Well I have meandered through this current series, just going through the motions of watching it because I have watched the other four series, but this episode was really, really fascinating.
Top marks to the actors who played Mohammed senior and Dodi. Al-Fayed's story (I know a lot was omitted, but this is 'The Crown' not 'Al-Fayed') is interesting, especially his fascination with the British Royal Family.
Although the RF aren't the focus in this storyline, when they do appear it isn't in a favourable light. Was the Queen really so rude to Al-Fayed at the polo? Their behaviour towards him at Villa Windsor?
Don't get me wrong, Mohammed wasn't portrayed as an angel either. He was shown to be rascist, controlling and someone used to getting his own way. However, it paves the way for the Al-Fayeds in subsequent episodes.
Top marks to the actors who played Mohammed senior and Dodi. Al-Fayed's story (I know a lot was omitted, but this is 'The Crown' not 'Al-Fayed') is interesting, especially his fascination with the British Royal Family.
Although the RF aren't the focus in this storyline, when they do appear it isn't in a favourable light. Was the Queen really so rude to Al-Fayed at the polo? Their behaviour towards him at Villa Windsor?
Don't get me wrong, Mohammed wasn't portrayed as an angel either. He was shown to be rascist, controlling and someone used to getting his own way. However, it paves the way for the Al-Fayeds in subsequent episodes.