<P> The first season was released on Netflix on November 4 , 2016 , while the second was released on December 8 , 2017 . The Crown has received widespread acclaim , with critics praising the cast 's performances , direction , writing , cinematography , production values , and the relatively accurate historical accounts of Queen Elizabeth 's reign . Significant praise in the first season was directed towards the performances of Foy in the leading role and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill . The series has received several industry nominations and awards , including winning Best Actress and Best Actor at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards for Foy and Lithgow , respectively , and receiving thirteen nominations for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards , including Outstanding Drama Series . </P>
<P> The first season was released on Netflix on November 4 , 2016 , while the second was released on December 8 , 2017 . The Crown has received widespread acclaim , with critics praising the cast 's performances , direction , writing , cinematography , production values , and the relatively accurate historical accounts of Queen Elizabeth 's reign . Significant praise in the first season was directed towards the performances of Foy in the leading role and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill . The series has received several industry nominations and awards , including winning Best Actress and Best Actor at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards for Foy and Lithgow , respectively , and receiving thirteen nominations for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards , including Outstanding Drama Series . </P>
when does second series of the crown start
when does second series of the crown start
December 8 , 2017
December 8 , 2017