 3: The Crown, S4, E4: Part Two
A continuation of Clip 2: The Queen's conversation with Anne. Part Two of the exploration focuses on the act of "turning toward" as means of developing trust and closeness.