The 5th season of ‘The Crown’ hits Netflix on November 9th, and despite fairly weak early reviews, approval for the new cycle on Rotten Tomatoes has increased significantly.
On the review aggregator, the percentage of positive reviews increased from 38% to 64%, with a rating of 6.30/10 based on 22 reviews.
Check out some reviews:
“Season 5 is sorely lacking in focus, which puts too much pressure on the cast and production.” – IndieWire.
“A season that fails in its attempt to show the most shocking stories of this era while inserting a dash of compassion into family history.” – Decide.
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“After this season, it remains to be seen if ‘The Crown’ will end things on a high – or if, like the Monarchy itself, it will struggle to maintain its relevance until the end.” – Collider.
“With the exception of Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen, this is a season that already feels very outdated and overdue. Something not worth continuing…” – Deadline.
“Once again, ‘The Crown’ manages to surpass its previous seasons. Charles and Diana are front and center here, but the show still feels very much like an ensemble. The script and the acting are amazing. It’s fascinating to see recent events given historical treatment. – Beyond the trailer.
“Despite the thousands of indignant words that have been written accusing him of turning the royal family into a cheap soap opera, the first three episodes of the new season are boring. But the good news is that it gets better from there. . Much better.” – Times UK.
Season 5 sees Imelda Staunton (“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”) replace Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II.
Elizabeth Debicki (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”) replaces Emma Corrin as Princess Diana.
Watch the trailer:
Dominic West (“The Wire”) replaces Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles, Jonathan Pryce (“Game of Thrones”) replaces Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip, Lesley Manville (“Phantom Thread”) will follow Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret and Olivia Williams (“The Father”) will replace Emerald Fennell as Camilla Parker.
Recalling that two actors were chosen to play Prince William at different stages of his life.
Rufus Kampa (“First Date”) will play the teenage version of the prince, while newcomer Ed McVey will play the young adult version.
Newcomer Meg Bellamy has also been cast as Kate Middleton, William’s wife. Amir El-Masry, known for his role in ‘The Night Manager’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’, has been cast as young Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, father of Dodi, the princess’s lover Diana.
Senan West, who will be the adult version of Prince William. Senan is the son of Dominic West, who plays Prince Charles on the show.
Based on the award-winning play ‘The Audience’, the production tells the behind-the-scenes story of Queen Elizabeth II’s early reign, revealing the personal intrigues, romances and political rivalries behind the major events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.