Real-life Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and famed orator Winston Churchill was a major figure in Netflix’s smash-hit historical dramaThe Crown, and a brand-new Netflix documentary about Churchill is the perfect follow-up.The Crownis largely considered one of thebest British shows on Netflix, if not the single best, for good reason.The Crown’ssix seasonsspan a staggering 58 years (more or less—The Crown’stimelineisn’t entirely straightforward), and the show therefore covers significant ground.
Among the stories featured inThe Crownis that of Winston Churchill, a larger-than-life figure who played a key role in the United Kingdom, particularly during World War II. This new Netflix documentary miniseries,Churchill at War, explores exactly that. Whilewhat happened to Churchill after World War IIis only minimally touched upon,Churchill at Warcaptures Churchill’s incredible legacy in the United Kingdom and far beyond it, serving as a perfect companion to Churchill’s role inThe Crown.
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As The Title Suggests, “Churchill At War” Focuses On Churchill’s Influence On World War II
Churchill at Warprimarily covers Churchill’s work as prime minister during World War II, which began in September 1939 and finally came to an end in September 1945. Interestingly, Churchill’s first term as prime minister almost perfectly aligns with the years of World War II, as he was elected in 1940 and was defeated by Labour leader Clement Attlee in 1945. Politics are only a small part ofChurchill at War, though.
Politics are only a small part ofChurchill at War.
The documentary is mainly focused on the influence Churchill had on World War II, which was considerable. For one,the miniseries highlights that Churchill was not afraid to go toe-to-toe with Adolf Hitler at a time when very few would have had the courage to do soand that many believe Churchill was the one man Hitler feared. The documentary also makes clear that through his skills as a writer and orator, Churchill managed to boost morale and keep citizens of the United Kingdom invested in fighting this war and pushing back against Nazi Germany.
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John Lithgow’s Performance Proved Very Popular
There have been manyversions of Winston Churchill in movies and TV shows, but John Lithgow’s Winston Churchill inThe Crownhas easily been one of the most popular. Indeed,Winston Churchill was one of the best parts of the first few seasons ofThe Crown. In part, this was due to Lithgow’s incredible performance, which involved a complete and uncanny transformation.
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The Crown season 6 represented the end of an era, highlighting Queen Elizabeth II’s feelings of obsolescence, yet continuing to do her duty.
The popularity of this character inThe Crownalso comes down to the man Winston Churchill seemed to truly be. AsChurchill at Waralso emphasizes, Churchill had a huge personality—to say the least—and, like him or not, this personality and his massive influence on the course of history both make him immensely compelling as a character. AlthoughThe Crownended in 2023,Churchill at Waris an excellent new take on the life of Winston Churchill and is a great watch following the conclusion of the popular Netflix drama.
The Crown
Cast
The Crown is a Netflix Historical Drama created by Peter Morgan and starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton. The series follows the life of ruler Queen Elizabeth II, outlining different points in her life.
