“God save the Queen” is the mantra of Netflix’s original series “The Crown.”
The historical drama features the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) as she navigates the role of wearing the crown.
As the series develops, it explores the royal families’ best and worst moments.
The series takes a lot of creative liberty to delve into the royal family’s private life. There are elements of truth in the major events covered, but much of the show is fictional. That doesn’t stop fans from loving the show, with an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show is in its final season, and fans are getting the season in two parts.
The second half of the series airs on Dec. 14. It will chronicle the beginning of Prince William’s (Ed McVey) and Kate Middleton’s (Meg Bellamy) relationship. The show will not cover the queen’s passing, but the showrunner, Peter Morgan, said she will be honored in the final episode.
Part one of “The Crown” season six is out, and the four episodes are some of the most anticipated in the series.
Even in 2023, fans are still obsessed with Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki). “The Crown” covers her sudden death and the events leading up to it in four episodes.
These episodes place a spotlight on the final days of Princess Diana’s life. The Princess and her two sons, William (Rufus Kampa) and Harry (Fflyn Edwards), go on vacation with the Fayeds. The elder Fayed organizes a meeting between Diana and his son, Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla).
One thing leads to another, and the two form a relationship. It’s rife with scandal and the paparazzi chase the pair around Paris, leading to a tragic accident.
The infamous crash that killed Princess Diana and Fayed is done well in the show. It offers the princess the dignity and respect that the paparazzi didn’t. Viewers see the car drive into the tunnel and hear the crash.
It was an excellent choice by the showrunners because they didn’t use the nature of her death to get more ratings. They offered a quiet end to pay tribute to the people’s princess.
Charles’ (Dominic West) reaction to her death is probably my favorite moment from him. The episodes established that Charles and Diana had reached a sort of friendship in hopes of raising their boys right.
Charles fights for Diana to receive the proper funeral and is devastated by her death, which mirrors the Prince’s real-life reaction.
“The Crown” lets Diana fall into motherhood, showing her connection to her children. She adores them, and they love her.
William’s relationship with his mother displays a typical familial relationship where, as kids grow, they become their parent’s confidants. William wants to protect his mother and constantly worries about her actions.
It’s tragic to see his fears become a reality when his mother dies, and it makes the viewers feel for him as he and Harry walk behind his mother’s casket. Two children that grow up too fast. The series shows the unfairness of forcing the children to act like kings.
Fayed’s death and mourning get a good amount of screen time. However, his father is still a confusing subject. He battles grief and regret but still hopes that the royals will give him the attention he desperately craves.
The early romance between Diana and Fayed makes sense. The pressure of expectations draws them together, but their feelings are often mismatched.
Debicki’s portrayal of Princess Diana is captivating, and in these final episodes, she offers the character more shades. She’s a woman who craves a life away from the spotlight dappled in peaceful sunlight.
The PR war and attack on privacy are at the forefront of the episodes, and the social commentary on the paparazzi is glaring. We witness the paparazzi camping out on Diana’s vacation and scaring her children. They chase Diana down the street, banging on her window and trying to open the door.
In a juxtaposition of the paparazzi, the crowds that gather are gentle as they mourn. The Queen’s reaction to Diana’s death is in the show. “The Crown” portrays her lack of response as her misunderstanding the situation, not necessarily protecting her grandchildren.
In the end, the Queen gives a speech, and the music swells to the images, actual footage and fictional plays over the address. “The People’s Princess” closes the mid-season finale with a final goodbye.
Part II will feature six new episodes to wrap up the series in time for a holiday binge.
