Season 3 was something of a slow starter, where a lot of change happened and change that took a while to get used to and accept. The first episode "Olding" had a feel of too much change too soon. This was disappointing seeing how good Seasons 1 and 2 were, where the best episodes were absolutely outstanding. But there was hope, as there are examples of shows that have seasons that start off slow but get better when given a chance.
Am so glad at sticking with Season 3, because despite not being too enthralled by "Olding" and "Margaretology" it does get a lot better. Like Seasons 1 and 2 the best episodes are also outstanding. "Tywysog Cymru", while not quite as special as "Aberfan", is one of the outstanding episodes. Really did love the character development of Charles and how he was portrayed and they are the main selling points of an episode that is representative of how much Season 3 improved so quickly.
"Tywysog Cymru", as always for 'The Crown', is very well made visually. The very meaning of elegant and sumptuous in the settings and costumes that are true to period and atmospherically shot. The music for me wasn't too intrusive or low-key and was beautiful scoring on its own. The main theme is not easy to forget.
Writing probes a lot of thought and is never less than intriguing and emotionally investable, it never veers into soap-opera land and doesn't sound too modern. The different viewpoints were really insightful, sensitive and thought-probing. The story is very absorbing, although it is not fast paced it's also never dull, and it it is intensely and poignantly handled. Not as devastating as "Aberfan", but it is certainly not an episode that left me cold emotionally. The final scene is one of the show's most touching final scenes, and 'The Crown' often delivered on great endings.
Charles' character development is insightful and made me see him (a controversial figure in the royal family) in a different light, coming over as a real person and not a stock figure or one-dimensional. The acting is without issues, with Josh O'Connor giving one of the best performances of the season in a very nuanced performance. Particularly in the final scene. Olivia Colman becomes more and more settled with each episode, was one of those that didn't warm to her at first but she is more relaxed and less over-firm (even if Claire Foy had a warmer presence). Charles Dance continues to be perfect casting for Mountbatten.
In conclusion, outstanding. 10/10.
Am so glad at sticking with Season 3, because despite not being too enthralled by "Olding" and "Margaretology" it does get a lot better. Like Seasons 1 and 2 the best episodes are also outstanding. "Tywysog Cymru", while not quite as special as "Aberfan", is one of the outstanding episodes. Really did love the character development of Charles and how he was portrayed and they are the main selling points of an episode that is representative of how much Season 3 improved so quickly.
"Tywysog Cymru", as always for 'The Crown', is very well made visually. The very meaning of elegant and sumptuous in the settings and costumes that are true to period and atmospherically shot. The music for me wasn't too intrusive or low-key and was beautiful scoring on its own. The main theme is not easy to forget.
Writing probes a lot of thought and is never less than intriguing and emotionally investable, it never veers into soap-opera land and doesn't sound too modern. The different viewpoints were really insightful, sensitive and thought-probing. The story is very absorbing, although it is not fast paced it's also never dull, and it it is intensely and poignantly handled. Not as devastating as "Aberfan", but it is certainly not an episode that left me cold emotionally. The final scene is one of the show's most touching final scenes, and 'The Crown' often delivered on great endings.
Charles' character development is insightful and made me see him (a controversial figure in the royal family) in a different light, coming over as a real person and not a stock figure or one-dimensional. The acting is without issues, with Josh O'Connor giving one of the best performances of the season in a very nuanced performance. Particularly in the final scene. Olivia Colman becomes more and more settled with each episode, was one of those that didn't warm to her at first but she is more relaxed and less over-firm (even if Claire Foy had a warmer presence). Charles Dance continues to be perfect casting for Mountbatten.
In conclusion, outstanding. 10/10.