The "secret" romance between Queen Margaret and Peter Townsend has been depicted throughout the series, but it has not played a significant role in the central story... until now. A newspaper gets wind of the relationship and warns the royal family that they plan to expose all. From here, things develop into a full-on scandal. This puts Elizabeth in something of a dilemma.
In my opinion, this subplot has been one of the weaker, more one-dimensional elements of this series, so I was less than thrilled to learn that it would be the central focus of this instalment. However, as bland as I find the story of Margaret and Peter, the dilemma which it puts Elizabeth in is quite fascinating, and the real focus of the episode. She is forced to choose between love for her sister and her duty as sovereign.
The episode may have some weaker elements, I would not say that it is weak. It's just a tad less nuanced than some of the previous episodes this season. Overall, I still enjoyed it and I still think it fits in well with the rest.
In my opinion, this subplot has been one of the weaker, more one-dimensional elements of this series, so I was less than thrilled to learn that it would be the central focus of this instalment. However, as bland as I find the story of Margaret and Peter, the dilemma which it puts Elizabeth in is quite fascinating, and the real focus of the episode. She is forced to choose between love for her sister and her duty as sovereign.
The episode may have some weaker elements, I would not say that it is weak. It's just a tad less nuanced than some of the previous episodes this season. Overall, I still enjoyed it and I still think it fits in well with the rest.