Netflix’s affinity for period dramas has elevated the streaming giant to a unique status, whether showcasing the Regency era in Bridgerton or Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in The Crown. While fans eagerly anticipate new cast revelations for Bridgerton's fourth season, those who enjoyed the royal family drama are less fortunate, as the series wrapped up last year. However, if there were an opportunity for additional seasons, Elizabeth Debicki would likely decline, feeling that the show concluded as it should.

Elizabeth Debicki, who played Princess Diana in the final two seasons of The Crown, recently explained why she prefers not to see any future expansions of the show's legacy after its conclusion.

Elizabeth Debicki recently shared with PEOPLE why she feels The Crown “ended in the right place.” She expressed her view on why she does not want a follow-up season after the series concluded with its sixth season, stating it “respected its own cycle” and extending further could diminish its impact. Debicki was aware from the beginning where the series was headed, noting Peter Morgan’s writing also supported the idea that the show understood its ending well, given the delicate nature of its premise. 

While the series finale evoked a range of emotions from fans after a seven-year journey, Debicki is pleased with how Morgan concluded the story, calling his work “amazing.” Although she did not prefer the term “journey,” she acknowledged it was indeed one for viewers to experience. Citing the commitment of fans over six seasons, she feels it was important for the showrunners and actors to bring the story to a satisfying close and that is exactly what The Crown did.

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The Emmy-nominated actress shared that there were intense discussions to ensure the story reached a respectful conclusion.

In the conversation with PEOPLE about why she prefers not to extend The Crown with additional seasons, Elizabeth Debicki highlighted the creators' primary focus: delivering a respectful conclusion to the series. She revealed that the discussions on how to end the seven-year journey were extensive and detailed, and she could not help but applaud the way the series finale was handled with both “intricacy” and “delicacy.”

The actress also seized the opportunity to praise her peers for their "magnificent" performances in the final season. Reflecting on how the series additionally embraced its nature as a TV drama, Debicki expressed pride in the show's self-awareness, which resonated with her both dramatically and with the audience. It seems that not only is Debicki convinced of the show’s ending, but she is also a genuine believer in it.

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