More Controversial, Here are 5 Interesting Facts about the Last Season of Netflix Series 'THE CROWN'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Adinda Maulidya Ninggar

The THE CROWN series finally released the release date for its final season. Through their Instagram account, the biopic series announced that this season will be divided into two parts. The first part will air on November 16th and the second part on December 14th this year. Are you curious about what this sixth season will present? Apparently, this final season will tell the story of Princess Diana's death! In addition to the increasingly controversial storyline, this series will have some new characters, KLovers. Let's find out the facts about the phenomenal series THE CROWN before its release!

1. Beginning of New Season Announcement

According to Marie Claire Magazine, in July 2020, Netflix announced that THE CROWN series will end in the sixth season. However, the producer, Peter Morgan, initially stated that he wanted to end this biopic series after the fifth season. Fortunately, KLovers, that plan didn't happen, so Peter Morgan will continue THE CROWN until the sixth season, as Netflix said. He also added that the final season is produced to provide perfection and complexity to the story.

2. Cast List for the Final Season

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The main cast of the fifth season will return for the final season. Among them are Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth), Jonathan Pryce (Prince Philip), Lesley Manville (Princess Margaret), Dominic West (Prince Charles), Olivia Williams (Camilla Parker Bowles), and Elizabeth Debicki who will appear as Princess Diana. In addition, several new actors will also appear to portray Prince William, Harry, and Princess Kate. Rufus Kampa and Ed McVey will portray Prince William, while Fflyn Edwards and Luther Ford will portray Prince Harry. Meanwhile, Meg Bellamy will portray Kate Middleton.

3. THE CROWN in Two Parts

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Based on Tudum by Netflix, the sixth season will consist of four episodes in the first part and six episodes in the second part. Reportedly, the first part will focus on important events leading up to the tragic accident experienced by Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) in 1997. Additionally, the first part will also introduce viewers to the love story of the Prince and Princess of Wales or Prince William and Kate Middleton. Most surprisingly, the second part will focus on the marriage of Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla (Olivia Williams). 

4. Plot Details

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Marie Claire Magazine states that the sixth season's story will begin in the summer of 1997. In this year, viewers will see the continuation of the relationship between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed. Additionally, this season will also depict Tony Blair's (Bertie Carvel) tenure as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Previously, in the fifth season, the series showed Johnny Lee Miller's tenure as the Prime Minister. This has indeed become a tradition of THE CROWN. When the series changes seasons, so does its Prime Minister.

Did you know, KLovers? According to Marie Claire Magazine, it is highly likely that this series will also touch on the deaths of Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, which occurred in 2002. Wow, it seems like Peter Morgan will make the audience feel like they're on a roller coaster ride!

5. Behind the Recreation of Princess Diana's Tragic Event

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It's no secret that this series is able to address sensitive issues of the British Royal Family. One of them is the tragic event that happened to Princess Diana. As reported by Marie Claire Magazine, a source told The Sun that some crew members felt "very uncomfortable" recreating the accident for the purpose of entertaining the audience. Not only that, a source from The Sun also stated that they expected Prince William to be angry with Netflix's decision to recreate the tragic event that happened to his mother.

How about you, KLovers? Are you ready to watch the final season of this series?

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