Avalanche
- Episode aired Nov 15, 2020
- TV-MA
- 49m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
3.6K
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Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.
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Did you know
- TriviaDiana actually did present Charles with a videotape of "The Phantom of the Opera" for their seventh wedding anniversary, though the video has never been publicly viewable. It is unclear if she sang "All I Ask of You" or only danced to it. The video was also reportedly the entire show, with Diana only appearing for that song.
- GoofsBesides Princess Diana and Prince Charles, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, also stood beside Maj. Hugh Lindsay's wife Sarah, at the RAF Northolt tarmac. Both women were pregnant at the time.
- Quotes
Princess Anne: The majority of marriages survive because the majority of people aren't fantasists. They are realists and accept the imperfect reality of being human.
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Opening thoughts: Avalanche" continues the character development of Charles and Diana and also their marriage. Regardless of whether it's true to the facts or not, which was never going to be an issue actually as somebody who always judges something on their own merits (always have and always will do), "Avalanche" is a wonderful episode on its own in pretty much almost every area. Season 4 started off a little uncertain, but did get better and better and this is an example of how much it grew in quality.
Bad things: There is not much wrong here actually, but to me occasionally the pace could have been a little tighter, but that was not a major issue for me.
Good things: Not when everything else was so good. Emma Corrin is an emotional powerhouse as Diana, very poignant performance. Josh O'Connor continues to shine as Charles, bringing out Charles' conflict of choosing royal duty or following his heart with a lot of nuance and in a way where his point of view is understood. Their chemistry is sheer magic and they succeed brilliantly at showing Diana and Charles as complicated, damaged people and that their marriage is likewise.
Furthermore, as ever the production values are superb. The production and costume design are both classy and sumptuous, but it's the photography that stands out in this regard. The music is not overbearing or low key. The scripting is thought provoking and intriguing, uncompromising yet sensitive in its handling of this subject without descending into melodrama.
Also doing well in showing more than one point of view and in a way where all are understandable. The storytelling continues to advance and while deliberate it is also very absorbing and emotional. The second half did break my heart emotionally and it was hard not to sympathise with Diana, without feeling like you had to do so.
Concluding thoughts: In conclusion, wonderful.
9/10.
Opening thoughts: Avalanche" continues the character development of Charles and Diana and also their marriage. Regardless of whether it's true to the facts or not, which was never going to be an issue actually as somebody who always judges something on their own merits (always have and always will do), "Avalanche" is a wonderful episode on its own in pretty much almost every area. Season 4 started off a little uncertain, but did get better and better and this is an example of how much it grew in quality.
Bad things: There is not much wrong here actually, but to me occasionally the pace could have been a little tighter, but that was not a major issue for me.
Good things: Not when everything else was so good. Emma Corrin is an emotional powerhouse as Diana, very poignant performance. Josh O'Connor continues to shine as Charles, bringing out Charles' conflict of choosing royal duty or following his heart with a lot of nuance and in a way where his point of view is understood. Their chemistry is sheer magic and they succeed brilliantly at showing Diana and Charles as complicated, damaged people and that their marriage is likewise.
Furthermore, as ever the production values are superb. The production and costume design are both classy and sumptuous, but it's the photography that stands out in this regard. The music is not overbearing or low key. The scripting is thought provoking and intriguing, uncompromising yet sensitive in its handling of this subject without descending into melodrama.
Also doing well in showing more than one point of view and in a way where all are understandable. The storytelling continues to advance and while deliberate it is also very absorbing and emotional. The second half did break my heart emotionally and it was hard not to sympathise with Diana, without feeling like you had to do so.
Concluding thoughts: In conclusion, wonderful.
9/10.
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Nov 19, 2023
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- Filming locations
- New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, England, UK(Royal Opera House interior)
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- Runtime49 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1
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