I tried, twice, and both times it put me to sleep. I was disappointed, it is just my kind of show and I loved Helen Mirren in The Audience, too.

I have been watching and enjoying The Time In Between, a Spanish series with subtitles on Netflix. I like it. It is about an interesting time in history I don't know much about, and it is a visual treat. 17 episodes iirc, we are on 6.

The drama follows the story of a young seamstress named Sira (Adriana Ugarte) who uses her sewing talents as a cover for espionage during the rise of dictator Francisco Franco, the Spanish Civil War and the beginning of World War II.

The series has a particularly lovely "Downton Abbey" flair, with gorgeous period costumes, grandiose set pieces, sweeping instrumental interludes and rebellious women who act in a manner contrary to what’s expected of them in the early 20th century.

Loving The Crown. Highly recommended.

Try to get through the first episode. It gets a lot better.

I stopped watching partly through #1, then a friend who knows me well suggested I try again.

I'm enjoying it. I wonder how much truth there is to the relationship dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret as portrayed in The Crown.

I like The Crown - DH does too.

Next time I will have to try watching it during the day. I am in the habit of watching after the kids are in bed.

Oh my YES!! I binged watched this over Thanksgiving. I found it most fascinating.

I even paused it in places to look up the historical references!

HIGHLY recommend!!

I’m having trouble keeping awake for The Crown, too. But I absolutely loved “The Time In Between” and became hooked on that show, even with subtitles, which normally turns me off. Just wish there were more episodes, I thought it was beautifully done.

You all have put me to shame. I would never stop a movie to look up historical references (though I might jot down a note-- which I would never return to! lol)

I did watch a bit of Netflix the last few weeks-- but I was lowbrowing it with Jessica Jones and Luke Cage (LOVED Luke Cage!)

The Time In Between sounds really good..

--disclaimer here -- I was only able to pause because I was the only one watching. LOL Everyone else was out deer hunting or chasing cattle.

I had a hard time with the first episode of The Crown, too. I had to watch it in 3 sittings. I continued, though, and did like it. The Time in Between is now on my list. It sounds really good, even with subtitles.

ETA: Watched the first episode of The Time in Between. It's a keeper!

I can stay awake if we start before 7:00. After 7 I'll fall asleep. But when I stay up for it, I enjoy it! And I have my tablet running any time we watch a movie with any history or geography aspect.

I watched the 1st episode last night and found it enjoyable but I didn't feel like I immediately need to watch the 2nd episode like I do with other shows. Claire Foy played Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall and she and the entire cast were magnificent!

I recently tried watching The Crown after reading rave reviews. I made it thru 4 episodes and gave up, which was disappointing as I love history. I just couldn't stay interested. Maybe I'll try again after the holiday season.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, thought Lithgow was great portraying Churchill.

I agree with others that the first episode is slow & I wasn't sure I'd keep going but glad we did. Hubs & I have watched the entire first year's episodes & really liked it. Dynamics between Elizabeth and Margaret's characters and also their mother were great.

I'm in the middle of episode 3. I saved it to watch while traveling over the holidays. However, on the outbound trip, I got caught up in a book on my phone and didn't even pull out my iPad.

I too fell asleep during the first episode. I guess i need to give it another chance.

I finished the series Rectify yesterday. If you havent seen it then you must! It's beautifully written and acted. One of my all time favorite shows!!

I also find myself not drawn to continuing the viewing of the Crown, after 2 episodes.

It's amazingly well filmed and a grand production yet I am not gripped totally with the whole thing.

After we got done talking about the book at book club last night, we talked about The Crown. We all loved it and this is a pretty savvy group of women. I am the only one who does not have an MD or PhD. I mention that because they definitely do not enjoy anything saccharine. You certainly see the lives of the royals in a different light. Elizabeth was amazing to step up to her position when she was so young, at great personal sacrifice.

I really enjoyed it, and the insights into the various characters. DH and I especially enjoyed John Lithgow's portrayal of an older Winston Churchill and how he tried to assist the young Elizabeth as she was thrust into the role of Queen.

Trying Netflix as a freebie this month. Watched the second season of Grace & Frankie (love that show!) and we're almost through season one of Last Tango in Halifax.

Aktillery, thanks for the recommendation for Rectify. Sounds like something we might enjoy.