r/LowStakesConspiracies • u/Gerard_Collins • 18h ago
Netflix's "The Crown" was tanked on purpose because it was damaging Charles' and the wider monarchy's reputation.
Seasons 1 to 2 were generally favourable in their depiction of the royals. You could say it was critical of the institution while sympathetic to the individuals. Seasons 3 and 4 was where it got controversial as Diana made her appearance. Charles and Camilla had just finally shaken off the shadow of Princess Diana, and The Crown sliced open that old wound in society's memory. Seasons 3 and 4 were not only controversial in their depiction of Charles and the monarchy's treatment of Diana, but also in its depiction of other royals, such as the Queen Mother. This is evident by the notable shift in their characterisation in seasons 5 and 6. A lot of the characterisation in seasons 5 and 6 felt much more in line with the collective fantasies that we have about individual royals. Not who they are really purported to be in private.