The Crown is the series about the reign of Elizabeth II and allows us to learn more about aspects of her life and family that seemed forgotten.
These are difficult times for the monarch with the most years of service in the UK; Your name and that of your family members have been very much in the media in recent months, however, it is not the first time that the foundations of the British monarchy have been shaken and the image of some of its members has been severely damaged.
- The series.
- Although it may seem like an ode to the monarchy.
- Presents the viewer with a much closer point of view than would be expected.
- Far from showing us the queen as an ideal.
- Something the monarchy wanted to sell.
- Brings us closer together.
- To a much more humane character than one could imagine.
- A character who is not so far from us and who.
- However.
- Has found himself in a privileged and sometimes very heavy position.
The viewer will be plunged into a sea of doubt; you won’t know if you sympathize with the queen or if you sometimes hate her. The series is not positioned much, but it has a certain conservative air that, still, is neither uncomfortable nor irritating, as it allows the viewer to adopt his own posture. The Crown shows the characters and not so much the ideological problems.
The image of the monarchy, in much of the world, is seen as something out of date, worthy of the Middle Ages and not part of the contemporary world, however, we must not forget that in many countries it is still very present. whether we like it or not, it is part of our past, our present and, apparently, also of our future.
For the most skeptical or Republican viewer, seeing The Crown can be difficult, yet the series presents us with the other side of the coin, that of a family that, despite its privileges, must face a difficult task from birth.
More specifically, it shows a woman that she cannot choose her destiny, she can only adapt to it and the demands placed on her. Although not charismatic, Elizabeth II had no choice but to bear the weight of a crown that was not originally intended for her.
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The monarchies went through different phases and those that managed to survive had to adapt in the best possible way, from absolutism to parliamentary monarchy, to eventually become a mere ornament, a mere decorative element that, although privileged, has little vote or vote.
Monarchies somehow end up becoming entertainment for people, an excuse to make covers in the pink press, while their institutional work is delegated to high school.
The Crown explores all these phases of change, from the moment a member of the royal family, such as Elizabeth II’s own father, is forced to assume a position for which he was not prepared, to the impact that public opinion has on them.
The series attempts to portray Elizabeth II closely. Thus, he introduces us to a monarch with problems of empathy and assumes a position that was not hers from birth. The weight of the crown is greater than any human being can imagine; palatial life involves not only luxuries, but responsibilities, obligations and, of course, sacrifices.
The series invites us to follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth II, who, assuming an unexpected reign, has faced very complex situations.
After facing World War II and the times when Republicanism began to flourish in Europe, the British monarch had no choice but to reinvent the image that royalty projected in the world.
The series explores all these changes, transitions and the crown’s relations with the various politicians that emerged during the reign; of the more conservatives like Winston Churchill, to the most critical governments of the monarchy, such as the one that led Harold Wilson, Elizabeth II faced adversity from her first steps as sovereign, she was forced to reinvent a system that could no longer be anchored in the past.
In turn, some characters that would at the time be seen as “the black sheep” of the royal family take on special relevance. Thus, we explored Edward VIII’s abdication, Princess Margaret’s scandals and the family of The Duke of Edinburgh himself.
The queen will have to face her own feelings for the crown; you will have to make decisions that could eventually pit you against with your own family for the survival of the kingdom.
The Crown ends up putting the viewer in a very objective mood, to a point where they don’t know whether to love or hate the monarch and the rest of his family. The documentation behind the series is rooted in the history books and the tabloid press. Therefore, there is a feeling of ambiguity and the difficulty of adopting such or such a position, or of sticking to a character.
As we have already said, the monarchy, from one moment to the next, has become the greatest entertainment power for the masses (at best). Among exiles and beheadings, the monarchs saw their power in danger; therefore, some monarchies, such as the British one, have been subjected to public opinion.
Elizabeth II was the first monarch to televise a coronation, removing in part the idyllic and divine factor that royalty had until now. The same happened with the wedding of Princess Margaret, both events applauded and televised by the attending public.
However, when they decide to present the audience as a “normal” family, their image begins to weaken. Is it the right normality for royalty?
One way or another, each royal family has counselors who sometimes press the right button; but at other times they end up triggering an ordeal. A judgment that, in the midst of communicative immediacy, can become a crucial piece in favor of Republican ideas.
That’s exactly what happened to the British royal family after deciding to record a documentary about their palace life, which inevitably reminds us of the decisions made by other monarchies, such as the Spanish one, which seemed like a good attempt at rapprochement with people ended up burying them.
Despite its conservative air, The Crown mocks an outdated and sometimes absurd protocol, immerse yourself in the life of a monarch who managed to maintain mystery even in the 21st century.
In addition to the technical quality and the script, the performances stand out and make it a sublime series. While it is already difficult to characterize a real character known to the masses, it is even more difficult to do so at different times and by different actors.
Despite the change in cast, the cast managed to internalize the speeches, voices and gestures of those who played the same character in previous seasons.
Although I’m a convinced Republican, I couldn’t help but get carried away with the series, at a time when you feel like you understand, in a way, the protagonist.
In a way, the Crown presents our point of view and allows us to take a very objective position, not everything is black or white, not everything is good or bad, there are infinite nuances and all this with great success, with a solid script and excellent interpretations.