Season Analysis

The Crown

Season 3 Analysis

Season Woke Score

out of 10

Season Overview

As the 1960s and '70s unfold, the royal family contends with conflict and betrayal while striving to uphold tradition in the face of an evolving world.

Season Review

Season 3 moves the Royal Family into the turbulent 1960s and 70s, portraying the institution as increasingly detached from the modern world. The narrative focuses on the internal decay of the Monarchy, framing tradition as a source of emotional repression rather than a source of national strength. While the production maintains historical accuracy in casting and setting, it consistently highlights the dysfunction of the family unit and the perceived irrelevance of their heritage. The season balances this institutional critique with a surprisingly respectful depiction of personal faith during times of existential crisis.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics3/10

Casting remains historically authentic to the time period. The narrative emphasizes class struggle and the divide between the elite and the working class, particularly during the Aberfan disaster, without forced modern diversity quotas.

Oikophobia5/10

The British Monarchy is depicted as an icy, outdated, and psychologically damaging institution. The script frequently suggests that the family's adherence to tradition is a burden on the nation and a cause of personal misery.

Feminism6/10

The Queen and Princess Anne are portrayed as the only characters with emotional fortitude. The men, specifically Prince Philip and Prince Charles, are depicted as fragile, whining, or undergoing constant identity crises in the shadow of the women.

LGBTQ+2/10

Sexual identity remains a minor, historically-grounded background element. There is no presence of modern gender theory or ideological lecturing regarding alternative lifestyles.

Anti-Theism2/10

Faith is presented as a necessary and positive force for the human spirit. An entire episode is dedicated to a character finding meaning and guidance through the church after failing to find fulfillment in scientific achievements.