The Crown
Season 5
10 listed hours · 2016–2023 · Netflix
From the desk
How this season is filed
Peter Morgan's royal serial as a wardrobe argument: Claire Foy's steel, Olivia Colman's hush, Imelda Staunton's weight — and the Diana years the carpet still treats as a live wire.
TV Flash files Season 5 of The Crown (2016–2023) on Netflix as a mid listed season (5; 5 of 6) — 10 listed hours, 2022-11-09 from “Queen Victoria Syndrome” (S05E01) to “Decommissioned” (S05E10). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.
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S05E01 Queen Victoria Syndrome
A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen`s reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.
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S05E02 The System
Prince Phillip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.
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S05E03 Mou Mou
In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.
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S05E04 Annus Horribilis
Between a fire at Windsor Castle the tensions in her children`s marriages, the Queen commemorated and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.
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S05E05 The Way Ahead
Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.
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S05E06 Ipatiev House
Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen`s support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Phillip.
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S05E07 No Woman's Land
As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.
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S05E08 Gunpowder
The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.
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S05E09 Couple 31
The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.
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S05E10 Decommissioned
After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.
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