Four wonderful seasons in, I can still say that this is hands-down the best episode of a show that has literally never made a bad episode. Still, Aberfan shines above the rest. It's a defining moment for the show but also for television generally. 10 years ago, I don't think anyone could've imagined but just a decade later, television would look like this. I think this is an episode that will be taught in film and television courses, much like episode 8 in the Twin Peaks revival which I also recently rewatched. This is yet another career-defining performance for Colman and it affirms that this new Queen was the perfect choice to continue Foy's legacy and indeed engineer her very own. Her performance was just as good if not better than anything Foy ever did on the show. Her understated, somber performance reflected so perfectly the likeness of the Queen herself. Brava.
Review of Aberfan
