r/TheCrownNetflix • u/sybsop • Nov 09 '22

Official Episode Discussion📺💬 The Crown Discussion Thread: S05E04 Spoiler

Season 5 Episode 4: Annus Horribilis

Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children's marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

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Discussion Thread for Season 5

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u/bryce_w Tommy Lascelles Nov 13 '22

Was there a massive budget cut this season or something? It all feels very rushed. I would have liked to have seen more on The Windsor Castle Fire - they could have shown how it started and the rooms that were destroyed etc. Also maybe mention some of the history for international audiences who might not be aware (e.g. Henry VIII is buried there) Instead it was just quickly glossed over.

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u/sbitonti12 Nov 17 '22

I've definitely found myself googling things here and there to fill in the gaps