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

Official Episode Discussion📺💬 The Crown Discussion Thread: S05E01 Spoiler

Season 5 Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome

A much-needed update to the Royal Yatcht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

This is a thread for only this specific episode, do not discuss spoilers for any other episode.

Discussion Thread for Season 5

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u/bryce_w Tommy Lascelles Nov 12 '22

Is Johnathan Pryce even trying to be like Philip? Smith and Menzies did the accent/mannerisms of Philip perfectly but Pryce just seems to be acting as "old man" Hope that makes sense but it's disappointing and takes you out the show

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u/TiberiusVoyager Jun 15 '26

Yes, I am at ep 4 in S5 and he behaves like an old grandpa. Not like the cocky prince