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The Crown S5E2 — The System

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The Crown•Season 5•Episode 2

The System

7.5/10 · 3,676 votesNov 9, 202250 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

Directed byJessica Hobbs

Written byPeter Morgan

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Imelda Staunton

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Queen Elizabeth II

Jonathan Pryce

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Lesley Manville

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Princess Margaret

Dominic West

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Episode Summary

"The System" is episode 2 of The Crown season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 3,676 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jessica Hobbs and written by Peter Morgan, it aired on November 9, 2022.

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