Shows come and go, but very few have caused quite the stir as Netflix’s The Crown. This drama masterpiece is now gearing up for its final salute. The series, having spent five seasons basking under the spotlight, has both been honored lavishly and debated heavily.
The upcoming final season of The Crown is pulling out all the stops, with its goal to pay tribute to the Queen, the late Elizabeth II. The show is making a bold move one last time, trying to bring together three actresses who have played as the Queen at different stages of her life as reported by UK’s Sun Newspaper.
Remember Claire Foy, who brought the young and fresh-faced Elizabeth to life in the early seasons? Or Olivia Colman, who expertly handled the Queen’s middle years? Both of them will return to the series’ final season to share the screen with Imelda Staunton, who will play the Queen in her final years.
Adding a new layer of depth to this grand narrative is the introduction of Viola Prettejohn as the wartime Princess Elizabeth. This idea, hatched in the wake of the Queen’s passing in 2022, brings a novel perspective to the well-trodden story. And pulling off this reunion of thespians was no small feat, considering Foy and Colman have been in high demand since their Crown days.
Of course, the show’s success is as dazzling as a royal tiara. Over its run, The Crown has been showered with accolades, boasting Emmy Awards for both Foy and Colman for their nuanced portrayals of the Queen. Staunton’s work hasn’t gone unnoticed either, landing her a BAFTA nomination.
The Crown Will Not Be Royal Without Controversies
Yet, like any good drama, The Crown hasn’t escaped controversy. The recent season had tongues wagging about the depiction of the late Duke of Edinburgh’s relationship with Lady Penny Ramsey, his loyal carriage-driving companion. The scenes between Lady Ramsey and a worried Queen Elizabeth sparked a royal amount of public chatter, adding fuel to the fire of the show’s success.
Previous seasons also faced a bit of a ruckus over the portrayal of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s rocky marriage. The introduction of a naive, young Diana in season four, coupled with her turbulent relationship with Charles, ruffled more than a few feathers. Critics claimed Charles’ harsh behavior was a tad overcooked, stirring the pot even more.
The fifth season was a turning point for Charles and Diana’s narrative, including the explosive reenactment of Diana’s infamous interview with BBC’s Martin Bashir. This gritty episode revealed Diana’s mental health struggles, her own affair with Army officer James Hewitt, and Charles’ unfaithfulness. The series’ portrayal of these events drew criticisms even from former United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir John Major.
As fans prepares for The Crown’s final season, it will be fascinating to see how the show plans to execute its grand tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. With all that said, one thing is for sure, The Crown has made its place in the television history. It gave us a peek into the life of the current reigning British royal family.
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