Fans have praised Gillian Anderson for her “incredible” portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Crown.
Season 4 of the hit series joined Netflix today, following the British royal family as they enter a new era of political change in the 1980s.
Viewers watched as tensions arise between Britain’s first female Prime Minister and Queen Elizabeth, in a performance that has been labelled “pure genius”.
Taking to Twitter to react to Gillian’s performance, one viewer wrote: “20 minutes in… and already the decision to cast Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher is one of the best television has ever made. #TheCrown”.
Another tweeted: “Netflix’s decision to cast Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher is undoubtedly one of the best TV decisions ever made. A true acting masterclass! #TheCrown.”
Others have predicted the actress will win an Emmy award for her role.
20 minutes in… and already the decision to cast Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher is one of the best television has ever made. #TheCrown pic.twitter.com/sU0w84VAB4
— Elliot Gonzalez (@elliot_gonzalez) November 15, 2020
Netflix's decision to cast Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher is undoubtedly one of the best TV decisions ever made. A true acting masterclass! 👌💙🇬🇧 #TheCrown pic.twitter.com/uaTjxPnZ7M
— Cllr Joe Porter 🇬🇧 (@JoePorterUK) November 15, 2020
The casting of Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher is pure genius. 10 minutes in and I’m sold. #TheCrown pic.twitter.com/ZoZMS7cZbC
— CH (@OfficialCWH) November 15, 2020
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ten minutes into #TheCrownSeason4 and Gillian Anderson is absolutely slaying it as Margaret Thatcher 👏🏼
— Raayaa Imthiyaz (@RaayaaImthiyaz) November 15, 2020
20 minutes in… and you can already say Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher is the best part of it. Whew! #TheCrown
— Jojo Catbagan (@joanacatbagan) November 15, 2020
Oh wow, Gillian Anderson is perfect as Margaret Thatcher. #TheCrown pic.twitter.com/TD1jTqwalZ
— James Prescott is starting a second podcast… (@JamesPrescott77) November 15, 2020
Gillian Anderson waiting for her Emmy like… pic.twitter.com/WM05ijSfqf
— LEX TAILOR (@thelordjustice) November 15, 2020
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