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  1. PhotoSeason 3 of “The Crown,” which begins in 1964 and runs into the ’70s, stars a new actress, Olivia Colman, right, as Queen Elizabeth II, pictured here in 1970.
    CreditFrom left, Fox Photos/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images; Des Willie/Netflix

    ‘The Crown’: The History Behind Season 3 on Netflix

    As in past seasons, the latest installment of Netflix’s show about the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II melds fact and fiction. Here’s how The Times covered events depicted this season.

    2. PhotoPrincess Anne (Erin Doherty) in Season 3 of “The Crown.”
      CreditNetflix

      ‘The Crown’: Who Is Princess Anne?

      The Queen’s only daughter, a teenager when Season 3 opens, is an Olympian in real life and survived a kidnapping attempt.

  1. Trying to Trademark a Meme? OK Boomer

    At least five trademark applications are pending for the retort, according to a database for the federal patent office, including one by Fox Media, which hopes to use it for a possible television series.

    By Derrick Bryson Taylor

  2. Study of TV Directors Finds Record Level of Diversity

    According to a Directors Guild of America report, 50 percent of episodes were directed by women or people of color, a huge increase from five years ago. Still, there were gaps.

    By Cara Buckley

  3. How Do I Fill the ‘Succession’-Size Hole in My Sunday?

    A TV critic offers a suggestion, as well as answers to other questions from readers.

    By Margaret Lyons

  4. The Streaming Revolution

    6 Classic TV Series Left Out of the Streaming Boom

    Some of best shows in history, like “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Thirtysomething,” can’t be streamed.

    By Noel Murray

  5. Best of Late Night

    Late Night Has a Physical Reaction to Trump’s Hospital Visit

    Trevor Noah joked of President Trump’s unannounced visit: “Was it a health emergency or did he need to get a marble removed from his nose again?”

    By Trish Bendix

  6. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Sorry for Your Loss’ and ‘For Sama’

    The finale of Elizabeth Olsen’s show about grief hits Facebook Watch, and a harrowing documentary on the conflict in Syria premieres on PBS.

    By Lauren Messman

  7. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament to Settle Question: Who Is the Greatest of All Time?

    Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer will compete against each other for the sweeping title in a prime time series to be held in January.

    By Julia Jacobs

  8. If You Love ‘The Crown,’ You’ll Love These Books

    Season 3 has finally arrived. Brush up on the House of Windsor with these titles.

    By Elisabeth Egan and Tina Jordan

  9. ‘No One Believes Anything’: Voters Worn Out by a Fog of Political News

    Paying attention to the impeachment inquiry and other developments means having to figure out what is true, false or spin. Many Americans are throwing up their hands and tuning it all out.

    By Sabrina Tavernise and Aidan Gardiner

  10. What’s on TV Monday: ‘An Elephant Sitting Still’ on Criterion and a PBS Documentary

    Hu Bo’s critically acclaimed film arrives on the Criterion Channel and ‘American Masters’ profiles an important figure in Native American literature.

    By Peter Libbey