10 Best Episodes Of The Crown

7. Vergangenheit (S2E6)

Olivia Colman The Crown
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The Duke of Windsor's infamous abdication from the throne was a pivotal story arc that the series explored in great detail in the first season, but it all comes to a head in this cracker. Campaigning hard for his return to the UK and return to official royal duties, the Duke seems to be on the brink of returning to the fold. That is until the Queen receives information which changes everything.

Those of you who are familiar with the excellent documentary 'The Nazi King' will have some background knowledge here, with the former King somewhat divided as to where his loyalties truly lied during World War II. It proves to be the last straw for the Duke of Windsor's hopes, with an explosive confrontation with the Queen delivered in epic style.

Claire Foy and Alex Jennings execute the interesting dynamic to perfection, with the Queen's mixed emotions present throughout, while Jennings perfects the passive aggressive and arrogant nature that contributed to his fall from grace.

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