The Crown: Seven takeaways from the latest series of Netflix's royal drama

Dominic West and Elizabeth DebickiImage source, Netflix
By Katie RazzallCulture editor

Season 5 d Netfl ix's The Crown has already created its own drama ahead of its Wednesday release, sparking controversy over its portrayal of the royal family.

Netflix has defended its show as a "fictional drama", after Sir John Major and Dame Judi Dench questioned its accuracy.

He also added a disclaimer to his marketing for the show, saying it is "inspired by real events".

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I spent my Friday night watching all 10 new episodes, to find out what this new series is like - here are my takeaways.

1. It's hard to tell fact from fiction

The Crown: Seven takeaways from the latest series of Netflix's royal drama
Dominic West and Elizabeth DebickiImage source, Netflix
By Katie RazzallCulture editor

Season 5 d Netfl ix's The Crown has already created its own drama ahead of its Wednesday release, sparking controversy over its portrayal of the royal family.

Netflix has defended its show as a "fictional drama", after Sir John Major and Dame Judi Dench questioned its accuracy.

He also added a disclaimer to his marketing for the show, saying it is "inspired by real events".

p>

I spent my Friday night watching all 10 new episodes, to find out what this new series is like - here are my takeaways.

1. It's hard to tell fact from fiction

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