NetflixThe Crown (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series maintains a largely neutral stance by meticulously exploring the multifaceted challenges and personal sacrifices inherent in the British monarchy, balancing critiques of its anachronistic nature and human cost with an appreciation for its historical significance and the concept of duty.
The series maintains traditional casting, reflecting the historical figures of the British Royal Family without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the historical context and personal lives of the monarchy, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The Crown features LGBTQ+ representation, primarily through Anthony Blunt, whose homosexuality is depicted as a secret and a source of vulnerability for blackmail. While this reflects the historical prejudice of the era, the show portrays his complex character without condemning his identity, resulting in a neutral overall impact on LGBTQ+ themes.
The film consistently portrays Christianity, particularly Anglicanism, as a foundational and often positive force in the lives of the British Royal Family, especially Queen Elizabeth II. While acknowledging institutional challenges and personal struggles with faith, the narrative emphasizes the Queen's deep personal faith as a source of strength, duty, and moral guidance, aligning with the virtues of the faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Crown is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the British Royal Family and political history. All major characters are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, with no instances of a character established as one gender being depicted as another.
The Crown is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the British royal family and associated historical events. All major and minor historical characters, whose race is well-documented as white, are portrayed by actors of the same race, aligning with historical accuracy.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.6
8.2
Critic Ratings
8.1
N/A
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