I thought the entire series was remarkable and Claire Foy brilliant as Queen Elizabeth. I too think she should have remained in season 3&4 with the help of make up. Matt Smith acted well, but couldn't seem to hold his head up and kept looking out from under his eyebrows. Same with the actor who played Charles in season 3 and 4. I don't see those looks in the images I look up on the internet and frankly find both of the actors looking ridiculous with their heads bent like that.