The Crown first made its televised debut in November of 2016. It has been praised for its historical accuracy and nuanced portrayal of the British royal family. According to a previous mxdwn post, the series has received 69 Emmy nominations and won 21 Emmy awards, including Best Drama for four seasons. It has also received 15 BAFTA nominations, 10 Golden Globe nominations, and four Golden Globe awards. The season will cover the late 1990s and early 2000s, tumultuous time for the royal family. According to Hollywood Reporter, the final season will cover the years 1997-2005 and is being split into two parts: The first four episodes will drop on Nov. 16.
According to Hollywood Reporter, executive producer Suzanne Mackie stated,“ I am really, really proud of this final season. I think it’s some of our best work, Imelda is extraordinary as the queen, she is. And I don’t want to spoil the very end, but it’s really beautiful and, I think, quite profound, and it feels like a culmination of a very long journey.”A recent trailer has revealed a glimpse into the events of Princess Diana’s last day as she deals with difficulty, but pushes through adversity and reassures her loved ones. From the trailer, we can see through the perspective of Princess Diana as she is trying to find some peace in her life through all the chaos.
The Crown is a well-crafted and thought-provoking drama that offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the British royal family during a turbulent time in its history. The cast members that will return to reprise their roles in Part One are Elizabeth Debicki(The Great Gatsby) as Princess Diana, Imelda Staunton(Maleficent) as Queen Elizabeth II, and Dominic West (300) as Prince Charles. Overall, we can expect the final season to be a wonderful conclusion with a heartfelt performance that will bring the audience to tears.