Jensen Supplemental #2

    Hi everyone! I wanted to use my supplemental post this week to talk about a TV show which my parents are literally glued to the screen for--The Crown. 

    It's amazing, there's something about British high society which seems to enamor American television watchers. First Downton Abbey, now The Crown, and the recent publicity surrounding the British royal family is only spurring the popularity of this subject further. I never personally got into the fad myself, but I think its interesting that all of a sudden British royalty is a part of so many conversations these days. 

    In terms of visibility, I think the British royal family is loving it. Granted, much of their press recently has been very negative (regarding the scandal around their dealings with Meghan Markle) and The Crown certainly does not portray them positively at points, but the sheer amount of attention being drawn to the British royalty has to be benefitting them. 

    Also, I believe the popularity of The Crown certainly had a profound effect on the hubbub surrounding the death of Prince Philip. My mother remarked to me, "I feel like after watching the show, I knew him in a way!" That connection between a "non"-fictional character and the real human being felt by audience members towards Philip is fascinating. Being one of the more sympathetic characters in the show, the mourning following his passing effected those who normally would have had very little reaction. 

    Maybe I should watch the show, I've heard it's well done. Who knows, perhaps I'll dive in... you know, for research purposes...