The Crown: 10 best episodes of Netflix drama so far, ranked
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Scientia Potentia Est" – season one, episode seven A handful of Crown episodes illustrate that being a part of the royal family has, in fact, hindered their development in ways you wouldn’t expect. "Hyde Park Corner" – season one, episode two After a musty series premiere focused on the ailing King George, set largely in a very dank Buckingham Palace, episode two follows Elizabeth and Philip on their Commonwealth tour across four continents. "Marionettes" – season two, episode five It's the episodes of The Crown that pinpoint the little-known historical events that highlight its importance. "Vergangenheit" – season two, episode six This episode is an education, a detailed look at what has gone down as one of the royal family's darkest secrets.