The Crown final season: Release date
Given its popularity, the creators have decided to release the series in two parts. Unlike its previous seasons, part one is airing on Netflix starting November 16, 2023, and part two is set to release on December 14, 2023, making it your perfect holiday binge-watch buddy.
Who’s who? The cast for the final season
We will have some returning and new faces in the sixth season. Imelda Staunton (The Queen), Jonathan Pryce (Prince Philip), Lesley Manville (Princess Margaret), Dominic West (Prince Charles), and Elizabeth Debicki (Princess Diana) will continue their roles from the previous season.
Prince William and Kate Middleton will be this season's most anticipated new faces. The roles are played by Ed McVey (William) and Meg Bellamy (Kate) and are already igniting the fans' curiosity. The casting team has worked amazingly to find look-alikes with the same royal vibe. It is going to be an engaging watch!
Why is the series worth a watch?
If you need a reason to watch The Crown, the creators have ensured you have many. Here is why we felt it is one of the best historical drama series on Netflix-
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The entire series has exquisite production value. From detailed sets to opulent costumes, every scene results from thoughtful effort and takes us back in time, replicating the timeline.
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The character dynamics keep evolving, and the complex relationships between the royal family members are portrayed beautifully with rich narratives to keep the audience engaged.
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The Crown does not shy away from addressing social and political issues of the time and how the British royal family perceives public opinion and deals with the changing world.
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The series has won many nominations and accolades, including the Golden Globes and the Emmy. It has an IMDb rating of 8.6 and an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
What happens in Season 6?
Season 5 ended with Diana and the boys heading for the Mediterranean vacation one month before the fatal car accident in Paris. The story is expected to continue from there, involving more intricate details about the relationship between Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi Al Fayed. The after-events of the accident, how the royals rode the wave of public opinion, and the funeral becoming the global event of the decade are all talking points for this season.
Looking at the ages of the actors playing Prince Harry and Prince William, we will see them attending college later in the season, where Kate meets William. The stills from the series are already surfacing the internet, where Kate and William seem to be enjoying their shoots at St.Andrews. We still need a clear picture of how the creators plan to conclude the series with Harry, as they have already mentioned that there are no plans to explore the relationship between Prince Harry and Megan on the show.
The 90s and early 2000s were also plenty eventful for the older monarchs. Like Morgan’s 2006 film, ‘The Queen,’ the series is set to revisit the dramatic days of the Queen’s reaction to Diana’s death. The hype around the wedding of Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is the highlight in the ending episodes of the season. The series may end in 2005, at the grand marriage in St.George’s Chapel.
The uncertainty surrounding Season 6
There was hearsay that the series might end after the fifth season, after Prince Harry and Megan’s rumored deal with Netflix. However, Netflix announced in July 2020 that there would be a sixth and final season. The creators felt that to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story; it became clear that the series would require another season after they finished writing season 5.
Where do I watch The Crown series?
A month ago, Netflix released an official trailer for part 1 of the final season. You can watch it on YouTube or the official Netflix site. The first four episodes stream on Netflix, whereas the remaining six will stream from December 14.
The Crown has been worthy of all the praise and love it has received over the past seven years. The masterful storytelling, gripping dialogues, and skillful acting kept everyone on their toes at the end of every episode. As the series ends, there’s an undeniable sense of excitement and anticipation about what new stories and drama unfold. The sixth season promises to live up to its hype as we eagerly find out about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II in the late 90s and early twenty-first century.
