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I felt that the first episode of the fourth season of the acclaimed Netflix series was a very effective start. It saw the end of one of the show’s most important characters, and set up the two new players at this point of the British Royal Saga: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Lady Diana Spencer. I will admit at the moment I’m not quite feeling the performance and emotion of Gillian Anderson and Emma Corrin in their roles as Thatcher & Diana respectively, but I can see where they’re going for things to come, with Thatcher’s role defined as the iron woman that’ll clash with Queen Elizabeth, and Diana as the sweet-hearted, quirky girl that catches the heart of Prince Charles. Exciting stuff that’s sure to win the audience over, especially those who are familiar with history.
Props also to Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles, who gives the role and character more dimension than previous season. Given what’s to come this season I hope to see this continue. I also appreciate how Erin Doherty’s role as Princess Anne is expanded here with her own stories & troubles, allowing a previously neglected character to shine. If I had to give any negatives, it’s more in the technical with tons of in-your-face, uncomfortable close up camera shots of characters. But one could say it’s a deliberate artistic choice because the characters themselves are uncomfortable, especially in regards to the end of that aforementioned major character.
All in all, I feel it’s good start to the season, with lots to anticipate, speculate and be excited for. It’s sure to be a draw for the Netflix audience, history buffs, and everything in-between.
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