That final image perfectly summed up that season, capturing the strain the crown placed on this marriage.
The new season opens with a flashforward to 1957.
But we don’t hear his answer.
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Nevertheless, this was a strong opening scene, and I loved the use of silence.
From there, the episode jumps back five months to seemingly happier times.
Philip seems happier about his impending world tour than he was in the season 1 finale.
But things can’t stay this way.
Elizabeth tries to surprise Philip with a gift, a video camera, which she hides in his briefcase.
Unfortunately, while placing the gift in the briefcase, she discovers a photo of a ballerina.
Once Philip leaves, Elizabeth finds herself alone once again, so she turns to her sister for company.
Given what happened in season 1, you could imagine that doesn’t go well.
This episode paints a very unpleasant picture of Mike, whose marriage contrasts somewhat with Philip and Elizabeth’s.
Elizabeth hasn’t heard from Philip since he’s been gone either.
Why is Eden so eager to invade without U.N. support?
He asks if he has Elizabeth’s support, and she says yes.
But, to be fair, what would have happened if she had said no?
