The season 5 episode focused on Mohamed Al-Fayed is titled “Mou Mou.”
It is the third episode of The Crown’s fifth season. The story explores Al-Fayed’s rise, his fascination with the British establishment and his relationship with Sydney Johnson, the former valet of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Johnson becomes an important bridge between Al-Fayed and the royal world he wants to enter.
The episode also develops the background of Al-Fayed’s family and ambitions before the later season storyline brings his son Dodi into Diana’s life. Salim Daw plays Mohamed Al-Fayed, while Amir El-Masry portrays him in younger scenes.
“Couple 31” is a nearby season 5 title associated with Diana and Charles’s divorce, while “Ipatiev House” and “The Way Ahead” belong to other seasons. The unusual title “Mou Mou” is a nickname used for Mohamed Al-Fayed in the episode’s narrative.