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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.

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    CreditIllustration by The New York Times

    Your Streaming Guide, in 6 Easy Questions

    Netflix, Apple, Disney. Here’s a user guide to the services that will define your future: what to watch, where to watch it and what it will cost you.

  4. critic’s Notebook

    PhotoJoe Pesci came out of semiretirement to co-star in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.”
    CreditNiko Tavernise/Netflix

    The Restrained Genius of a Joe Pesci Performance

    Hollywood never really knew what to do with the actor and so it put him in broad comedies. But “The Irishman” shows what we’ve been missing for so long.

  1. A Last Dance for Leonard Cohen

    The musician and poet released “You Want It Darker” 19 days before his death in 2016. His son, Adam, finished more songs from those sessions for a posthumous album.

    By Lindsay Zoladz

  2. The New ‘Cats’ Trailer Is Here, Now With More Idris Elba

    With longer looks at co-stars and a bigger emphasis on plot, the clip leaves out mention of behind-the-scenes personnel like Andrew Lloyd Webber.

    By Bruce Fretts

  3. The Other Charles Manson Movie Has a Lot to Say

    One of the best movies of 2019, Mary Harron’s “Charlie Says,” evokes counterculture of the late ’60s with relevance for today.

    By J. Hoberman

  4. 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

  5. The Kids Who Love ‘Frozen’ and the Parents Who Love Them

    We asked families about life with “Let It Go.” Whether playing it 91 times or blocking their ears, they all agree it has taken over their worlds.

    By Kevin Noble Maillard

  6. Why Ben Affleck and Gal Gadot Are Tweeting #ReleaseTheSnyderCut

    Their superhero film “Justice League” was a critical flop, but the stars want the original director’s vision restored.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  7. The Streaming Revolution

    Apple TV Plus and Disney Plus: What Shows Are Worth Watching?

    The initial lineups of original shows on the two streaming services are hit-and-miss. But here are five worth checking out.

    By Jeremy Egner

  8. Joe Henry and the Art of Disappearing Into a Song

    In 2018, he was told he had Stage 4 prostate cancer and months to live. This week, he released his 15th album and is more dedicated than ever to finding humanity in music.

    By Jon Pareles

  9. The Charts

    Luke Combs Opens at No. 1 With Country’s Biggest Streaming Total Yet

    Songs from the Nashville star’s new album “What You See Is What You Get” were streamed 74 million times, beating a record set by Gene Autry.

    By Ben Sisario

  10. ‘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.

    By Nancy Coleman