'The Crown' Season 5 on Netflix: The upcoming season stands out to be controversial, fans say 'can't wait'

A fan said, 'it's a poignant reflection of the internal drama of the monarchy, and even it's purpose in the modern age'
'The Crown' Season 5 starring Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (Netflix/Keith Bernstein)
'The Crown' Season 5 starring Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (Netflix/Keith Bernstein)

Ever since the release of 'The Crown' season 1 on Netflix, the series has stirred more drama than a spoon stirring a cup. Thus, it has become one of the most highly anticipated series and fans wait eagerly to see the fictional portrayal of the British royal family. However, this time the series is returning nine weeks after the unfortunate death of HRH, the Queen.  

It is a historical drama television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, created and principally written by Peter Morgan and produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix. The fourth season spans from 1979 to the early 1990s and includes Margaret Thatcher's tenure as prime minister and Prince Charles' marriage to Lady Diana Spencer as the viewers have seen, however, the fifth and sixth seasons, which will close the series, will cover the late Queen's reign into the 21st century. Read more to find out why the second last season is set to be controversial.

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According to the Sunday Times, the outlet has seen all ten episodes of the upcoming season of the series and claims to be the first publication to do so and as with the previous series it makes for uncomfortable viewing for the Palace. Apparently starting from portraying the dismantling of Princess Diana's, and then Prince and now soon-to-be King Charles' marriage, Prince Philip's new friend aka Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma. It also has low-key questions if the late Queen was a bad mother. Regardless the infamous 'Waltz with Bashir' interview will be shown in a pretty elaborate manner along with the mention of the time when Prince Charles said he would want to be reborn as "a Tampax”. 

It was when the news surfaced online, fans could barely keep it together. A fan said, "Ready for November 9th ! ! #TheCrown @netflix," while another added, "Can’t wait for the new season! #TheCrown." A fan tweeted, "Can't wait to watch this! #TheCrown," while another claims, "Looking forward to it. The Crown isn't a documentary, but it isn't just a fictional tale with non-fictional characters either. Really it's a poignant reflection of the internal drama of the monarchy, and even it's purpose in the modern age." Lastly, a fan said, "Can't wait for 6 November 2022."



 



 



 



 



 

'The Crown' has been praised by critics for its acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and production values, though its historical inaccuracies have received some criticism, particularly within the fourth season. It has received numerous accolades, including a total of sixty-three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for its first four seasons, winning twenty-one, including Outstanding Drama Series for its fourth season, and seven awards for the cast. We guess time will tell how season 5 pans out.

Season five of 'The Crown' is all set to come out on Netflix on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

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