A great and wholesome episode. I was engaged from start to end. The Crown comes full circle as it takes us back to how the show started with the Duke of Windsor from the earlier seasons. We see the old cast effortlessly ease into their roles. One of the reasons I love this show is to get glimmers into the rich past and see certain moments. We see life through the young and older eyes of Mohamed Al-Fayed.
But the star and heart of the episode to me was Sydney Johnson. A simple yet loyal man who won two influential men from different worlds. First he earned the respect from the Duke and later a wealthy man who also came from humble beginnings. Both saw the value in his loyalty and quality of service. It shows how quality and quiet dignity can win over almost anyone and gets you recognised. I liked the moment when Sydney was sick and it was Mohamed Al-Fayed who brought and served him tea. A gem of an episode.
But the star and heart of the episode to me was Sydney Johnson. A simple yet loyal man who won two influential men from different worlds. First he earned the respect from the Duke and later a wealthy man who also came from humble beginnings. Both saw the value in his loyalty and quality of service. It shows how quality and quiet dignity can win over almost anyone and gets you recognised. I liked the moment when Sydney was sick and it was Mohamed Al-Fayed who brought and served him tea. A gem of an episode.