Everything you need to know about Netflix's The Crown season 5: Release, cast, and plot

The Crown, by Netflix, is expected to release its penultimate season by the year-end, and here you can find all the details you need.

This year has been a significant one for the monarchy, beginning with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen passing away two months later at the age of 96 on September 8.

When will the new season be launched?


The episodes of The Crown season five were scheduled to debut in November 2022, when it was first announced. Fans have anticipated the show's premiere for over two years, but there may be a delay in honor of the Queen's passing.

Who will be on The Crown's new cast?

The fifth season of The Crown will introduce a whole new cast, continuing the show's pattern of a complete cast change every two seasons.

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, known for her work in Harry Potter and A Confession.

• Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret
• Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip
• Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales
• Dominic West as Prince Charles

John O'Connor, who previously played the role of Prince Charles, said that filming the show took up two years of his life, and the rest of his time has been spent conversing about it.

• Jonny Lee Miller as Sir John Major
• Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker Bowles

The Queen Mother and the Queen's other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, have also not yet been cast.

Significant plot details on The Crown
Reportedly, the season will begin in 1992, the annus horribilis, followed up by Charles and Diana's separation, with Diana still having a Royal role. It will also cover Princess Diana's death in 1997, in Paris, with businessman Dodi Fayed. Given its controversy, it is not confirmed whether the Martin Bashir interview will be covered.

Jemima Khan, a scriptwriter, producer, and close friend of Princess Diana stated in an interview with The Times that she had resigned from a consulting position on the program because she didn't like how Diana's final years were depicted.

According to the statement from Netflix regarding the topic, Jemima Khan has never had a writing contract for the show, but she has been a member of an extensive network of diverse sources who have given their writers and research team important background material for the show.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What may key moments get covered in seasons five and six?
From The Queen's wedding anniversary in 1997, it is likely to cover five years till The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002

2. Where can I watch The Crown seasons 1-4?
Seasons 1 to 4 of The Crown is currently streaming on Netflix. You can also watch them on DVD and Blu-ray.