In the grand slate of streaming content, Netflix has held its chokehold of dominance for the past several years. At a time when the show is green-lighting several new projects and renewing older ones, there are also a few who are ending their hallowed runs. One such renowned Netflix drama which ended its run after seven successful years of airing is The Crown. The riveting tale of the revolving periods within the British monarchy finally concluded with the sixth season’s part two on December 14.

Taking fans along the ride, the show drew parallels for reflecting on real-time crises within Buckingham Palace. Aired much before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit from the UK, the show took fans down for a deep dive into history and pretty much carried them through the ages. Now that the curtains have finally drawn themselves, a mix of emotions emerged.

Releasing its first episode on the 4th of November, 2016, The Crown boasted a massive viewership. Chronicling the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II, the historical drama tried to remain as faithful to history as possible while dramatizing a few necessary scenes. Running down key moments of the late monarch’s life from the 1940s to the turn of the millennium praises galore it for maintaining a strictly gripping tone.

The last season of the show received a two-part release. While the first set of four episodes dropped on November 16, the final six, and arguably the most nail-biting of them, all made their way to stream on December 14. Dealing with the aftermath of the passing of Princess Diana and scenes of her apparitions, the show finally turned the chapter to the next generation of royals, including Prince William and Prince Harry.

The mere fact that a series they long followed had come to an end left fans with a gaping hole. To each their own, a slew of reactions followed.

Fans ask for more of The Crown while others ponder what next

The Crown boasts a good hold of positive reviews and ratings. While the entire series stands at an 8.6 score on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes pegs it at 80%. Meanwhile, a large section of fans recalled having themselves swooned over by the tales of history, its production quality, intricate attention to details such as dress and artifacts, as well as the direction. While some petitioned Netflix to continue with spin-offs, others added their opinion on how to get more of this lasting experience.

Fans hail the Netflix drama as one of the best of all time.

Re-watch? Spin-offs? Yes, please.

By all means, The Crown established itself as a strong standard of quality for Netflix. Moreover, its success and slight pitfalls would serve as a beacon to future storytellers. In the meantime, closely following it on themes and offering solace is Bridgerton, which just received a season three update. As fans move their attention beyond its shores, one fact that would remain undeniable – the show’s legacy and quality of content.

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