Review of Olding

The Crown: Olding (2019)
Season 3, Episode 1
4/10
Queen Elizabeth Giving a Side Eye? I don't think that would ever happen.
18 November 2019
First episode review only. As I have enjoyed Olivia Colman in her previous roles, I'm not yet feeling her representation of The Queen is at all valid. I was cringing. The Queen is reserved ALWAYS when in a public setting. Her mouth is pursed as not to show much emotion, positive or negative. If she smiles, it is ever so slight, and frown? Never. Olivia gave a bit too much showiness in her portrayal of The Queen in this episode. Too pouty in the mouth, and real big frowns. A bit too loud in her speech. The scene that was most unreal was the side-eye she gave in the new prime minister in the Chapel (no less) during PM Churchhill's funeral. Less is more in this particular role Olivia. Good luck!
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