The Crown Season 5 Is a Compelling Prelude to Tragedy

How much do you care about a yacht? That’s a big question to bear in mind as you watch the fifth season of Netflix’s The Crown (premiering November 9), which makes heavy thematic use of the SS Britannia, the former cruising vessel of the British royal family. In the show’s heavy-handed metaphor, Britannia represents the monarchy itself: a grand old thing, beloved by a few and seen as an unnecessary, and even appalling, indulgence by many more. Just as this stately ship is showing its age, so too is Queen Elizabeth II, now played with perk and pepper by Imelda… Read Full Article