Once again, terrific. We are on the verge of Elizabeth's coronation. Prince Philip is trying to find his place. He is blocked at every turn because of tradition and pageantry. Elizabeth feels for him and gives him the chairmanship of the committee to plan the big event, with some caveats (like, don't do anything). He is trying to be a man's man while playing second fiddle to the queen. He isn't even called King. Anyway, this is a marvelous presentation of British self indulgence and cruelty. We also get another look at Edward and Wallace. He is forced through loyalty to his wife to sit out the coronation. He is treated cruelly and given no respect, even after seventeen years. We also have the fate of Queen Mary. Cinematography is breathtaking again with some amazing shots within Westminster Abbey. Excellent series.
Review of Smoke and Mirrors
